Federal Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal on Monday unveiled a landmark decision to fully digitalize the Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC) in a bid to ensure efficiency, transparency, and merit in its operations.
Chairing a high-level meeting attended by the Federal Health Secretary and Additional Secretary, the minister said that all affairs of the Council would 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,” Mustafa Kamal affirmed.
Addressing the Nursing Shortage
The minister highlighted the critical shortage of nursing professionals in Pakistan, noting a gap of nearly 900,000 nurses nationwide. Globally, the shortfall of qualified nurses is estimated at 2.5 million. He pledged comprehensive reforms, robust policies, and modern digital systems to strengthen the sector and align it with international standards.
“Nursing is one of the most vital pillars of Pakistan’s healthcare system,” he said. “We will modernize the profession, ensure merit-based practices, and introduce reforms so that our workforce can meet both national and international demands.”
Commitment to Reform
Mustafa Kamal stressed that reforms in the nursing sector would continue with a strong focus on merit, modernization, and transparency. He reaffirmed the government’s resolve to uplift the profession and ensure improved quality healthcare delivery across Pakistan.
