The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced the launch of an air ambulance service and the declaration of Peshawar’s Hayatabad area as a healthcare city.
At a health department meeting held at the Chief Minister’s House, CM Ali Amin Gandapur presided over the decisions, indicating a proactive move to enhance healthcare accessibility and infrastructure.
Chief Minister Gandapur gave the appropriate authorities instructions to start the air ambulance service within the following four months during the meeting.
Plans were also disclosed to build an emergency motorbike response unit that would serve the province’s most populous areas and be outfitted with basic medical amenities.
In addition, a health information and service delivery unit would be set up to guarantee that government hospitals offer high-quality medical care.
One of the key highlights of the healthcare reforms includes the introduction of an executive health check-up program for senior citizens aged 65 and above.
Every three months, government hospitals will offer free examinations as part of this program.
The chief minister directed authorities to offer gynecology, ultrasonography, and operating room services in primary health centers and rural health centers, underscoring the significance of enhancing healthcare facilities at the local level.
Read More: Air Ambulance Service In Punjab: Here’s all we know
Â
Furthermore, he stressed the necessity of ensuring the availability of all relevant staff, including doctors, at these healthcare facilities round the clock.
Within a month, Gandapur also mandated the creation of a new integrated health policy for the province. It is anticipated that this strategy will set forth strategic goals and plans of action to tackle diverse healthcare issues and enhance the provision of services throughout Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.