PROTECT PAKISTAN’S HEALTHCARE: END RETIRED OFFICIALS LEADING PHARMACY INSTITUTIONS

2026-12-17 2026-12-19 2026-12-21 12/23/2026 12:00:00 AM Pharmaceutical Review 14 2026 Mini-review 22 26 2026 ID N-5730-2015 English Taha Nazir retired officials, academic leadership, professional regulation, public health policy, institutional accountability, Pakistan healthcare system This article argues that the continued appointment of retired officials to leadership positions in pharmacy and health-education institutions poses serious risks to Pakistan’s healthcare system. It contends that such practices often prioritize bureaucratic seniority over domain expertise, academic innovation, and regulatory independence, weakening professional training and institutional credibility. By limiting opportunities for qualified academic and clinical professionals, this leadership model can undermine curriculum quality, research capacity, and patient-centered outcomes