EZ Shifa’s digital clinic set to transform healthcare in Pakistan

May 26, 2025 (MLN): To discuss the national expansion of the cutting-edge telemedicine initiative “EZ Shifa’s Digital Clinic,” aimed at transforming healthcare delivery across Pakistan, the Chief Technology Officer of EZ Shifa called on the Federal Minister for Health, Mustafa Kamal.

The Minister was given a detailed briefing on the features of EZ Shifa’s Digital Clinic.

He appreciated the innovation and underscored the importance of leveraging technology to address critical gaps in healthcare, as per the press release issued today.

“The implementation of telemedicine in the health sector will prove to be a revolutionary step”, Mustafa Kamal stated.

“It will allow us to deliver access to doctors and medicines directly to people’s doorsteps”, he added.

Outlining the importance of the initiative, he added, “A significant portion of our population cannot reach hospitals”.

“Strengthening the primary healthcare system is the need of the hour”, he further noted.

“Currently, 70% of patients bypass Basic Health Units (BHUs) and head straight to major hospitals”, Mustafa Kamal said.

“With telemedicine, we can reduce the burden on large hospitals and make primary health centers more functional”, he further added.

Kamal emphasized the power of connectivity: “Today, almost every individual is linked to technology”.

“We must harness this connectivity to deliver health services more effectively. A medical consultation is now just a phone call away”, he said.

He also noted that telemedicine would especially benefit underprivileged patients and those living in remote areas who struggle to access hospitals.

“We envision a future where healthcare reaches even the farthest corners of the country through digital means”, he said.

Kamal shared that efforts are underway to link every citizen’s medical record with their national identity card for better integration and continuity of care.

To ensure the success of the project, pharmaceutical companies will be invited to establish factory outlets for medicine distribution.

The initiative will be implemented under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, with technology providers selected through a transparent bidding process.

“This is a revolutionary step in ensuring public access to modern healthcare facilities,” he concluded.

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