Steps afoot to improve free treatment accessibility and transparency , Aslam Wazir
PESHAWAR
Secretary Health Mahmood Aslam Wazir on Friday said that Sehat Card Plus program will continue to provide free healthcare services to all residents of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa without discrimination, saying a comprehensive plan is being devised to improve healthcare accessibility and transparency in the province.
According to a press release, the Secretary Health Department KP has reaffirmed the commitment to providing healthcare services without discrimination to all residents of KP.
“Efforts are part of a comprehensive plan to improve healthcare accessibility and transparency in the region,” he said and added that treatment facilities continue to be accessible to everyone, ensuring that no one is left behind.
Mahmood Aslam Wazir said that the program has been designed to offer quality healthcare services to all residents, regardless of their economic status.
Key highlights of the Sahat Card Plus program include:
“Proposals have been developed and approved by the provincial cabinet to enhance the program’s transparency and ensure its sustainability. These reforms are aimed at bringing greater transparency to the healthcare program, making it more effective in reaching those in need,” he said.
As part of these reforms, secondary treatment will be provided free of cost to the entire population. This means that residents of KP can access essential healthcare services without financial barriers.
While mentioning the merits of the program, he added that the free health treatment program placed a priority on serving the underprivileged. Approximately 65 percent of the poor population will receive priority treatment, ensuring that those most in need receive the care they deserve.
However, the provincial government has decided to sustain the program, and a cost-sharing mechanism will be implemented. Those who can afford it, approximately 35pc of the population, will contribute to the cost of priority treatment.
As per details, the health department has initiated steps selection procedure for hospitals have been strengthened to guarantee transparency and the provision of quality treatment.
Specific medical procedures and operations will be exclusively available in government hospitals, further ensuring high-quality care.
A comprehensive procedure has been established for the swift resolution of public complaints. This ensures that any concerns or issues raised by the public are addressed in a timely and effective manner.
Secretary Health Mahmood Aslam Wazir emphasized that these reforms will not only bring transparency and sustainability to the Sehat Card Plus project but also pave the way for its continuation on a permanent basis.
This commitment to healthcare accessibility and quality ensures that the people of KP receive the care they deserve.
