The Health Sector Reform Commission has recommended building national networks for four vital healthcare support services to ensure the availability, quality, and coverage of health services.

The four networks are: the National Pharmacy Network (NPN), National Diagnosis Laboratory Network, National Blood Supply Network, and National Ambulance Network.

The commission, which submitted its report last week, said each service would be interconnected and managed nationwide through its own integrated digital platform based on specified standards, ensuring that people can access them easily, quickly, and reliably.

The recommendations come at a time when service seekers face numerous hurdles in accessing these essential services.