State Minister for Health Saira Afzal Tarar announced issuance of health cards for the underprivileged on Thursday at the launch of the National Health Programme.
While talking at the launch, Saira said, “The federal and provincial governments will work together on this programme. The federal government is providing Rs9 billion for treatment.”
She added that treatment will be provided at public and private hospitals.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif while attending the launch was given a briefing of the project. Maryam Nawaz, Finance Minister Ishaq Dar and Commerce Minister Khurram Dastagir Khan are also in attendance at the launch.
