Out-of-pocket payments: the hidden tax on the sick
In Pakistan, illness brings a bill families can’t afford. In 2023, 52.9% of health spending came from household pockets, fueling hardship, impoverishment, and poverty.
Apr 29, 2026
Jam Ahad Mahmood
The writer is a researcher and writer with 32 published articles and two book chapters in reputable academic journals. He is currently associated with Northwest A&F University (NWAFU), Yangling, Shaanxi, China. His PhD research focuses on Artemisia argyi, a medicinal plant known for its therapeutic potential against more than 50 diseases. He can be reached at [email protected].
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