The Pakistan Academy of Family Physicians has approached PEMRA and the Punjab Healthcare Commission over concerns about potentially misleading medical advice circulating on social and electronic media.
Speaking exclusively to Health Wellness with Mudassar Qadeer, Academy President Dr. Tariq Mahmood Mian expressed concern over claims involving heart attack remedies, cancer biopsies and mammography, warning that such advice could delay proper diagnosis and emergency treatment.
He said the Academy had requested verification of Jamil Mehrvi’s professional qualifications and a review of the matter under relevant laws.
Dr. Mian urged media organisations to ensure that medical information is supported by qualified professionals.
PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT: If a heart attack is suspected, seek emergency medical assistance immediately. Do not rely on home remedies or delay treatment. Consult a qualified doctor about suspicious lumps and recommended cancer investigations.