This is an important update for health card holders in Lahore, Punjab. Sheikh Zayed Hospital has discontinued distributing free medicines to patients enrolled in the Sehat Card Scheme. This decision created substantial issues for many residents.According to reports, Sheikh Zayed Hospital in Lahore has stopped delivering free medicines to patients with health cards. The hospital’s health card offices have been closed due to administrative concerns, as reported by the State Life Insurance Corporation. Since the Health Card office is closed, patients who rely on it for free treatment will no longer be able to get medicines and services through the Punjab Health Card. New patients will no longer be able to use the Sehat Card at this facility.
Medicines Will No Longer Be Free for Patients
A representative of the State Life Insurance Corporation stated that due to the hospital’s lack of support, patients are now compelled to purchase their medications and medical supplies from private pharmacies. The intended goal of the Health Card Program was to provide free medical care, however continual patient billing forced the discontinuation of Health Card services at Sheikh Zayed Hospital.
Punjab Health Company Ends Collaboration with Federal Hospital
The decision to discontinue free care and medications under the Health Card Program is linked to a need for additional cash at Sheikh Zayed Hospital. The hospital’s management blamed a lack of resources and the necessity to pay subcontractors, resulting in a medicine scarcity. Following this, the Punjab Health Company declared that it would no longer cooperate with the Federal Hospital, citing increased costs for health card holders.
What’s the status of Health Card services in all hospitals in Punjab?
So far, no confirmed information suggests a complete suspension of Health Card services. The Health Card remains valid across Punjab, with the exception of Sheikh Zayed Hospital in Lahore.
Last Words: Current Situation
Due to budgetary constraints, Sheikh Zayed Hospital has discontinued offering free treatment and drugs to Punjab Health Card users, leaving many patients without access to necessary care. In response, Punjab Health Company terminated its association with the hospital.