ORAKZAI: Government hospitals in Orakzai district have been non-functional for over a month, leaving thousands of residents without access to medical care.
According to sources, all services, including OPD, laboratory, and operation theaters, remain suspended at DHQ Hospital and Tehsil Headquarters Hospital Upper Orakzai, depriving the tribal population of essential healthcare.
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Dr. Tariq, a hospital doctor, stated that services were suspended in protest due to months-long delays in salary payments and lack of funds. He warned that the protest would continue until salaries were released.
Meanwhile, the district administration has assured that discussions with the government are ongoing and that funds will be released after Eid. However, residents continue to face severe difficulties due to the prolonged healthcare crisis.
