PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government’s flagship health initiative, the “Extension of D-TALK and Insulin for Life Project,” continued to provide essential free medicines and insulin to thousands of deserving diabetes patients across the province.
According to Project Focal Person Dr Ashfaq, the programme offered free treatment to Type-1 diabetes patients, pregnant women with diabetes, and eligible Type-2 patients from any district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
He highlighted that the initiative had become a source of relief for poor and underprivileged families, though occasional medicine shortages posed challenges.Dr Ashfaq credited the project’s success to the provincial government’s efforts and the foundational work of former Project Director Dr Aamir. He praised current Project Director Dr Abrar for his professional leadership and dedication, which have enhanced the programme’s effectiveness.
Under Dr Abrar’s supervision, greater transparency in medicine distribution has been achieved, with increased focus on district-level monitoring, administrative reforms, and timely delivery of services to patients. These measures have led to notable improvements in overall performance.Beneficiaries have appealed to the government for priority allocation of additional funds to address shortages, ensuring uninterrupted treatment and preventing severe complications from diabetes.
Dr Ashfaq expressed hope that, with Dr Abrar’s continued leadership, the project could expand further, positioning Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as a leading province in diabetes care and welfare-oriented healthcare.
