ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has announced a major step to improve healthcare facilities for its employees and their families by expanding medical insurance coverage and upgrading services at CDA Hospital.
The decision was taken in a meeting chaired by CDA Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa. During the briefing, officials informed that CDA employees will now have access to top hospitals in Islamabad through a panel system, ensuring better treatment options.
The new insurance plan will cover emergencies, OPD, medicines, and lab tests at both CDA Hospital and private hospitals.
In cases of life-threatening illnesses, the coverage will be further increased to provide complete medical care for employees and their families.
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It was also decided to include Capital Hospital in the State Life Insurance panel, allowing employees from other organizations to benefit from its services.
The CDA Chairman directed that income generated through this initiative should be used to improve hospital facilities.
Randhawa stressed that equal healthcare coverage must be provided to all CDA staff, from Grade 1 to Grade 21. He also approved an increase in the OPD limit for treatment at private hospitals.
The meeting further decided to introduce telemedicine and video consultation services, especially in Basic Health Units (BHUs), to provide quick and quality medical advice to patients in remote areas.
The CDA Chairman also instructed officials to negotiate discount packages with leading hospitals in Islamabad under the medical insurance plan to reduce costs and improve services.
