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Balochistan Boosts Health Funding by 30% to Rs96 Billion
19 Jun
Summary
- Health sector funding in Balochistan increased by 30% to Rs96 billion for fiscal year 2026-27.
- Rs1.3 billion allocated for the new trauma centre in Quetta to improve emergency services.
- Funding for Balochistan Health Card Programme increased to Rs6 billion for wider access.
The Balochistan government has announced a substantial increase in its health sector budget, earmarking Rs96 billion for the fiscal year 2026-27. This represents a significant 30% rise from the previous year's Rs71 billion, highlighting healthcare as a key provincial priority.
Of the total allocation, Rs6 billion is designated for development projects, while Rs90 billion will cover non-development expenditures. Notably, Rs1.3 billion has been set aside for the establishment of a new trauma centre in Quetta, aimed at bolstering emergency medical services. Furthermore, the Balochistan Health Card Programme will receive an increased grant of Rs6 billion, expanding healthcare access for citizens.
Primary healthcare services in rural areas will be strengthened through an enhanced grant of Rs8.8 billion for the People's Primary Healthcare Initiative (PPHI) network. The budget also prioritizes the availability of essential medicines, with the medicines budget rising by 23% to Rs8.5 billion. Specialized care facilities are also being supported, including allocations for Thalassaemia centres in Kech and Gwadar, and an increased budget for the Sheikh Zayed Bin Al Nahyan Institute of Cardiology.
