Rawalpindi, June 4 -- Pakistan's public healthcare system is facing mounting pressure as three major government hospitals in Rawalpindi have accumulated outstanding dues of nearly Rs 2.2 billion to pharmaceutical suppliers, jeopardising the availability of free medicines for patients, as reported by The Express Tribune.

According to The Express Tribune, despite the Punjab government's commitment to providing free medicines in emergency wards, outpatient departments, and hospital wards, the latest financial allocations have fallen far short of requirements. Authorities released only Rs 130 million for medicine procurement during the final weeks of the fiscal year. Under the allocation, Holy Family Hospital received Rs 60 million, Benazir ...