The country’s first digital Basic Health Unit (BHU) has become operational in Gokina village, Islamabad, under the Federal BHU Digitisation Programme. The initiative aims to modernise primary healthcare by integrating digital registration, telemedicine, and electronic medical records.
The paperless, tech-enabled BHU was inaugurated in a ceremony attended by Federal Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal, District Health Officer Dr Syeda Rashida, Federal Secretary Laeeq Ahmed, Joint Secretary Health Syed Salahuddin Ahmed, and other officials. The programme was implemented in collaboration with Sehat Kahani, a leading digital healthcare platform in Pakistan.
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At the Gokina BHU, patients now receive structured digital registration, secure teleconsultations with qualified doctors and specialists, electronic medical records, and digital prescriptions. On-site nursing staff facilitate triage, consultations, and follow-ups, ensuring continuity of care.
Speaking at the launch, Minister Kamal highlighted the role of technology in bridging gaps in public healthcare. “Through telemedicine, we are committed to ensuring timely, quality care reaches every community, regardless of distance or limitations,” he said.
Dr Sara Saeed Khurram, co-founder and CEO of Sehat Kahani, noted that the initiative represents a new era in primary healthcare. “By integrating telemedicine and digital medical records, communities can access qualified healthcare without delays, while on-site staff deliver more coordinated care,” she said.
The Gokina telemedicine centre is equipped with secure video consultations, digital prescriptions, electronic medical records, and integrated pharmacy management systems. Dr Iffat Zafar Aga, COO of Sehat Kahani, said the model strengthens accountability, efficiency, and clinical decision-making, and can be scaled nationwide.
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The project also reflects Pakistan’s commitment to leveraging digital technology to improve health outcomes, prevent delays in care, and build a sustainable, connected healthcare ecosystem. Sehat Kahani’s platform also provides flexible opportunities for female doctors facing socio-cultural barriers, helping to expand access to qualified medical professionals across the country.