POOR HEALTHCARE

INFRASTRUCTURE IN
PAKISTAN

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 Table of contents

01 INTRODUCTION 05 IMPLICATIONS

CURRENT EFFORTS BY
02 SITUATION 06 GOVERNMENTS

03 KEY STATISTICS 07 SOLUTIONS

04 REASONS 08 CONCLUSION
 Introduction

A nation's healthcare infrastructure is comprised of the organizations and policies that

deliver medical treatment to its citizens. The healthcare system normally consists of a
range of healthcare providers, including physicians, nurses, hospitals, clinics, and other
medical facilities, as well as government initiatives and public health initiatives that are
designed to enhance the population health.
Current Situation

healthcare sector frequently lacks both In some cases, no access to even clean
staff and resources. water

There is a shortage of medical equipment The nation suffers from an absence of

and supplies qualified healthcare professionals

many hospitals and clinics lack the Corruption in funds of healthcare

funding necessary to offer essential
services
 Key Statistics
1. Pakistan spends only about 0.9% of its GDP on healthcare.

2. Over 40,000 basic health units, 1400 hospitals, 5000 dispensaries, and other facilities are reported
to exist in Pakistan by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. However, many of these facilities lack
adequate staffing and funding.

3. With only 0.8 doctors per 1000 inhabitants, Pakistan has one of the lowest physician-to-population
ratios worldwide.

4. At 1.6 nurses for every 1000 persons, the population-to-nurse ratio is also low.

5. Pakistan's infant mortality rate of 66.6 deaths per 1000 live births is also significantly high.
REASONS
01 EXPENSIVE

• 50 million people are living below

the poverty line

• Prefer home treatments rather than

going to the doctor due to high bills.

• Few hospitals that are easily

affordable by everyone.
 LACK OF AWARENESS AND
02 RESOURCES IN RURAL AREAS

• They frequently lack sufficient knowledge about

their health and rely solely on "desi totkas”.

• Modest healthcare facility is out of reach in rural

areas, especially in Sindh and Balochistan.

• Inadequate medical facilities and a lack of

physicians, nurses, and other medical personnel.
 LACK OF TRAINED
03 PROFESSIONALS

• Untrained people are working in medical facilities.

• Low pay for healthcare employees in Pakistan can

make it challenging to recruit and keep trained
personnel.

• Pakistan has a high level of corruption, which may

help explain why there are so many unqualified
healthcare workers.
 LIMITED
04 FUNDING

• This restricts the resources available for healthcare

facilities, medical technology, and supplies.

•Pakistani healthcare system receives just a little amount of

international aid.

•This year's allocation of 22.4 billion Rupees is

significantly more than the 11.2 billion Rupees allocation
from the previous year.
05 CORRUPTION

•Corruption in Pakistan's healthcare system is hindering the

provision of high-quality healthcare services.

•Theft of funds meant for medical care and nepotism in

appointments and promotions.

•The lack of accountability in the healthcare system creates

an environment where dishonest healthcare workers can act
without consequences.
 06 POOR QUALITY

•The standard of healthcare in Pakistan is often subpar, even

when services are available.

•Shortages of medicine, supplies, and equipment can result in

delayed or inadequate treatment for patients.

•A scarcity of medical supplies and medications can lead to

patients receiving the wrong prescriptions or subpar healthcare.
07 POLITICAL INSTABILITY

•Lack of investment in healthcare infrastructure results in

insufficient funding for medical facilities and equipment.

•Inconsistent healthcare policies and inadequate consultation

with healthcare specialists may lead to poor healthcare
outcomes.

•Political unrest may cause a brain drain in the healthcare

industry.
 08 LACK OF ACCESS

•Many rural areas in Pakistan lack healthcare facilities,

making it challenging to access primary care, preventive care,
and diagnostic testing.

•Existing healthcare institutions in rural areas are often

understaffed and inadequately equipped.

