ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting of the Special Committee Constituted by the PM on Qaumi Sehat Card / Sehat Sahulat Program at Finance Division today.
The Federal Minister for National Health, Services, Regulations & Coordination, Mr. Abdul Qadir Patel, Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Mr. Ahsan Iqbal, SAPM on Finance, Mr. Tariq Bajwa, SAPM on Revenue, Mr. Tariq Mehmoud Pasha, CEO Sehat Sahulat Program Mr. Muhammad Arshad, Chairman State Life Insurance Mr. Shoaib Javed, Special Secretary Finance and other senior officers from Finance, Health and Poverty Alleviation Divisions also attended the meeting.
The meeting reviewed the nature and operational framework of the Sehat Sahulat Program. It was shared that Federal Sehat Sahulat Program is currently expanded to all populations of Federal Capital – Islamabad, AJK, Gilgit-Baltistan, and district Tharparker.
Various policy options for the program’s expansion and their financial implications were also shared during the meeting. It was highlighted that this health program has the potential to reduce the poverty rate, increase the financial protection of the masses, facilitate health infrastructure transformation and improve health quality at large.
Finance Minister Senator Ishaq Dar shared that the present government is deeply concerned about the well-being of the masses, especially the lower strata of society, and is determined to support and uplift the living standards of the masses through various programs.
In conclusion, Federal Minister for National Health, Services, Regulations & Coordination Mr. Abdul Qadir Patel, appreciated the Finance Minister for his support and consideration of the health program.
