The Punjab government has decided to discontinue the Sehat Card medical facilities in government hospitals from June 30.
The decision was communicated by the Sehat Card Company to the medical superintendents of government hospitals across the province, instructing them to cease all services related to the Sehat Card after the deadline.
According to the letter, all medical benefits under the Sehat Card — a health insurance initiative launched during the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government — will no longer be available in government hospitals.
Instead, medical services will be provided under a new health program initiated by the Punjab chief minister.
The original Health Card scheme, introduced to provide free treatment to eligible residents, has been restructured.
The Punjab government has launched separate specialized cards under the new program, including cards for cornea, cochlear, and bone marrow transplants, as well as distinct cards for dialysis, kidney, and liver transplants.
Additionally, a dedicated Child Card Surgery program will focus exclusively on heart treatment for children, officials said.
The provincial health department has assured that despite the closure of the Sehat Card scheme, patients will continue to receive medical assistance through the new initiative, aiming to offer more targeted healthcare services.
