Director and CEO Prime Minister Health Program Dr. Muhammad Arshad says PTI's flagship health program is expected to contribute to poverty alleviation besides improving access to indoor health services.

In his exclusive talk with Radio Pakistan, he said by the end of this year, the programme will be expanded to all provinces as we have offered every possible support to Sindh government in this regard.

Dr Muhammad Arshad said from 1st January 2022, kidney and liver transplant has also been included in this facility.

He said under a centralized system, district health management will ensure the transparency of the program. It will be ensured that best possible facilities are being provided by the listed hospitals and no scam is being done in patient's account. He said the permanent residents of all those areas where this facility has been launched, can get free treatment in listed hospitals by using their national identity cards. He urged the local administration and social activists to play their role to bring awareness regarding listed hospitals. Moreover, Sehat Sahulat Counters will help facilitate all the customers regarding remaining balance of the card and available facilities in the listed hospitals.

The Director said all Government departments can get this health facility for their employees with an option of top up facility to increase the face value of Health Card.

He said more than 80 percent private hospitals have been registered under this facility while above thirty percent of government hospitals are also on panel for this health care facility. The Director said our Health Card will help improve government hospitals as every patient will be a paid patient under our health coverage program.

He expressed hope that soon Pakistan will become the first country in the region to provide universal health coverage to its citizens.

Source: Radio Pakistan