Action taken against absent surgeons, doctors in BMC Quetta

While taking strong action against 128 absent medical staff of Bolan Medical Complex (BMC) Hospital of Quetta, the medical superintendent (MS) has returned the services of eight dental surgeons and 33 doctors to the health secretary for long absence, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Saturday.

During the action, show-cause notices were also issued to 87 absent paramedics and nurses.

According to MS BMC Dr. Kamalan Gachki dental surgeons and doctors were absent despite written and verbal warnings and notices showing reasons.

He said that salaries of absent staff will be deducted without discrimination.

Reporter: Essa Tareen