The Punjab government plans to hire 1,000 doctors, marking the largest recruitment initiative in decades.

In a significant advancement for the healthcare sector, the Punjab Government has announced an extensive recruitment initiative aimed at hiring 1,000 medical officers, marking the largest hiring effort in decades. This initiative is designed to alleviate the persistent shortages of healthcare professionals in government hospitals and health centers throughout the state, thereby enhancing the overall healthcare infrastructure. The specifics regarding eligibility requirements, selection criteria, and the application process are anticipated to be published on the official website of the Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS). In response to this announcement, the Punjab Civil Medical Services Association (PCMSA) has expressed its support for the government’s decision, highlighting the positive impact this recruitment drive is expected to have on the quality of medical services available to the public.