Pakistan healthcare system Archives

Lahore High Court Told Punjab Teaching Hospitals Have 1,785 Ventilators, More Procurement Planned

Dua Sehar3 weeks ago02 mins

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has been informed by the Punjab Specialised Healthcare and Medical Education Department that teaching hospitals across the province currently have 1,785 ventilators, with plans to procure an additional 500 ICU ventilators in the upcoming financial year 2025–26. The details were shared in a progress report submitted to the court during…

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Reviews Fines for Outsourced Hospitals Over Service Complaints

Dua Sehar4 weeks ago02 mins

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Department has initiated a review of penalties imposed on private organisations managing outsourced government hospitals following rising complaints about poor service delivery. Under the current system, overseen by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Foundation, private partners can be fined up to 10% of their total budget for failing to meet contractual obligations….