Continued Sehat Card Services Ensured in Federally Funded Areas: Health Minister
1. "Sehat Card Services to Continue Uninterrupted in Federally Funded Areas"
Caretaker Federal Minister for Health, Dr. Nadeem Jan, has affirmed that Sehat Card services will persist without interruption in all federally funded regions. In a high-level meeting, Dr. Jan emphasized the commitment to providing these health services in areas including Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT), and district Tharparkar. Funding concerns were addressed, with Dr. Jan pledging to resolve any issues to ensure the seamless operation of the Sehat Card program.
2. "Nationwide Reassurance: Dr. Nadeem Jan Ensures Continuation of Sehat Card Program"
Reassuring the nation, Dr. Nadeem Jan, the Caretaker Federal Minister for Health, declared that the Sehat Card program will persist for the benefit of all Pakistani citizens. Expressing gratitude to stakeholders, including Punjab Health Minister Javed Akram and the leadership of State Life, Dr. Jan highlighted the collaborative efforts required to ensure the success of the Sehat Card initiative. The meeting included key participants from various regions and organizations, further emphasizing the program's national impact.
3. "Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Clarifies Sehat Card Status"
Addressing rumors of Sehat Card closures in Punjab, Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi clarified that while the cards are not being closed, measures are being implemented to prevent misuse. Naqvi emphasized that Sehat Cards will continue to provide completely free treatment in public hospitals, with private hospitals offering 70% free treatment. The Sehat Card Scheme, initially launched in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in 2016 and expanded to other regions in 2021, aims to provide free medical services to low-income and poor households, covering medical bills up to Rs1 million annually.
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