The country’s first digital Basic Health Unit (BHU) has become operational in Gokina village of Islamabad under the Federal BHU Digitisation Programme.

The Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, in collaboration with Sehat Kahani inaugurated the paperless and telemedicine-enabled BHU.

The inaugural ceremony was attended Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination Syed Mustafa Kamal, District Health Officer Dr Syeda Rashida, Federal Secretary Laeeq Ahmed, Joint Secretary Health Syed Salahuddin Ahmed and other officials and local community representatives.

The launch puts a working model on the ground that shows how primary care can move from fragmented, paper-based processes to connected, accountable, data-driven care within real public sector conditions. At BHU Gokina, digital first care is now live.

Patients receive structured digital registration, secure teleconsultations with qualified doctors and specialists, electronic medical records and digital prescriptions. On-site nursing staff anchor the experience. They lead triage, facilitate consultations and ensure continuity of care through follow-ups.

Speaking on the occasion, the health minister emphasised the importance of technology in public healthcare.

“Actions speak louder than words, and today our vision is visible on the ground. Through telemedicine, we are committed to filling Pakistan’s healthcare gaps, using technology to ensure timely, quality care reaches every community, regardless of distance or limitations,” he said.