QUETTA: Provincial Health Minister Bakht Muhammad Kakar visited Indus Hospital in Bakar and Sui, emphasizing that providing basic healthcare to the public is a top priority for the government.
In Balochistan news updates, During the visit, he announced the immediate provision of modern ambulances and the deployment of mobile health units to ensure that residents of remote areas also receive timely and quality medical services.
The Balochistan government has steadily expanded healthcare services over the past decade, focusing on both infrastructure and outreach to remote communities.
Provincial plans have funded upgrades to district hospitals, Basic Health Units, and Rural Health Centres, while a fleet of modern ambulances and mobile health units has been introduced to serve scattered settlements.
Partnerships with organizations such as WHO, UNICEF, and the People’s Primary Healthcare Initiative have supported routine immunization, maternal and child health programmes, and emergency responses during crises like COVID-19 and the 2022 floods.
Despite these advances, challenges remain. Many rural areas still face shortages of doctors, nurses, and essential medicines, and routine vaccination coverage lags behind national targets.
Security concerns have occasionally disrupted polio campaigns, and budget execution delays continue to limit the full impact of new projects.
Balochistan News Updates:
Even so, provincial officials describe primary healthcare expansion, mobile outreach, and stronger emergency preparedness as continuing priorities for the coming years, aiming to deliver more reliable, quality medical services across Balochistan.
Building on these initiatives, the provincial government has also invested in training programs for community health workers and midwives to strengthen frontline care.
Telemedicine pilots have been introduced in select districts to bridge distances and connect patients with specialists in Quetta and other urban centers.
Efforts to upgrade cold-chain storage and laboratory capacity aim to improve disease surveillance and vaccine delivery.
Additionally, health awareness campaigns targeting maternal health, nutrition, and hygiene are helping communities adopt preventive practices.
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Authorities emphasize that sustained funding, better staff retention, and stronger monitoring systems are essential to consolidate recent gains and ensure equitable healthcare across Balochistan.
