LAHORE – The Government of Punjab has decided to discontinue the facilities available through the Sehat Card across all government hospitals starting from June 30. The company managing Sehat Card relayed the decision to the medical superintendents of government hospitals across the province. It instructed all government hospitals to cease activities under the Sehat Card program starting from June 30.
The content of the letter included a stop to the famous health insurance initiative launched under the former PTI-led government, rendering it unavailable to be used starting from June 30.
Medical services will now be provided under a new health program initiated by the Punjab Chief Minister. The original Health Card scheme, which was designed to offer free treatment to eligible residents, has been restructured.
Under the newly launched program, the Punjab government is set to issue different health cards for cornea, cochlear, and bone marrow transplants, as well as distinct cards for dialysis, kidney, and liver transplants. Furthermore, under the directives of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, a dedicated Child Card Surgery program will be launched. The aim of the program will be to focus exclusively on heart treatment for children.
Amid rising uncertainty regarding the unavailability of medical benefits after the end of Sehat Card, the provincial health department has reassured that despite the closure of the Sehat Card scheme, patients shall continue to receive medical assistance through the new initiative, as the aim of the new initiative is to offer more targeted healthcare services
