Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan says no compromise will be made over the provision of free medical treatment under the health card scheme in registered private hospitals.

Presiding over a meeting in Peshawar on Wednesday, he directed the health authorities to take strict action against those private hospitals who are creating hurdles in free treatment under health card for the public.

Mahmood Khan said a transparent inquiry should be conducted to resolve the genuine reservations of private hospitals and asked the private hospital administrations to ensure better medical treatment of public without any discrimination.

The Chief Minister said the health card is a pro-poor project of the present government is committed to provide medical relief to the public.

Source: Radio Pakistan