Islamabad – October 8, 2025 — A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Health has revealed that 50 to 60 percent of Pakistani doctors are migrating for jobs abroad, raising concerns over a growing shortage of medical professionals within the country.
During the committee session, Senator Anusha Rehman stated that many of Pakistan’s doctors opt for better overseas opportunities instead of serving domestically. She highlighted Ireland as a key destination, where Pakistani doctors are reportedly earning up to 5,000 euros per month.
“This trend is creating a serious gap in the local healthcare system, especially in public hospitals,” she said, warning of long-term impacts on patient care and hospital capacity.
Reading this broke my heart.
A Head of Department who dedicated his entire life to teaching, healing, and serving people, now left jobless, without stability or respect. What hope do young doctors have? Leaving Pakistan? pic.twitter.com/NPm15rlt35— Ansari (@DocAhmadAnsari) August 21, 2025
Federal Health Minister Dr. Mustafa Kamal informed the committee that Pakistan produces around 22,000 doctors annually. However, he admitted that this figure is insufficient for a population exceeding 250 million.
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The minister noted that many female doctors do not enter the workforce after completing their education, further straining the already limited availability of qualified professionals in the health sector. Dr. Kamal acknowledged that the outflow of doctors and the lack of practicing graduates pose serious challenges for the country’s healthcare infrastructure. The committee called for immediate policy reforms and incentives to retain medical professionals and improve working conditions within Pakistan’s healthcare system.
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