Independent report
QUETTA, November 12: Balochistan’s digital healthcare initiative, Sehat Dehleez, has recorded 20,618 telehealth consultations within its first 24 days, marking significant progress in providing remote medical services across the province.
The initiative, launched under the vision of Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti, recorded its highest daily figure of 4,494 teleconsultations in a single day.
According to the programme’s performance figures, medical prescriptions were issued to 90.5 per cent of patients following consultations. The average waiting time was one minute and 32 seconds, while the average consultation call lasted five minutes and 52 seconds.
Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti described the achievement as a reflection of public confidence in the initiative and said efforts were being made to ensure access to quality healthcare for every citizen of Balochistan.
He reaffirmed the commitment to expanding and strengthening the programme across the province.
The digital healthcare initiative of PPHI Balochistan aims to provide reliable medical advice and healthcare services to residents of remote and underserved areas from the comfort of their homes, ensuring that geographical distances and limited resources do not become barriers to treatment.
The initiative marks an important step towards digital governance, the use of modern technology and people-centred healthcare reforms in Balochistan.
