Ans: Condition of Health Facilities in Pakistan:
. Our health indicators show that Pakistan is a backward country. We spend
only 1.2 percent of our GDP on health services. According to latest available
statistics (2019) 189 out of one lac mothers die during childbirth, 41 out of
every 1000 babies die during or immediately after birth, 67 out of those who
survive die before their fifth birthday. We have only one doctor for 1230
persons and only one bed for every 1667 persons.
. Under our constitution, health is a provincial subject. Provincial health
ministers are responsible for the implementation of heath policies. At village
level Lady Health Visitors take care of the expecting mothers. At primary
Jevel Basic Health Units and Rural Health Centres have been established.
secondary level. Number of hospitals and health facilities are working under
Tehsil and District Headquarters Hospitals are providing services at
trusts and private ownership. Provincial governments are trying to facilitate
the citizens through health card schemes.