Sindh hands public dispensaries to government-funded NGO

Sindh hands public dispensaries to government-funded NGO

The Sindh Health Department has decided to transfer the management of all government dispensaries across the province to a government-funded non-governmental organization (NGO), marking a significant change in the administration of primary healthcare services.

The department has issued an official notification to all District Health Officers (DHOs), directing them to implement the new administrative arrangements. Under the decision, the selected government-funded NGO will take responsibility for managing the day-to-day operations of public dispensaries throughout Sindh.

Officials say the move aims to improve the efficiency of healthcare services, strengthen administrative oversight, and enhance access to basic medical care for communities that rely on these facilities. The NGO will oversee operational matters while working within the framework established by the provincial health authorities.

The notification confirms that the transition will apply to all government dispensaries in the province. However, the Health Department has not yet released additional details about the implementation timeline, the scope of the NGO’s responsibilities, or how the new management model will affect existing staff and services.