Deputy CM says 0.6 million people are getting free treatment under SCP – Pakistan

PESHAWAR: KP CM’s Health Adviser Ihtesham Ali said that 600,000 people have availed healthcare services from Sehat Card Plus (SCP) after its relaunch by the PTI-led government in March this year.

According to a press release, Prime Minister Ali Amin Khan claimed that Gandapur had given clear instructions to add more hospitals to the SCP panel to provide uninterrupted, free services to patients.

He added that the program, which was suspended during the interim government, was given top priority and was immediately restarted when the current government took office.

Highlighting the achievements of the program in the previous eight months, Ihtesham Ali stated that a total of Rs 24 billion has been spent to provide free healthcare to 6,89,523 residents of the province and residents of other provinces holding national identity cards from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

He added that 322,701 men and 366,821 women received free medical treatment under the SCP.

While 1.97 thousand 305 people who received cashless services went to private hospitals, 93 thousand 216 people received treatment in public hospitals.

Ihtesham Ali credited the chief minister’s commitment to public health for the revival and success of the programme, stating that SCP has been a lifeline for countless families in the state. He called on citizens to take full advantage of this opportunity to ensure a healthier future for themselves and their families.

He argued that the flagship program was an example of the government’s unwavering commitment to equitable and accessible healthcare for all.

According to the statement, Mr. Ali said that SCP is designed for people requiring hospitalization and a free OPD program has also been approved to be started on a pilot basis in four districts and if successful, the same program will be extended to the entire district population. province.

Published in Şafak, 17 November 2024