19/05/2026
Delivering healthcare services in Pakistan is far more challenging than it appears. Unlike many healthcare systems around the world, public hospitals in Pakistan face an overwhelming patient burden every single day. The continuous overflow of patients makes duties extremely hectic for both doctors and nurses, who often work under immense physical and mental pressure.
One of the most alarming issues is the lack of adequate safety precautions for healthcare workers. Doctors, nurses, and other hospital staff remain constantly exposed to communicable diseases due to overcrowded wards, limited infection-control measures, and delayed diagnoses. Tuberculosis (TB), for example, is often diagnosed only after prolonged exposure, putting healthcare professionals, patients, and attendants at serious risk.
Despite these sacrifices, healthcare workers continue to serve tirelessly, often at the cost of their own health and well-being. Burnout among healthcare professionals has become increasingly common because of long working hours, insufficient resources, low salaries, and lack of workplace security.
The Government of Pakistan must acknowledge the invaluable services of healthcare workers by improving salaries, ensuring safer working environments, and strictly implementing security and infection-control measures in all hospitals.
