Health authorities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have released proposals to upgrade medical care across 12 targeted districts, introducing tighter oversight for outsourced medical facilities so citizens can obtain diagnostic tests and treatments at no cost.
Dr. Fazal Rahman, who leads the vector diseases and malaria control program, received a nomination to serve as health director for eight tribal districts, Lakki Marwat, Bannu, Dera Ismail Khan, and Tank, though official paperwork is still pending.
Fifteen out of 19 previously outsourced clinics in the merged districts will keep running based on their performance under the public-private partnership initiative. Authorities are currently outsourcing another 28 medical centers, raising the total number of facilities under these contracts to 43.
The Health Foundation assists in running state-owned medical facilities via competent private entities to elevate the standard of patient treatment.
According to Dr. Fazal, the primary focus areas involve emergency rooms, outpatient clinics, inpatient wards, testing laboratories, and free pharmaceutical supplies. Special emphasis will also go toward mother and child health programs, which cover gynecology.
He pointed out that frequent power outages present a serious challenge, especially in the merged regions. Installing solar panels on hospitals is intended to maintain continuous operations in laboratories, operating rooms, and other critical departments.
The directorate delivered short-term strategies covering three and six months, alongside an extended six-year roadmap for future progress.
Dr. Fazal stated that committed financial backing will secure drug inventories and specialist treatments, stopping patients from having to go elsewhere for care. Nearby residents will likewise take part in monitoring and enhancing clinic operations.
