In the early days of Pakistan's inception, Balochistan had to deal with a huge scarcity of medical resources, with just three hospitals and six dispensaries servicing the entire region. However, a transformative journey has unfolded since then, propelling Balochistan's health sector to commendable heights.
Over the past three decades leading up to 1980, a remarkable surge in healthcare infrastructure saw the establishment of 334 dispensaries, 1 medical college, and an array of healthcare facilities.
These include teaching hospitals, civil hospitals, district headquarters hospitals, rural health centers, primary health centers, and maternal and child health centers. This concerted effort significantly alleviated health challenges among Balochistan's populace.
Fast-forward to the present day, and the landscape of healthcare in Balochistan has undergone a remarkable metamorphosis.
Today, the province boasts a network comprising 541 dispensaries, 91 maternity and child centers, 756 primary health centers, and 116 rural health centers, alongside 33 district headquarters hospitals, 13 civil hospitals, and 18 teaching hospitals.
This expansion underscores a concerted commitment to provide accessible healthcare services across the region.
Notable additions to the healthcare infrastructure include specialized institutions such as the Quetta Institute of Cardiology, Balochistan Institute of Nephrology in Quetta, and hospitals in strategic locations like Gwadar, such as the GDA Hospital and Pak China Hospital. These facilities stand as pillars in ensuring quality healthcare reaches every corner of Balochistan.
Further enhancing medical education and training, Balochistan has seen the establishment of five medical colleges: Bolan Medical College in Quetta, Quetta Institute of Medical Sciences, Jhalawan Medical College in Khuzdar, Makran Medical College in Turbat, and Loralai Medical College.
