Pakistan, June 10 -- Pakistan spends less than 1% of its GDP on health, which affects the quality of medical services. This low investment limits access and quality of care for many people. The government needs to increase health funding to better serve the growing population's needs.

The doctor-to-patient ratio is very poor. The survey shows only one doctor for every 750,000 people. This makes it difficult for patients to get timely medical attention. Despite this, the number of doctors has increased by over 20,000 last year. Now, Pakistan has a total of 319,000 registered doctors, which is a positive step forward.

The health budget for this year is Rs925 billion. However, this amount remains insufficient to meet the increasing demand ...