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Islamabad Healthcare Regulatory Authority

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Islamabad Healthcare Regulatory Authority
AbbreviationIHRA
Formation2018; 6 years ago (2018)
Founded atIslamabad, Pakistan
TypeGovernment body
Legal statusActive
PurposeEnforcement of providing quality healthcare service standards
Location
Region
Pakistan
Chairman
Dr Riaz Shahbaz Janjua[1]
Websiteihra.gov.pk

Islamabad Healthcare Regulatory Authority (IHRA) is a government health regulatory body, with its head office based in Islamabad, Pakistan. It is enacted under the Islamabad Health Regulation Act, 2018. It provides licensing to healthcare establishments to focus on the enforcement of providing quality healthcare service standards (QHSS).[2][1]

History

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IHRA was established in 2018 under the Islamabad Health Regulation Act, 2018.[1]

Dr Syed Fazle Hadi was appointed as the IHRA board chairman and Dr Syed Ali Hussain Naqvi as the CEO.[3]

In April 2021, Hussain Naqvi was removed as the CEO after being charged of misconduct and abusing his authority.[4]

In October 2024, The government announced to merge the Ministry of Health bodies, the Islamabad Blood Transfusion Authority and the Human Organ Transplant Authority, into IHRA.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Junaidi, Ikram (9 December 2024). "Islamabad hospitals directed not to delay release of bodies over unpaid bills". Dawn. Retrieved 18 December 2024.
  2. ^ "Licensing – Islamabad Healthcare Regulatory Authority, Islamabad". IHRA.gov.pk. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
  3. ^ Junaidi, Ikram (19 April 2020). "Govt to provide seed money for IHRA, approve budget in upcoming fiscal year". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
  4. ^ "Islamabad Healthcare Regulatory Authority's head dismissed: sources". ARY News. 11 April 2021. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
  5. ^ "Government to dissolve two authorities under Health Ministry". The Express Tribune. 7 October 2024. Retrieved 17 December 2024.