Minister Mustafa Kamal Inaugurates Digitalized Healthcare Centre in Karachi
Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal continues his push for digital healthcare. He recently inaugurated a new ‘Digitalized Healthcare Centre’ in Karachi. The event took place at a facility in Garden Officer Colony.
This inauguration is part of a broader provincial strategy. The government is working on several projects to improve healthcare delivery . The focus is on using technology to serve patients better.
The minister formally opened the center and offered prayers for its success. He also visited the facility to review its operations. Digital patient records are a key feature of this new center .
Expanding the Digital Health Network
This centre is the latest in a growing network. Earlier this year, the minister launched the city’s first Digital Health Centre under the Federal Healthcare Digitalization Program (FHDP) . A second digitized centre followed soon after .
The program aims to digitize Basic Health Units (BHUs) in both Karachi and Islamabad. The goal is to ensure specialist healthcare services are available at the primary level. Patients can now consult with doctors through technology without always visiting a major hospital .
How Digital Centres Work
These centres use telemedicine to connect patients with specialists. Doctors, sometimes based abroad, can examine patients through live video consultations . This is especially beneficial for those with complex diseases.
The minister noted that people often rush to big hospitals for minor ailments. This puts an unnecessary burden on the entire healthcare system . Strengthening primary care through digitization helps reduce this pressure.
Patients visiting these centers also receive free medicines. The initiative reflects the government’s commitment to providing timely and affordable treatment . The goal is to ensure quality healthcare services are available at the community level.
A Broader Vision for Health
Beyond digitalization, the minister emphasizes preventive care. He has stressed that healthcare is not just about treatment. It is also about preventing people from becoming patients in the first place.
Maternal and child health remains a national priority. The minister has highlighted alarmingly high maternal mortality rates . He continues to advocate for awareness and healthy practices.
The fight against polio also continues while Karachi remains an epicenter for the virus. Vaccination campaigns are ongoing to eradicate the disease from the country.
