Since its launch in 2016, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Sehat Card Plus (SCP) program has provided free healthcare to 3.89 million patients, costing approximately Rs100 billion. Of these beneficiaries, 53% were women, and a small number of transgender individuals also benefited. The program allocated Rs54.32 billion to private hospitals and Rs44.66 billion to public hospitals, with private facilities treating 2.05 million patients and public hospitals 4.12 million. The initiative has played a significant role in offering free treatment for cardiology, gynecology, oncology, neurosurgery, and other medical conditions across the province.
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The SCP report highlighted the gradual shift in patient preference towards public hospitals due to government restrictions on private facilities performing common procedures. This measure aimed to curb misuse by private hospitals and enhance revenue for government hospitals. Major public facilities like Lady Reading Hospital and Hayatabad Medical Complex have upgraded their services to attract SCP patients, with district hospitals following suit. The shift has allowed government hospitals to implement revenue-sharing models, benefiting staff and patients alike while generating substantial income for healthcare improvements.
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The restrictions on private hospitals resulted in a decrease in their patient share, which dropped from 99% in 2016 to 52% in 2023. Encouraging public hospitals to manage SCP cases has strengthened the program’s integrity, reduced unnecessary procedures, and ensured fairer distribution of healthcare resources. The SCP remains a vital program for equitable and accessible healthcare, supporting millions of individuals and bolstering the province’s health infrastructure.
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