IN Pakistan, the most important aspect of well-being is also the most neglected. In its 70-year history, Pakistan’s successive governments — civil and military — have not made health a priority. It is woeful that discussions around health policy receive little to no space in the agenda of political parties. [...]
Pakistan’s healthcare landscape is marked by significant challenges and disparities, with varying access and quality of medical services across provinces. Public healthcare services in Pakistan face stark statistics: one doctor for every 997 individuals, one hospital bed for every 1,584 people, and one dentist for every 10,658 residents. This paints [...]