Border Health Services Responsible for Irregularities in Vaccine Procurement, Inquiry Report Reveals

Federal Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal has said that the inquiry committee constituted by the Prime Minister has held Border Health Services (BHS) responsible for irregularities in the vaccine procurement process, while the Ministry of Health was kept unaware of the entire process.

Addressing a packed press conference in Islamabad, the federal health minister presented the inquiry committee’s report and official documents to the media. He said the committee had clearly identified Border Health Services as responsible for the irregularities in vaccine procurement.

Rejecting claims circulating on social media alleging corruption worth Rs10 billion, Syed Mustafa Kamal said the actual amount involved was Rs183.055 million and that no financial loss had so far been caused to the national exchequer.

He clarified that the Ministry of Health had not interfered in any way with the Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) proceedings. He added that the inquiry committee’s report was also being published on the ministry’s website to ensure transparency.

During the press conference, the federal minister also reiterated his position on the creation of new provinces. He stated that no matter what tactics were used against him, he would never back down from supporting the creation of smaller provinces.

Mustafa Kamal further reaffirmed his commitment to continuing his role in strengthening Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P).