Health insurance scheme for poor people in next few months: Kiani

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Islamabad, Dec. 04 (TNS): Minister for National Health Services Aamir Mehmood Kiani has said the health insurance scheme will be launched for poor segments of society in the next few months.

Addressing a function in Islamabad on Tuesday, he said fifty percent of the poor will be covered under this scheme by the end of next year.

The Minister also announced the construction of three hospitals in the federal capital.

Amir Mehmood Kiani said the government is giving priority to the health sector. He also stressed for taking steps towards checking population growth.