PESHAWAR, Mar 07 (APP): During a Provincial Dialogue on Thursday, speakers emphasized the need for strategic actions and fair resource allocation to ensure accessible healthcare for all in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Seminar Overview:
The seminar, organized by Blue Veins, a local Non-Governmental Organization, in collaboration with Lady Reading Hospital, aimed to address urgent health concerns and explore avenues for achieving the highest standard of physical, mental, sexual, and reproductive health (SRH) for all through inclusive and resilient healthcare systems.
Key Discussions:
The event featured sessions focusing on accessibility, the existing service delivery model, gender-inclusive human resources, infrastructure, and financial investments for the healthcare system. Bringing together healthcare stakeholders, health rights advocates, and civil society organizations (CSOs), the seminar facilitated evidence-based discussions and recommendations to strengthen policy and structural reforms for enhancing inclusive healthcare services in the province.
Government Commitment:
Dr. Samia Tahir, Deputy Director of Public Health DGHS, underscored the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government’s commitment to inclusive healthcare. She highlighted collaborative efforts with the KP government to implement policies aiming to overcome existing health inequalities, prioritize the dignity and rights of vulnerable groups, and build the capacity of health professionals in culturally sensitive service delivery.
Advocacy for Inclusivity:
Sana Ahmad, Program Coordinator at Blue Veins, emphasized the comprehensive approach required for inclusive healthcare, stressing the instrumental role of healthcare stakeholders in ensuring inclusivity.
Institutional Insights:
Dr. Muhammad Abrar Khan, Hospital Director of Lady Reading Hospital, provided insights into the challenges and emphasized the crucial role of large public institutions in promoting inclusive healthcare as a fundamental right.
Platform for Collaboration:
The seminar served as a crucial platform for collaboration and dialogue, aiming to establish a more inclusive and equitable healthcare system in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Future Directions:
Dr. Zia Ullah Chamkani, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at LRH MTI, highlighted the importance of fostering inclusivity within institutions to contribute to a healthcare system that responds to the needs of all vulnerable groups.
Youth Advocacy:
Durreshawar, representing Grow Up, a youth-led organization advocating for youth health rights, emphasized that inclusive healthcare for the youth is an investment in the future of society, stressing the need for the healthcare system to address their specific needs.
Actionable Solutions:
The seminar provided actionable solutions to enhance healthcare inclusivity in the province, emphasizing the significance of collaborative efforts to create lasting change.
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