Health insurance sought for differently-abled
'They require special care by the authorities'
Representational image showing a form for health coverage. PHOTO: REUTERS
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 19th, 2020.
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 19th, 2020.