• PMA believes this decision will have serious consequences.
• Dr Shoro said medical education is already expensive in Pakistan.
•  He believes fee hike should only be considered after careful analysis.

KARACHI: Pakistan Medical Association (PMA), a representative body of doctors, has expressed concerns about the recent statement made by the Sindh Health Minister in some newspapers regarding a 50 percent increase in medical college fees.

Hon. Secretary General, Pakistan Medical Association (Centre), Dr. Abdul Ghafoor Shoro in his statement , said PMA believes that this decision will have serious consequences for medical students and their families in the province.

He said medical education is already expensive in Pakistan, and this increase in fees will make it even more difficult for students from low-income families to pursue their dream of becoming doctors. The PMA believes that this decision will further widen the gap between the rich and poor and will limit access to medical education for deserving students.

Dr Shoro points out that the quality of medical education in Pakistan is already under scrutiny, with concerns about the inadequate training of medical students and the quality of healthcare services being offered to patients. He said increase in fees without any improvement in the quality of education or healthcare facilities will only exacerbate the situation further.

He urged the Sindh government to reconsider its decision and work towards improving the quality and accessibility of medical education in the province.

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He believes that a fee increase should only be considered after careful study and analysis, taking into account the financial burden it will place on students and families.