Ijaz Kakakhel
The Senate Standing Committee on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination on Thursday deferred a private member bill which asked for getting free emergency health care in hospitals ensuring access to immediate medical assistance for safeguarding public health and safety.
The Senate committee discussed the Private Member Bill titled “The Pakistan Emergency Treatment Coverage Programme Bill, 2023,” introduced by Senator Sania Nishter. The bill was deferred for further consideration in collaboration with the Ministry. The committee held its meeting today at parliament house while Senator Dr. Muhammad Humayun Mohmand was on chair.
Furthermore, the Private Member Bill titled “The Injured Persons (Medical Aid) (Amendment) Bill, 2023,” introduced by Senator Prof. Mehar Taj Roghani, was also deferred. The committee deliberated extensively and decided to reconvene in a fortnight, inviting representatives from the law department, the department of interior to discuss providing emergency medical treatment to injured persons without delay on a priority basis, without adhering to medico-legal formalities or demanding payment prior to administering emergency medical treatment.
