Health insurance sought for differently-abled

'They require special care by the authorities'

ISLAMABAD: Activists and representatives of civil society on Monday demanded that the authorities concerned announce a special health insurance plan for differently-abled people to ensure they get appropriate medical cover.

These people require special care by the authorities, which is only possible by giving them medical assistance.

Momina Khayal, a representative of civil society, said that the government has already announced a health insurance scheme for deserving people and asked to plan a similar scheme for differently-abled people.

She added that hospitals should be asked to give a priority to differently-abled people for medical treatment.

Another social activist, Maliha Hussain, said that a survey should be held on the health facilities and training required for differently-abled people living in the country and then start working on sharing their burden through the relevant departments.

Published in The Express Tribune, May 19^th, 2020.