Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur announced this development during ⁤a high-level meeting, emphasizing the provincial ⁣government’s ⁢commitment to improving ‍healthcare services. He stated that‍ the government is working ‌to include treatment for more diseases in​ the health card, ensuring that citizens ⁢have access‍ to comprehensive ⁤medical⁢ care.

The Chief ⁣Minister also revealed plans to include more reputable⁣ hospitals in the ⁣health card program, expanding the network of healthcare ⁣providers and giving patients ​more options for quality care. Additionally,⁤ he⁢ addressed concerns regarding ⁢the limited availability of heart surgery for patients under the ⁣health card at the Cardiology‌ Institute Peshawar, citing low ‌rates as a major issue.

To address this issue,⁢ the Chief Minister directed the health card authorities⁢ to ensure ⁢that⁣ heart patients receive the necessary operations ⁣under the ​health card. He assured that the‌ state government would​ cover all expenses incurred during these⁤ operations, ⁤alleviating the ​financial burden on patients ‍and their ​families.