Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti announced on Tuesday that over 164 previously inactive Basic Health Units (BHUs) across the province have been reactivated over the past 20 months, marking a major milestone in the government’s health sector reforms.
The initiative aims to expand access to primary healthcare services, particularly for rural and underserved communities that have long faced limited medical facilities. Official estimates indicate that the revived BHUs will provide outpatient services to more than 100,000 patients annually, delivering immediate and reliable care at neighborhood and village levels.
Sharing the development on the social media platform X, CM Sarfraz Bugti linked improved service delivery and governance to broader stability in the province. “Without strengthening service delivery and governance, it is impossible to win the war against terrorism,” he wrote, highlighting the administration’s commitment to enhancing institutional effectiveness.
The Chief Minister emphasized that the revival of BHUs reflects the provincial government’s priorities in improving the standard of living for Balochistan’s residents. He assured that similar initiatives will continue as part of a larger agenda to strengthen governance and enhance public services across the province.
Previously, many BHUs in Balochistan were under-staffed and poorly equipped, often lacking essential facilities such as labor rooms. According to the provincial health directorate, the province has a total of 761 BHUs, of which 164 had been inactive.
The People’s Primary Healthcare Initiative (PPHI), a non-profit organization managing over 750 BHUs and health facilities in Balochistan, has played a key role in this revival. Notably, 108 BHUs were added to the PPHI network in 2020 under the administration of former CM Jam Kamal, further strengthening the province’s primary healthcare infrastructure.
These efforts mark a significant step toward improving healthcare accessibility, institutional oversight, and service delivery across Balochistan.
