The federal Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, in partnership with Sehat Kahani, has inaugurated a paperless, telemedicine-enabled Basic Healthcare Unit in Gokina, Islamabad as part of the BHU digitalization program. The new Digital BHU operates within public sector conditions to demonstrate how primary care can shift from fragmented paper systems to connected, accountable, data-driven services.
At the Gokina facility patients now receive structured digital registration, secure video consultations with qualified doctors and specialists, electronic medical records and digital prescriptions supported by integrated pharmacy management. On-site nursing staff lead triage, facilitate teleconsultations and manage follow-ups to ensure continuity of care at the Digital BHU.
Syed Mustafa Kamal, Federal Minister for National Health Services, said, “Actions speak louder than words, and today our vision is visible on the ground. Through telemedicine, we are committed to filling Pakistan’s healthcare gaps, using technology to ensure timely, quality care reaches every community, regardless of distance or limitations.” His remarks highlighted the government push to expand digital primary care across Islamabad and beyond.
Dr. Sara Saeed Khurram, Co-founder and CEO of Sehat Kahani, welcomed the initiative and noted the patient impact: “This inauguration represents a new era for primary healthcare in Pakistan. By integrating telemedicine, digital medical records, and seamless follow-ups, we are enabling communities to access qualified healthcare without delays, while empowering on-site staff to deliver more coordinated and informed care.” The Digital BHU model aims to reduce delays and improve clinical decision-making in everyday practice.
Dr. Iffat Zafar Aga, Co-founder and COO of Sehat Kahani, added that a paperless, connected primary care system strengthens accountability and efficiency and that the Gokina center serves as a scalable model that can be replicated across Pakistan. Sehat Kahani’s digital infrastructure at the site includes secure video consultations, EMRs, digital prescriptions and integrated pharmacy systems tailored for public clinics.
Key stakeholders attending the inauguration included senior officials from the Ministry of Health, district and federal health officers, representatives of the Federal Sehat Sahulat Program and Sehat Kahani leadership, alongside local community members and media. The event featured a recitation from the Holy Quran, the national anthem, keynote remarks, a project video presentation, a ribbon-cutting ceremony, clinic and software walkthroughs, media interaction and high tea.
The Gokina Digital BHU demonstrates practical steps toward modernizing primary healthcare delivery in Pakistan while showcasing how technology can improve access, accountability and continuity. Sehat Kahani’s platform, available as a mobile application for consumers and as e-clinics for low-income communities, also continues to support flexible opportunities for female doctors facing socio-cultural barriers to practice.
