The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has taken a significant step in ensuring continuous healthcare support for cancer and dialysis patients by allocating additional funds to the State Life Insurance Corporation.
This move reflects the government’s dedication to providing essential medical services to its citizens, especially those enrolled in the Sehat Card Plus program.
In a recent development, the government has earmarked an extra Rs. 250 million for the State Life Insurance Corporation. This allocation aims to establish a reserve fund, guaranteeing seamless access to free dialysis and cancer treatment for patients covered under the Sehat Card Plus initiative. Officials familiar with the matter have confirmed this decision.
Earlier this month, the government disbursed Rs. 5 billion, leading to the resumption of free treatment services for individuals after a partial suspension lasting over a year. However, to ensure continued access to cashless services for cancer and dialysis patients, the State Life Insurance Corporation, the program’s administrator, has requested an additional Rs. 400 million from the government to establish reserve funds.
During a meeting last week, Health Minister Syed Qasim Ali Shah approved releasing Rs. 250 million for this purpose. The objective is to ensure uninterrupted services for individuals requiring cancer treatment and dialysis.
Treatment services under the Sehat Card Plus program were reinstated on March 12 across the province and in empaneled hospitals nationwide. Despite this resumption, officials stress the importance of additional funds to meet patients’ ongoing needs.
Officials have underscored the policy entitling each family in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to receive free healthcare annually. However, cases exceeding Rs. 400,000 are referred to the reserve fund committee for approval.
