Focusing on Access and Quality of Health Services: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Progressive Healthcare Reforms

Abstract

This research has analyzed the effects of the Government reforms on health service delivery in both public and private hospitals within Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has undertaken significant strides in healthcare reform. Programs like Sehat Card Plus prioritized expanding access to quality care for residents. Initiatives like the Revamping Primary and Secondary Healthcare program have focused on improving the quality of care delivered. This is achieved by modernizing facilities and equipment, ensuring healthcare professionals have the necessary resources and training. This approach empowers individuals and promotes a more sustainable healthcare system overall. The study has used data from paneled hospitals where reforms were launched for health service delivery. The authors have used the ADF test and the Granger causality test. The study results showed that delivery was expanded and enhanced throughout the province due to all the improvements. Moreover, the Granger Causality test determined that there existed a causal relationship between OPD and HR, and there also existed a Granger Causal relationship between OPD and FR. The study suggested that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa should work towards a future where residents must receive effective treatment throughout the healthcare system. Moreover, there is a dire need for strict monitoring for the provision of quality care delivered to the people and universal health coverage in KP throughout the country.