Key Takeaways
- Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal announced the establishment of 10 new telemedicine dispensaries.
- The dispensaries will operate from morning until 8:00 p.m. and will be equipped with advanced technology in the future.
- The government is providing free hepatitis C screening for people aged 12 and above in Islamabad.
Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal has launched 10 new telemedicine dispensaries as part of the government’s efforts to enhance healthcare access.
These dispensaries will be operational from morning until 8:00 p.m., providing round-the-clock services to the public.
Kamal highlighted the role of technology in overcoming geographical barriers in healthcare, enabling doctors to share expertise and provide treatment remotely.
The minister emphasized that specialists from anywhere in the world can now contribute to patient care through telemedicine, expanding the reach of medical services.
Highlighting the government’s achievements in the health sector, Kamal stated that the progress made in telemedicine over the past 14 months surpasses that of the previous 30 years.
He warned about the prevalence of hepatitis C in Pakistan, noting that a large number of people may be infected without realizing it.
Untreated hepatitis C can lead to liver cancer, and the minister stressed the importance of early detection and screening.
A standard hepatitis check-up normally costs around Rs. 7,000, but the government is offering the screening free of charge.
People aged 12 and above can get tested at government health centers in Islamabad, with the government willing to establish more centers in areas where they are currently unavailable.
