The nomination has been made on the recommendation of Grand Mufti J&K and Board Chairman Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam Farooqi, with the approval of the Board’s office-bearers, the Board said in a statement on Friday.
Describing Dr Khan as a public health, e-governance and digital health expert, the Board said the nomination recognises his professional experience, administrative expertise and contributions to public health, urban governance and digital health systems.
As Advisor to the Health and Urban Reforms Wing, Dr Khan will provide guidance to the Board on matters relating to public health policy, healthcare reforms, urban development, civic governance and the integration of technology in public service delivery.
He will also extend his professional guidance towards strengthening the Board’s institutional initiatives in these areas, the statement said.
The order shall come into effect immediately, it added. (KDC)
