Pakistan

Mixed public and private

How health coverage works

In Pakistan, health cover mixes public programmes with private insurance.

Public hospitals and provincial schemes such as Sehat Sahulat cover part of the population. Private health insurance is mostly employer-provided or bought by higher-income residents.

Official source: Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination

Private health insurance

Key facts

Official sourceMinistry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination
Insurers listedAdamjee Insurance, EFU General Insurance, Jubilee General Insurance, TPL Insurance
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Frequently asked questions

How does health insurance work in Pakistan?

Public hospitals and provincial schemes such as Sehat Sahulat cover part of the population. Private health insurance is mostly employer-provided or bought by higher-income residents.

Is private health insurance mandatory in Pakistan?

It depends on your situation. Pakistan mixes public programmes with private insurance; check the official source for the rules that apply to you.

Which health insurers can I look at in Pakistan?

Well-known insurers listed for Pakistan, in alphabetical order: Adamjee Insurance, EFU General Insurance, Jubilee General Insurance, TPL Insurance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation.

Where can I find official information on health cover in Pakistan?

Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination: https://www.nhsrc.gov.pk