Punjab Govt Launches ‘Naya Pakistan Health Card Mobile Application’
As per the details, the Health Minister of Punjab, Dr. Yasmin Rashid launched the application during an event in Lahore. The minister was accompanied by the senior officials of the provincial health department. While addressing the launch event, Dr. Yasmin informed that the app has been linked with the National Database Regulatory Authority (NADRA). It is because the citizens’ record with the NADRA is compulsory to avail free healthcare facilities at all impaneled hospitals of Punjab. Details of Sehat Sahulat Program in Punjab: The SSP facilitates the residents of Punjab to get free treatment of up to PKR 1 million at more than 130 primary, secondary, and tertiary public hospitals and 100+ private hospitals all over Punjab. Furthermore, the minister added that each family will be allocated a health card under the program against the name of the head of the family. He/she would be responsible for registering with the program via the application. Apart from that, the provincial government has also established dedicated help desks at the Tehsil level in the offices of Assistant Commissioners. Furthermore, the citizens can also contact the helpline (0800-09009) to get vital information regarding the free treatment under the program. Check out? Zong 4G partners with Sehat Kahani to provide Free e-consultation sessions during the COVID-19 Pandemic
