Federal Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal chaired the 34th National Steering Committee meeting of the Sehat Sahulat Program in Islamabad on 12 January 2026, with the Secretary and Special Secretary of NHSR&C, the CEO of the Federal Sehat Sahulat Program and committee members in attendance.
The CEO briefed members on the Prime Minister’s directives for immediate restoration of services and the formal inauguration of the restored Sehat Sahulat services on 16 January 2026. The committee reviewed progress on bringing Universal Health Coverage services back for all permanent resident families of the Islamabad Capital Territory, Azad Jammu & Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan under the UHC model.
Members approved a revised PC-I with an estimated cost of approximately PKR 40 billion, extending the program through 30 June 2027 to fund free hospitalization services for eligible permanent resident families. To prevent service disruption the committee agreed to extend existing contracts with State Life Insurance Corporation and NADRA through addenda, while outstanding liabilities will be cleared from the PSDP as directed by the Prime Minister.
Speaking at the meeting, Syed Mustafa Kamal stressed the need for Pakistan to adopt modern health insurance and strategic purchasing models rather than directly managing hospital services, saying this approach will improve quality, efficiency and dignity in healthcare delivery. The minister confirmed that the Prime Minister will inaugurate the restored Sehat Sahulat services on 16 January 2026, Insha’Allah.
