Provision of Health Cards for the People of Azad Kashmir: Estimated Annual Cost of 5 Billion Rupees

Muzaffarabad: The Health Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Nisar Ansar Abdali, has announced that an annual budget of 5 billion rupees will be allocated to provide health cards to the people of Azad Kashmir. The process of issuing health cards will commence soon after the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the State Life Insurance Corporation.

According to details, under this initiative, all citizens of Azad Kashmir will receive health cards, enabling them to access free medical treatment in top-quality hospitals across the country. The primary goal of this project is to ensure public access to quality healthcare services and reduce their financial burden related to medical expenses.

Health Minister Nisar Ansar Abdali further stated that the government of Azad Kashmir is committed to the welfare of its people, and the introduction of health cards is a significant step in this direction. He expressed hope that this initiative would greatly improve the healthcare standards for the people of Azad Kashmir, providing them with better medical facilities.

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The issuance of health cards will be expedited following the MoU signing with the State Life Insurance Corporation, ensuring that the public can benefit from this facility as soon as possible.