KP Sehat Card Restored – 1,800 treatments at 118 hospitals [Update]

Khyber Pakhtoon Kha’s government has announced good news for those with Sehat Sahulat Cards, because the insurance company has warned them that the card will be cancelled if the government fails to pay the amount on time. As of now, the problem has been resolved and the company announced that the restore the Sehat Card in KP for all eligible and poor people.

After payment is complete, Sehat Card is restored in KP

The K-P government announced in March of this year that free treatment on Sehat Insaf Card will be fully restored throughout the province following a significant reduction by the interim government due to budgetary constraints.

 K – P حکومت  نے اس سال مارچ میں اعلان کیا تھا کہ بجٹ میں رکاوٹوں کی وجہ سے عبوری حکومت کی طرف سے نمایاں کمی کے بعد پورے صوبے میں صحت انصاف کارڈز پر مفت علاج کو مکمل طور پر بحال کر دیا جائے گا۔ ایک پریس کانفرنس کے دوران، صوبے کے وزیر صحت سید قاسم علی شاہ نے ہیلتھ کارڈ پلس پروجیکٹ اور رہائشیوں کے لیے مفت صحت کی دیکھ بھال کی خدمات کی بحالی کے موضوع پر خطاب کیا۔ ایکسپریس ٹریبیون سے بات کرنے والے معتبر ذرائع کے مطابق، صوبائی حکومت نے اب تک کارپوریشن کو 13 ارب روپے ادا کیے ہیں، 18 ارب روپے باقی ہیں۔ تاہم حکومت کی جانب سے 5 ارب روپے کی وعدہ شدہ رقم جاری کرنے میں ناکامی کے باعث انشورنس کمپنی نے مفت علاج ختم کر دیا ہے۔

During a press conference, Syed Qasim Ali Shah, the health minister of the province, addressed the topic of the Health Card Plus project and its reinstatement of complimentary healthcare services for residents. As per reliable sources who spoke to The Express Tribune, the provincial government has paid Rs13 billion to the corporation thus far, with a remaining balance of Rs18 billion. However, due to the government’s failure to release the promised amount of Rs5 billion, the insurance company has terminated free treatment.

Health minister and advisor to the chief minister on finance, Muzamal Aslam, will also conduct a thorough discussion with the corporation in this regard.

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1,800 free treatments at 118 hospitals across the province

The Health Minister, Chief Executive of the Sehat Sahulat Program, Dr. Riaz Tanoli, and Program Director, Dr. Ijaz provided updates on current efforts. Minister Shah commended the successful implementation of Health Card services in K-P, highlighting that 1,800 different medical procedures are now covered at 118 public and private institutions across the province, catering to various specialties. This achievement fulfills the vision set by former Prime Minister Imran Khan, with approximately Rs3 billion being spent on the Health Card each month.

Reopening of Counters At Hospitals For Issuing Of Health Card

Another great news for thousands of KP’s residents who want to get free treatment on health cards but can’t receive them due to ineligibility is that now the KP government is opening health card distribution centers in hospitals where patients can get their KP Health Sahulat Card.

The Chief Minister declared that hospital Health Card counters would reopen, and the government will provide an additional Rs5 billion to the insurance firm for this purpose. As a result of the former administration’s decision to end the Health Card program, economically disadvantaged residents suffered.

List Of Hospitals Issued For Health Card Program

Health Card initiative will open up new growth opportunities for the K-P province under Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, as it is a long-term initiative instead of a one-time one. According to the Health Department, 118 hospitals are part of the Health Card Program’s panel and provide free treatment services.

To address existing issues, including overbilling and irregularities, Minister Shah assured that specific operational methods will be restricted in government hospitals.

In conclusion

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has restored the Sehat Sahulat Card, which allows residents to access 1,800 free medical treatments at 118 hospitals. In order to ensure continued support for those in need of healthcare, the provincial government has resolved previous financial issues and reopened health card distribution counters in hospitals.