Karachi, In a significant meeting at Governor House, Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tesuri hosted key discussions with Muhammad Arshad, CEO of the Prime Minister Health Program, and Shoaib Javed Hussain, CEO of State Life Insurance Corporation. The meeting focused on the implementation of health insurance and the issuance of health facility cards for the general public in Sindh.
According to Sindh Governor House, the meeting emphasized the fundamental right of people to access health services. Governor Tesuri highlighted the importance of good health as the cornerstone of a thriving society. He stressed the role of strong public health policies in ensuring a healthy population and the imminent provision of health insurance facilities to the common people, enabling them to receive treatment in reputable hospitals.
The Governor directed the finalization of the details concerning the health facility card, expressing urgency in launching the health insurance project. He pointed out that since 2016, people across the country have had access to treatment through the health facility card, with Sindh being the only province yet to offer this facility. The meeting sought to address the reasons behind this discrepancy and to discuss ways to extend these benefits to the people of Sindh.
Governor Tesuri also mentioned his communications with the Chief Minister of Sindh and the Chief Secretary of Sindh regarding this matter. The discussion marked a step towards bridging the gap in health service accessibility in the province, focusing on ensuring that Sindh’s residents are not left behind in benefiting from nationwide health initiatives.