The healthcare system in Balochistan is in a state of crisis. Despite being Pakistan’s largest province by landmass, Balochistan suffers from a critical scarcity of even basic medical facilities. While the population already faces numerous socio-economic challenges, the lack of accessible healthcare has created a life-threatening dilemma. Currently, patients from rural areas are forced to travel hundreds of kilometres to Quetta or Karachi for treatment.
This journey is not only a massive financial burden but is often fatal. Many lose their lives in transit during emergencies. Healthcare is a fundamental right that must be accessible in every corner of the province. I strongly urge the provincial government and the relevant health authorities to take immediate, concrete action to establish functional clinics in rural areas before more lives are needlessly lost.
Mukhtiar Mehr
Hub
