KP Health Card scheme faces scrutiny over Rs28 billion in financial irregularities

17 unregistered hospitals received payments under health card scheme; procurement procedures also compromised

Government approves exemption for import of unregistered lifesaving drugs for hospitals

Exemption covers anti-cancer, cardiac, and essential lifesaving drugs, allowing hospitals to access therapies not yet registered in Pakistan for another five years 

Pakistan to import insulin from Russia through pharmaceutical joint ventures

Joint ventures to strengthen insulin supply, with focus on local manufacturing and price regulation

Global Fund cuts Pakistan’s funding by $27 million for disease control programs amid rising health crisis

Reduction follows concerns over mismanagement and leadership gaps in key public health efforts

Irregularities found in KP health procurement as four companies fail to deliver Rs1.19 billion worth of medicines

Despite findings, no action has been taken against the companies or officials, with blame placed on former procurement staff

Sindh govt urged to act on Rs40 billion irregularities at National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases

Transparency International calls for suspension of officials and forensic audit following damning audit report on Sindh’s key cardiac hospital

Federal health budget slashed by 16%, raising concerns over healthcare infrastructure

Combined non-development and development budget for Ministry of National Health Services has been cut from Rs54.87 billion in FY 2024-25 to Rs46.10 billion in FY 2025-26

Pakistan’s health expenditure remains under 1% of GDP

Doctor-to-patient ratio remains critical with only one doctor per 750,000 people, but the number of doctors, dentists, and nursing staff has increased

EZ Shifa’s telemedicine initiative set for nationwide rollout

Health minister backs tech-driven model to boost rural healthcare access

Punjab govt privatises 982 health units, employees relieved of duties

1,132 BHUs transferred to private sector, with more privatizations expected in the upcoming fiscal year

Pakistan to fast-track Chinese healthcare investment, deepen medical ties

Minister Mustafa Kamal secures China’s support on traditional medicine, vaccine supply, and API collaboration at Geneva meeting

Breaking barriers: Once paralysed, Dr Saira completes $6 million raise for health tech company MedIQ

Founded in 2020 in Pakistan, MedIQ is now eyeing AI-powered patient care across the GCC countries

Pakistan’s diabetes care costs rise to $2.7bn as cases continue to surge

Country now ranks fourth globally for highest number of diabetics, says International Diabetes Federation 

World Bank reviews, approves restructuring plan for Punjab’s National Health Support Programme

WB mission backs healthcare reforms; restructuring targets newborn care, TB screening, and immunization

Punjab govt releases Rs22bn to settle long-pending medical supply dues

Four Rawalpindi hospitals receive Rs491.783 million to clear unpaid dues, addressing disruptions in essential medicine supply