QUETTA: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif announced the distribution of 76000 health cards as he inaugurated the National Health Programme on Monday.
In his address he said that in the first phase of the programme health cards will be distributed to people in Quetta, Loralai, Kech and Lasbela.
“We are completing another milestone of our journey today,” he said. “This health programme will provide insurance to the poor.”
Calling the health programme a revolution, the Prime Minister explained that using these health cards the poor will be able to enter any private hospital and seek treatment free of cost.
“No longer will the poor have to sell their houses or property to seek treatment. Health will be accessible to each and every person,” he said.
He added that he will personally oversee the programme. “Access to health facilities is the state’s duty to its people. It is the people’s right.”
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