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September 16, 2025Pakistan Journal of Public HealthOpen Access

Beyond the Myth of Oversaturation: Unpacking Doctor Unemployment in Pakistan

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HSHaleema Sadia

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This observational analysis reveals healthcare disparities and underutilization of trained professionals in Pakistan, suggesting urgent systemic reform.

Key Points

  • Doctor unemployment persists despite a shortage of physicians, with inadequate workforce distribution contributing to healthcare disparities.
  • The physician-to-population ratio in Pakistan remains below World Health Organization benchmarks, reflecting systemic inefficiencies in healthcare delivery.
  • Female graduates face societal pressures that often deter them from clinical practice, contributing to a surplus of non-practicing doctors.
  • Urban-centric healthcare facilities further exacerbate access issues, with areas suffering from a shortage of trained medical professionals.

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Haleema Sadia (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d4565b31b076d99fa5b3echttps://doi.org/10.32413/pjph.v15i2.1738
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