PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has proposed a new healthcare facility for government employees.
The facility will be introduced under the Sehat Card Plus programme. The proposal was discussed during a meeting chaired by KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi.
The meeting reviewed different measures to improve the Sehat Card Plus programme. Officials discussed ways to make the programme more organised and sustainable.
Several important proposals were presented during the meeting. These included expanding coverage for expensive medical treatments under the Sehat Card.
Officials also discussed increasing service rates for healthcare providers. Another proposal focused on introducing a top-up health package for government employees.
The proposed package could provide additional healthcare coverage to government workers. However, further details about the package are yet to be announced.
Chief Minister Sohail Afridi said health and education remain major priorities for the provincial government. He linked these priorities with the vision of PTI founder Imran Khan.
The chief minister also discussed reforms in the province’s basic health centres. He said modernisation efforts aim to provide healthcare closer to people’s homes.
Sohail Afridi said providing quality healthcare to the public remains the government’s main objective. He directed officials to make timely decisions on health-related matters.
He also stressed the importance of avoiding delays in important government decisions. According to him, health and education issues require immediate attention.
The meeting also focused on preventing the misuse of the Sehat Card facility. The chief minister directed authorities to take effective steps against possible misuse.
The government is reviewing the programme to improve its overall effectiveness. The proposed changes could expand healthcare support for different groups.
The Sehat Card Plus programme already provides healthcare services to eligible residents. The latest proposals aim to strengthen its coverage and financial sustainability.
The proposed top-up package for government employees would add another layer of medical support. Officials are expected to review the proposal before its final implementation.
Authorities will continue working on reforms under the programme. Further details regarding eligibility, coverage and service rates are expected later.
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The KP government has said its broader healthcare reforms are aimed at improving public access. The latest proposals are part of these efforts to strengthen healthcare services across the province.
