Federal Minister for National Health Services Syed Mustafa Kamal has announced the restoration of the Health Facilitation Program in Islamabad after several years, enabling citizens to access quality healthcare services free of cost.

He made the announcement during a visit to Dr. Akbar Niazi Teaching Hospital in Islamabad, where he reviewed services being provided under the Health Facilitation Program, now operating as the Prime Minister's National Health Program.

Thanking Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif for approving the proposal, Syed Mustafa Kamal said the program has been revived in the public interest and launched in 42 hospitals across the twin cities.

He said eligible patients can now receive free treatment under the scheme, which will be implemented within Islamabad's territorial jurisdiction.

The Minister said all program-related expenditures are being monitored through a real-time data system and that no irregularities or violations will be tolerated.

He warned that any hospital found involved in malpractice, corruption or violations of program rules would be removed from the scheme.

During the visit, the Federal Minister also met patients receiving treatment under the Prime Minister's National Health Program, inquired about their wellbeing and sought feedback on the services being provided.