Q4. Discuss health condition in Pakistan. OR Give the detailed analysis of the health condition in Pakistan.

Ans: Health Condition in Pakistan:
In Pakistan the health department is under the control of provincial
government. Its head is the Health Minister. The Health Minister, together
with the provincial cabinet, decides upon policies for the whole province. At
village level Lady Health Visitors (LHV) fulfill their duties. At primary level
Basic Health Units and Rural Health Centres are established. District
Governments control Tehsil Headquarter Hospitals and District Headquarter
Hospitals at secondary level. Besides these, teaching hospitals, mental
health institutes, cardiology institutes and children’s hospitals are directly
under the control of the provincial government.
Establishment of medical colleges and various medical institutions:
Presently there are many medical colleges and medical universities in the
country which fulfill medical needs. Institute of Public Health and University
of Health Sciences are established in Lahore. Pakistan Nursing Council and
Meu cal and Dental Council were established in Islamabad. Hospitals for
heart diseases, burn units and mother and child care units are built in the
large cities of Pakistan. They provide timely medical care to patients and are
involved in the effort to save their lives.
Eradication (elimination/destruction) of diseases:
There are efforts underway in Pakistan with the cooperation of the United
Nations and other countries for the eradication of polio, chicken pox, malaria,
tuberculosis, cholera, cancer, leprosy, AIDS, dengue and other fatal
diseases. For the eradication of polio, a drive was started in 1985 which is                                                                                still in progress. According to the facts and figures of Pakistan Economic
Survey 2018-19, a table of the medical facilities in Pakistan is given below.

Problems faced by the health Sector:
i.There is an abundance of diseases and the facilities for treatment are limited
and below standard.
ii.Another important reason for medical problems in Pakistan is overpopulation
which is much more when compared to that in developed countries. This
over population has paralysed the medical structure of the country and we
are faced with to countless medical problems.
iii. in Pakistan due to different contagious and fatal diseases countless people
die each year. Besides malaria, cholera and tuberculosis, illnesses like heart
diseases, cancer and blood pressure are also becoming common.
iv. Nutritional imbalance and poor health are creating lack of immunity.
v. One important cause for diseases in Pakistan is the adulteration of food
items. This leads to lower health standards in people.
vi. Due to illiteracy people are not familiar with the rules of health safety. There
are countless heaps of dirt and garbage everywhere. Houses are not airy
and well lit.
Solutions to problems faced by the Health Sector:
i. A larger budget should be allocated for the health sector by the
government.
ii. Hospitals should be provided with medical facilities. The problems of
shortage of doctors and other staff should be overcome. Overpopulation
should be controlled.
iii. People should be made familiar with health safety rules and the importance
of a balanced diet. Rate of population growth should be controlled. Steps
should be taken to check the adulteration of food and drink items.
iv. Non-qualified doctors (popularly called ‘quacks’) should be discouraged. The
people should be made aware of the problems that such non qualified
doctors can create for patients.