Caretaker Provincial Health Minister Dr. Javed Akram said that the initiation of Post Graduate Medical Diploma Program in Punjab will help to meet the shortage of doctors in DHQs and THQs on a priority basis. It will be started in all medical universities of the Punjab. 100 seats will be reserved for MCPS and 100 seats for Post Graduate Medical Diploma.

Caretaker Provincial Health Minister Dr. Javed Akram said that the initiation of Post Graduate Medical Diploma Program in Punjab will help to meet the shortage of doctors in DHQs and THQs on a priority basis. It will be started in all medical universities of the Punjab. 100 seats will be reserved for MCPS and 100 seats for Post Graduate Medical Diploma. An integrated dashboard will be designed for post graduate medical diploma program in Punjab. Doctor shall have to take NOC from Department of Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education for admission in Post Graduate Medical Diploma Program. Academic Calendar of Post Graduate Medical Diploma Program will be issued in the month of December every year.

Young Doctors Association representatives thanked the caretaker Provincial Health Minister Dr. Javed Akram for his personal efforts for the Hospital Security Bill.