The government has launched a major reform in the health sector, merging seven existing institutions—including the Directorate General of Health Services, Directorate of Health Education, and Directorate of Family Planning—into three directorates. The restructured bodies will be the Directorate of Medical Services, overseeing all hospitals; the Directorate of Primary Health Care and Public Health, focusing on preventive and primary care; and the Directorate of Health Education and Research, managing medical, dental, and nursing education. The Medicine and Healthcare Products Regulatory Authority (MHRA) will replace the current Directorate of Drug Administration to regulate medicines and cosmetics. A Health Technology Assessment Unit will evaluate medical products and technology for better decision-making. Officials say the reforms aim to provide integrated services at a single point, improve efficiency, and strengthen the overall healthcare system, with phased implementation expected within 30 to 45 days.
A major reform initiative has been launched in the health sector to build a quality and sustainable healthcare system in the country, 54 years after independence. Following the formation of the interim government, a Health Sector Reform Commission was established, and the implementation of its recommendations is now in the final stage.
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