Developing a three-dimensional narrative to counter polio vaccine refusal in Charsadda.

Background: Endemic polio in Pakistan is threatening the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (PEI). In recent years, vaccine refusals have surged, spiking polio cases. The current study was conducted to understand the ethnic, religious and cultural roots of vaccine refusals in Charsadda District and explore the remedial options.

Progress Of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Pakistan) Towards Universal Health Coverage.

Background: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) launched its flagship Social health protection initiative (SHPI), named Sehat Sahulat Program (SSP). SSP envisions to improve access to healthcare for poorest of the poor and contribute towards achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Current study was undertaken to analyze SSP in context of UHC framework i.

Political Architecture And Legal Framework Related To Social Health Protection Schemes In Pakistan: Qualitative Inquiry Of Policy Makers' Viewpoint.

Background: Pakistan is a federal state with three tiers of government. Following contentious general elections in 2013, ever first democratic transition took place in Pakistan. Subsequently, two social health protection schemes were launched.