Prime Minister Imran Khan distributed Sehat Insaf card among the transgender community in an attempt to include them in this project.
According to reports, a ceremony was held at the Prime Minister House in Islamabad to present the cards to the members of the transgender community.
Scheme offers the free treatment for angioplasty, brain surgery, cancer and other diseases. The data has been taken from National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA).
While addressing to the community, PM Imran said, ” The purpose of this initiative is to tell you that our government is embracing you”
At least 15 million people will benefit from this policy. The card holders could receive medical facilities up to Rs 720,000. The medical facilities would be available in more than 150 private and government hospitals.
The transgender community members in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) had also got their health cards in May to end discrimination.
