BoG new chairman vows to revitalise AMTI

ABBOTTABAD: Chairman of the Board of Governors (BoG) of Ayub Medical Teaching Institution (AMTI) Abbottabad, Prof Dr Abid Jameel, said on Saturday that the new board has a zero-tolerance policy on corruption.

In a media briefing at Ayub Medical College, he said the board would ensure transparency by establishing accountability mechanisms to promote ethical behaviour, efficient resource utilisation, and trust in the institution.

Dr Jameel outlined the objectives and plans for Ayub Teaching Hospital, which he described as having been neglected and in need of immediate revitalisation.

He detailed plans to enhance the quality of health services and patient care, assuring that timely and effective treatment will be a priority.

Dr Jameel promised to transform ATH into a model institution known for its excellence in patient care, academics, and governance.

He announced the launch of a programme for poor patients’ outreach, which would provide healthcare facilities to underprivileged and marginalised communities at their doorsteps.

Dr Jameel also discussed the implementation of Institutional-Based Practice (IBP), which would be aligned with the MTI Act, adding the goal was to create a working environment at the AMTI that was conducive for both staff and patients, including the provision of suitable infrastructure.

Flanked by BoG members Dr Alam Zeb Manan and Syed Jaffar Shah, Dean of Ayub Medical College Dr Saqib Malik, and Hospital Director Dr Daud Iqbal, Dr Abid Jameel stressed the need to enhance and maintain cleanliness in the hospital.

He announced that rigorous cleaning protocols and waste management systems would be introduced to reduce the risk of hospital-acquired infections and promote a healthy environment.

In response to a query, Dr Jameel outlined his vision to make AMTI one of the leading healthcare and academic institutions in the country.

Earlier, during an orientation session for newly inducted trainee medical officers (TMOs) of FCPS Abbottabad chapter at Ayub Medical College, Dr Jameel urged the doctors to strive to become “good doctors” and restore the prestigious reputation of the medical profession, which has been tarnished by the unprofessional conduct of some people.

Regional Director of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP) Abbottabad, Dr Jehangir Khan, provided a detailed briefing to the newcomers.

CEO of Post Graduate Medical Institution (PGMI), Dr Sahibzada Mehmood Noor, spoke about the collaboration between PGMI, CPSP, and Ayub Medical College.

He briefed the participants on PGMI’s operations, highlighting its role in monitoring and evaluating postgraduate studies and curriculum across at least 24 medical colleges and hospitals in KP.

Medical Director Dr Alam Zeb, and Dean of Ayub Medical College Prof Dr Saqib Malik also spoke at the event.