A Two-Day Consultative Workshop on Revising the KP HCC MSDS for BHU, GP, and Specialist Clinics

A two-day consultative workshop was conducted by the Directorate of Quality, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Care Commission (KPHCC), in collaboration with Evidence for Health (E4H), for the revision of the Minimum Service Delivery Standards (MSDS) for Basic Health Units (BHUs), General Practitioners, and Specialist Clinics on November 19–20, 2024, in Islamabad.

The session commenced with the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran, followed by opening remarks by the Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Nadeem Akhtar. He emphasized the significance of the event and expressed hope that this revision would serve as a milestone in the implementation of MSDS and, consequently, the licensing of relevant healthcare establishments.

The chief guest, Dr. Ikram Ghani, shared his valuable insights and urged participants to provide pragmatic, evidence-based suggestions and recommendations to help achieve the overarching goal of delivering quality care in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Dr. Uzma Syed, Deputy Director Quality, KPHCC, presented an overview and situation analysis of the revision initiative. Lastly, Prof. Dr. Abdul Jalil, a Consultant at E4H, provided a detailed account of the progress and the way forward.

On the second day, Additional Director General Health Services, Dr. Shahid Yunis, graced the occasion with his insightful remarks, emphasizing the alignment of MSDS with government rules and regulations.

The event was attended by executives of KPHCC, including Dr. Shabnum Gul, Director Licensing; Mr. Mohsin Ali Turk, Director Legal Affairs; Dr. Shefa Haider, Director Registration; and Mr. Javaid Afridi, Chief Financial Officer.

A diverse group of stakeholders from various professional backgrounds, including medical and surgical specialists, officials from the Health Department—such as the Director of EPI and the Coordinator of DHIS—the Independent Monitoring Unit, Social Health Protection, State Life Insurance, quality experts, WHO representatives, pharmacists, and both public and private health professionals, contributed valuable feedback to the revision process.

The event concluded with a vote of thanks from KPHCC and E4H.