Ghanche, Feb. 11 -- The region of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan is facing serious difficulties in accessing basic healthcare services due to a severe shortage of specialised doctors in various hospitals, Pamir Times reported.

According to a report by Pamir Times, many positions for doctors have been vacant for the past two years and have not been filled yet.

The report revealed that the situation is even more concerning in the District Hospital Khaplu, where two positions for gynecologists have been vacant for two years. Pamir Times reported that positions for child specialists, surgeons, and radiologists have also been vacant for several years, leaving patients without access to proper treatment.

Quoting the sources, the report f...