Show Title: The Significance of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Sehat Insaf Cards Program
The latest episode of Jarga Maraka (debate and council) focused on the importance of KP government’s Sehat Insaf Cards program for the health security in the province.
The show discussed the issuance of cards to poor families, health survey in KP to identify deserving beneficiaries, statistics about the progress of program, coordination between health and other departments, cards validity and utilization procedure, selection of hospitals, and the list of diseases that are covered by Sehat Insaf Cards program.
Mr. Riaz Tanoli, Director Sehat Insaf Cards Program, Peshawar, was the in-studio guest.
Mr. Tanoli said: “Five billion rupees have been earmarked for this two-year program. Accordingly, 1.8 million cards will be distributed in 25 districts on the basis of data collected by Benazir Income Support Program. Card holders will be awarded with Rs. 5,40,000 for the purpose of health security.”
A radio report, part of the show, shared data about the Sehat Insaf Card.
Twelve callers participated live in the show. They urged the government to distribute cards among the people of far flung areas as they had no access to proper health facilities.
About Sabawoon
Sabawoon airs in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). It is designed to highlight the local issues and promote the fundamental governance values, such as democracy, rule of law, women’s rights, and equal citizenry. The show airs Monday through Thursday every week under four themes on FM-101.5 Peshawar and Dera Ismail Khan 711 KHZ from 3:20 PM to 4:00 PM. On Monday, Jarga Maraka covers current affairs and important regional issues with an input from government and other senior officials. On Tuesday, Da Simay Jaaj gives an overview of the top stories from KP and FATA regions. Jwandai Jazbey airs on Wednesday and deals with issues of relevance to, and significance for, youth, students and women. Socio-cultural affairs are discussed in Ranra on Thursday.