Universal health coverage and priority diseases diagnostics: a case study of Essential Package of Health Services from Pakistan

The Lancet Regional Health - Southeast Asia 2026 Open access

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Authors: Mohammad Zeeshan, Sadia Shakoor, Amna Rehana Siddiqui, Rumina Syeda Hasan
DOI: 10.1016/j.lansea.2026.100719
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Abstract

Laboratory diagnostic services are vital for disease management and for developing public health strategies. Nevertheless, almost half of the global population continues to face challenges in accessing diagnostic services, limiting efforts toward universal health coverage.1 Pakistan has committed to providing universal health coverage (UHC-ACT 2024), thereby ensuring access to quality-assured diagnostic services in the country.2

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Healthcare Systems and Reforms Healthcare Systems and Practices Global Health and Epidemiology

Publication details

Journal / source
The Lancet Regional Health - Southeast Asia
Volume
45
Pages
100719–100719
Publication date
19 January 2026
Language
EN