
Healthcare Inequality in Pakistan
Pakistan’s public-private healthcare split drives a two-tier system. Underfunded rural public hospitals and high private costs leave millions facing long travel and heavy out-of-pocket spending.
Jul 2, 2026
The writer studies Management Sciences at Sukkur IBA University, and academic researcher at NSRI (MIT) regulated global research center. She is a freelance columnist writes on various issues of national significance. Email ID: [email protected]

Pakistan’s public-private healthcare split drives a two-tier system. Underfunded rural public hospitals and high private costs leave millions facing long travel and heavy out-of-pocket spending.