The Future of Doctors in Pakistan: Healthcare Corruption and Underdevelopment Crisis
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Healthcare corruption, medical brain drain, Pakistan health crisis, doctor’s future, underdevelopmentAbstract
Pakistan's healthcare system faces a severe crisis due to systemic corruption, underfunding, and brain drain of medical professionals. Doctors, who are essential for national health security, struggle with inadequate infrastructure, political interference, and unethical practices that compromise patient care. This paper examines the impact of corruption on medical practice, the challenges faced by doctors, and the future of healthcare in an underdeveloped system. Using a mixed-methods approach, including surveys of physicians and analysis of healthcare policies, this study highlights how corruption worsens health inequities and forces skilled doctors to emigrate. Recommendations include anti-corruption reforms, increased healthcare funding, and incentives to retain medical talent.
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