Pharmacists oppose strike by doctors.

LAHORE -- Pharmacists have opposed ongoing strike by doctors at OPDs in all public sector hospitals and termed it an act against humanity.

Talking to reporter, President of Pakistan Drugs Lawyers Forum and renowned pharmacist Dr Noor Mahar here on Sunday urged that the Medical Teaching Institutions (MTI) Act should be enforced in letter and spirit. He expressed his hope that its implementation would ensure the accountability process of not only doctors but also all staffers belonging to health sector in hospitals.

He said that doctors were included in Compulsory Service Act and could not go on strike, endangering the lives of patients. He said that health professionals should avoid such kind of culture.

He criticised striking doctors and said that around 25,000 patients daily at OPDs in city public sector hospitals had been...

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