HSA, Balochistan govt seal twin MoUs to train over 350 paramedics, nursing graduates

ISLAMABAD, Mar 30 (APP):The Health Services Academy (HSA) and the Project Management Unit (PMU-HSRMU), Government of Balochistan, have signed two strategic agreements aimed at strengthening the provincial healthcare workforce and improving service delivery in underserved areas.

The Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed in Quetta by HSA Project Coordinator Nadeem Sajjad Kayani and PMU Project Director Saqib Kakar.

Under the first agreement, titled “Capacity Building Program for Paramedics & Allied Healthcare Providers,” as many as 352 in-service paramedics from across Balochistan will receive specialized training.

The program focuses on critical care disciplines, including ICU, NICU, emergency care, anesthesia, and cardiac care, utilizing a model that combines classroom instruction, simulation based learning, and supervised clinical practice.

The second agreement, the “Nursing Internship Program,” is designed to provide fresh nursing graduates from the province with structured opportunities to enhance their clinical skills and professional readiness.

Following the specialized training at the Health Services Academy in Islamabad, the participants will return to their respective districts to provide quality healthcare at the grassroots level.

Speaking on the occasion, representatives from both organizations termed the initiatives a major step toward building a skilled healthcare workforce for Balochistan.

They noted that the programs would significantly address the shortage of trained human resources and improve the functionality of healthcare facilities in remote areas.

HSA Director Nadeem Sajjad Kayani reiterated that under the leadership of Vice Chancellor Dr. Shahzad Ali Khan, the Academy remains committed to strengthening the national health system through training, research, and policy support.