Punjab Govt Discontinues Sehat Card in Public Hospitals, Launches New Targeted Health Program

Lahore — The Punjab government has officially announced the discontinuation of Sehat Card medical facilities in government hospitals across the province, effective June 30. The move marks a significant shift in the province’s healthcare policy, replacing the previous broad-based scheme with a more specialized and targeted approach.

The decision was conveyed to the heads of government hospitals through a formal notification from the Sehat Card Company, instructing them to halt all services under the existing program after the deadline.

Originally launched during the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) administration, the Sehat Card aimed to provide free medical treatment to eligible residents through a health insurance model. However, provincial authorities have now decided to phase out the initiative in favor of a newly introduced healthcare program under the leadership of the Punjab chief minister.

According to officials from the provincial health department, the revamped system introduces a series of specialized health cards tailored to specific medical needs. These include dedicated cards for:

• Cornea and cochlear implants

• Bone marrow transplants

• Dialysis, kidney, and liver transplants

• Pediatric heart surgeries under the new Child Card Surgery Program

The new scheme is designed to deliver more targeted and efficient healthcare services, ensuring that critical treatments are prioritized and streamlined.

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Health officials have assured the public that, despite the termination of the Sehat Card scheme in public hospitals, patients will continue receiving medical assistance under the new program. The government emphasized that the updated model aims to improve access to advanced treatments for those who need them most.