Islamabad:
The Minister of Health, Mustafa Kamal, said that Pakistan faces a shortage of almost 900,000 nurses when he announced the complete digitalization of the Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC).
The Minister of Health presided over a meeting on the affairs of the PNC, attended by the Federal Secretary of Health and Additional Secretary.
During the session, the Ministry announced the completely digitalization of the PNC to guarantee efficiency, merit and transparency in all its operations.
Speaking on the occasion, Kamal emphasized that all the affairs of the Council will soon be computerized to minimize human intervention and eliminate inefficiencies.
“We will restore the lost credibility of the nursing profession and transform the Pakistan Nursing Council into a modern, effective and internationally recognized institution,” he said.
The minister stressed the vital role of nursing in Pakistan’s health system and highlighted the pressing shortage of nursing professionals. Pakistan currently faces a deficit of almost 900,000 nurses, while the shortage of qualified nurses is at approximately 2.5 million.
He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthen the nursing sector through integral reforms, solid policies and modern digital systems.
In addition, he pointed out that nursing is one of the most critical pillars in the health sector, and bold measures are being taken so that the profession is in line with international standards.
