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Dr Fakhre Alam appointed new federal health secretary

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At a glance

  • Dr Muhammad Fakhre Alam Irfan has been given the additional charge of health secretary.
  • He replaces Capt. (Retd.) Muhammad Mahmood, who was appointed to the role last month.
  • The changes follow the suspension of a previous secretary over a fatal hospital fire.

Story so far

The federal government has appointed Dr Muhammad Fakhre Alam Irfan as the new health secretary, replacing Capt. (Retd.) Muhammad Mahmood. This is the second change in the position in as many months. The previous secretary, Aslam Ghauri, was suspended for 120 days following a fire at PIMS hospital in which 14 infants died. Capt. Mahmood was given the additional charge last month before being replaced by Dr Alam.

Latest development

The federal government has appointed Dr Muhammad Fakhre Alam Irfan, a BS-22 officer currently serving as Power Division secretary, as the new federal health secretary with additional charge. The appointment is for a period of three months or until a regular incumbent is posted.

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