Pakistan, April 18 -- Pakistan has taken a significant step in healthcare by declaring the Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) as each citizen's Medical Record (MR) number. This decision has been praised as a historic milestone by many in the health sector. It comes from high-profile organizations like the Health Research Advisory Board (HealthRAB).

Prof. Abdul Basit, Chairman of HealthRAB, applauded the move as transformative for Pakistan's health governance. He commended Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal and NADRA Chairman Lt Gen Muhammad Munir Afsar for this "visionary and game-changing" initiative. Using CNIC as a universal MR number will enhance patient-centric care and aid in identifying undiagnosed conditions like diabe...