The Balochistan government has launched a new telehealth application, Sehat Dehleez, offering free consultations with qualified doctors to residents across the province, including people living in remote and underserved areas.
The initiative aims to make medical advice more accessible by allowing residents to consult doctors from home instead of travelling long distances to healthcare facilities. The service is particularly intended to help communities where access to medical facilities can be difficult, especially during extreme weather conditions.
Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti announced the initiative on social media platform X, reporting an encouraging response during the service’s first 24 hours.
According to the figures shared by the chief minister, the platform received 791 consultation calls on its first day, of which 495 consultations were completed. A total of 718 calls included location information, with users reaching the service from across 35 districts.
The application has been introduced by the People’s Primary Healthcare Initiative (PPHI) Balochistan as part of efforts to improve access to timely medical guidance through digital technology.
Sehat Dehleez Receives 791 Calls on First Day
The newly launched telehealth platform recorded 791 consultation calls within its first 24 hours of operation, indicating early demand for remote medical services.
Of these calls, 495 consultations were completed, while location information was included in 718 calls. The reported figures indicate that the service received requests from people across 35 districts of Balochistan.
Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti described the response as a reflection of public trust and confidence in the initiative.
The early figures offer an initial indication of how digital healthcare services may help connect residents with medical professionals, particularly in areas where reaching a hospital or clinic requires significant travel.
However, the first-day figures alone do not establish the service’s long-term effectiveness. Continued use, consultation quality and the ability to handle demand will be important measures of the platform’s performance.
Free Consultations Available Around the Clock
Sehat Dehleez offers free consultations with qualified doctors 24 hours a day, seven days a week, according to the announcement.
The service covers several areas of healthcare, including general medical concerns, maternal and child health, and guidance on common illnesses.
Residents can use the platform to seek medical advice from home, potentially reducing unnecessary travel for preliminary consultations and basic healthcare guidance.
The availability of consultations around the clock may be particularly useful for people who struggle to reach healthcare providers during conventional working hours.
The service could also help residents obtain initial guidance about symptoms and determine what further medical attention may be appropriate.
However, remote consultations have limitations. Some medical conditions require physical examinations, diagnostic tests or urgent treatment at a healthcare facility. Patients experiencing medical emergencies should seek immediate emergency care rather than relying on an online consultation.
How Sehat Dehleez Could Help Remote Communities
Balochistan’s geography presents particular challenges for healthcare access, with some communities located far from major hospitals and medical facilities.
For residents in these areas, even a routine consultation can require significant time, transportation and travel expenses.
Sehat Dehleez is designed to reduce some of these barriers by connecting users with qualified doctors through digital technology.
Instead of travelling immediately for every non-emergency health concern, residents may be able to obtain initial medical guidance remotely.
The platform’s focus on maternal and child health is also relevant for families seeking medical advice on common health concerns. Access to preliminary guidance can help people better understand when additional assessment or treatment may be required.
The initiative is intended to complement existing healthcare facilities by improving access to medical advice, rather than replacing hospitals, clinics or in-person treatment where these are necessary.
Its broader effectiveness will depend on the availability of qualified doctors, reliable connectivity, ease of use and the ability to serve communities with limited digital access.
PPHI Balochistan Introduces the Digital Health Service
The People’s Primary Healthcare Initiative (PPHI) Balochistan introduced Sehat Dehleez to improve access to timely medical advice through technology.
The initiative reflects a wider effort to use digital platforms to connect patients with healthcare professionals, particularly in regions where conventional services may be difficult to reach.
According to the announcement, the application provides access to free consultations with qualified doctors across several medical categories.
The reported first-day response suggests that residents are already using the service, although more information will be needed to assess its coverage and sustained demand over time.
The platform could provide a practical additional channel for accessing healthcare if it remains reliable and accessible to residents across the province.
How to Access the Sehat Dehleez App
Residents can access Sehat Dehleez through its web application or Android application.
According to the reported announcement, users can access the relevant platforms by scanning the QR codes provided by the organisation.
People interested in using the service should look for the official QR codes and access instructions shared by PPHI Balochistan or the relevant government channels.
Users should make sure they are accessing the official service and avoid submitting personal or medical information through unverified links.
The supplied announcement does not specify a separate telephone number, direct app-store link or detailed registration process. Residents should therefore follow the organisation’s official instructions for access and use.
What the Launch Means for Healthcare in Balochistan
The launch of Sehat Dehleez represents an effort to make basic medical advice more accessible through digital services.
Its free consultation model could reduce one barrier for people who cannot easily afford or access routine medical consultations. The remote-access approach may also be useful for residents who live far from healthcare facilities or face travel difficulties during extreme weather.
The reported 791 calls during the first 24 hours, including 495 completed consultations, provide an early indication of demand for the service. The inclusion of location information from 718 calls across 35 districts also highlights the geographic reach reported by the provincial government.
The next challenge will be sustaining the service, ensuring consultations remain accessible and maintaining appropriate standards of medical care.
If implemented effectively, Sehat Dehleez could become a useful additional channel for residents seeking initial medical guidance without travelling long distances.
For now, the Balochistan government has launched the platform with the stated goal of bringing free medical consultations closer to communities across the province.
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