•Inadequate transportation infrastructure in rural areas is a

significant barrier to accessing healthcare services.
 Implications

Increased
Limited Access
Mortality
to Health Care
Rates

High Disease
Brain Drain
Burden
 EFFORTS
Government of Asif Ali Zardari
(2008–2013
• National Institute of Cardiovascular
Diseases
Government of Pervez • National Institute of Child Health
Musharraf (1999- Government of Imran
2008): Khan (as of 2018)
• National Health Vision 2010
• National Health Emergency • Sehat Sahulat Programme
• Kamyab Jawan Programme
Government of Zulfiqar
Ali Bhutto (1971–1977):
Governments of
• Federal Health Ministry Nawaz Sharif (1990–
• Lady Health Worker Program
1993, and 1997–1999)
• Health Sector Reforms
Government of Benazir Bhutto (1988– programme
Ayub Khan (1958–1969): 1990 and 1993–1996) • Social Action Programme
• Pakistan Medical and
• National Immunization
Dental Council
program • The Health for All
programme
SOLUTION
S
Increase Government Budget for Healthcare

The government
should allocate This will allow for the
more of its budget construction of new
towards healthcare hospitals and clinics

It will also allow for

the purchase of
medical equipment
and supplies
STRENGTHEN PRIMARY HEALTHCARE

Improving access to Maternity and child

immunizations is a key healthcare is another
component of primary important component of
healthcare. This can be primary healthcare
achieved through Improving access to
programs to increase maternal and child
vaccine coverage, healthcare services can
particularly in rural areas help to reduce infant and
maternal mortality rates

Disease prevention and

treatment are also
critical components of
primary healthcare
STRENGTHENING MEDICAL EDUCATION

The government Continuing

should expand the education can help
number of medical healthcare
schools and professionals to
colleges in the stay up-to-date with
country. the latest medical
research and
Medical students should advancements.
receive top-notch
instruction to prepare them
for their roles as
healthcare professionals
and access to modern
medical technology and
equipment, as well as
practical training in
hospitals and clinics
INCREASE ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL
MEDICINES AND TECHNOLOGIES
Electronic health
records can help to
streamline the medical
The cost of important record-keeping process
medications should be and provide doctors and
lowered to make them nurses with access to
more accessible to important patient
people information.

Telemedicine and mobile

health solutions can help
people in rural areas
access healthcare
services and can enable
remote consultations and
remote monitoring of
patient.
 ENHANCE HEALTHCARE
INFRASTRUCTURE

The government This will ensure that

should invest in people who live in
building hospitals isolated or rural
and clinics where locations have access
they are most to medical services
needed.

Example: India, which

has launched the
National Rural Health
Mission to provide
healthcare services to
people in rural areas
INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS

Public awareness
campaigns can help This can motivate
people understand people to seek
the value of medical attention
healthcare and the when necessary
services that are
offered. The government can
organize community
outreach programs to
promote public
awareness about
healthcare e.g. health
camps, health
screenings, and talks
by healthcare
professionals
TRAIN HEALTHCARE WORKERS

The government Investing in the

should invest in the education and training
education and of healthcare workers
training of can create new job
healthcare workers opportunities

More healthcare
workers will be
available to meet the
demands of the
population
will be available in
remote and rural
areas.
PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS

PPPs can also involve

government funding for PPPs can help to
the expansion of private reduce the burden on
healthcare providers, lead the public healthcare
to increase healthcare system and increase
services in areas where access to healthcare
there are no government- services.
run healthcare facilities
They can bring in
additional resources and
expertise from the private
sector. PPPs can also
lead to improved quality
of care
 CONCLUSION
How many more lives have to be lost before the government takes action to improve healthcare
infrastructure in Pakistan?

When will the government prioritize healthcare and make it accessible and affordable for all
Pakistanis?

How much longer can the healthcare system in Pakistan sustain itself without significant reforms and
investments?
 THANK YOU

Muhammad Umer Khan 22i-0780

Mohammad Hamza Imran 22i-0865

Afrah Syed 22i-1008

Aden Sial 22i-1313

Abdur Raheem 22i-0777

Abdullah Aslam 22i-0784