Govt to upgrade RHCs, BHUs to enhance health coverage

ISLAMABAD, Oct 14 (APP):The Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination has decided to upgrade Rural Health Centres (RHCs) and Basic Health Units (BHUs) of the federal capital with provision of more facilities to ensure best medical cover to citizens.

According to an official of the ministry, there is a plan to improve healthcare delivery system in the federal capital to satisfy the patients and added that up-gradation of existing health infrastructure is part of its plan.

He said that the government has started up-gradation of all health facilities in Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) while dispensaries were also being upgraded to ensure provision of standard medical services to people.