Sehat Card services suspended in KP

PESHAWAR: In a concerning development, the Sehat Card services in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) have once again been suspended, leaving many patients without access to essential medical treatment.

An official announcement from the insurance company has instructed all panel hospitals to cease admitting new patients under the Sehat Card scheme.

The insurance company has conveyed that due to a lack of treatment funds available on the health card, all new admissions are prohibited. While emergency treatments will still be conducted in panel hospitals, it will only be possible after obtaining prior authorization.

The Sehat Card program has been a lifeline for many IKP residents, providing them with access to vital medical services. This sudden suspension has raised concerns among patients who heavily rely on the program for their healthcare needs.

Hum News is actively pursuing statements from the Health Department to shed light on this matter and provide clarity regarding the reasons behind the suspension. As citizens anxiously await official information, questions regarding the future of the program and the well-being of patients remain unanswered.