REGULATION OF PRIVATE HEALTHCARE INSTITUTIONS IN PAKISTAN: A LEGAL AND POLICY APPRAISAL

Abstract

The issue of private healthcare in Pakistan is essential, as it is a complement to the state-owned healthcare and meets the increasing healthcare needs. The high rate of growth in the sector raises questions of quality, responsibility, and equal access. Weak regulatory enforcement, fractured oversight, and institutional capacity are the sources of ethical, legal, and policy issues.  Major concerns are unregulated private facilities, inconsistent service delivery, and accessibility for the disadvantaged groups. Moreover, this research emphasize on an analytical understanding of the regulation of private healthcare, revealing prospects for evidence-based policy, ethical practice, and efficient healthcare provision.