KP Government Launches Rs2.6 Billion Livestock Health Programme
145 mobile veterinary clinics and 27 laboratories to provide healthcare services across the province
PESHAWAR: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has launched a Rs2.6 billion livestock health programme aimed at improving veterinary services and supporting livestock farmers across the province.
The programme, named “Ehsaas-e-Bezaban Sehat Gaari”, will establish 145 mobile veterinary clinics and 27 mobile laboratory units. A total of 202 veterinary doctors and assistants will be deployed under the initiative.
According to the Livestock Department, the mobile clinics will operate at the tehsil level and provide vaccination, diagnosis, treatment and emergency veterinary services. The initiative is particularly aimed at improving access to healthcare for livestock in remote and underserved areas.
The department said the mobile veterinary services would also be connected to a central digital dashboard. The system will help authorities monitor field activities, improve oversight and manage the services more effectively.
The programme also includes mobile laboratories for milk-quality testing. These units will allow samples to be tested on-site for adulteration and potentially harmful contaminants, helping improve monitoring of milk quality.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Chief Minister Sohail Afridi said the programme was intended to bring veterinary care closer to livestock farmers and reduce the difficulties caused by long travel distances.
He said farmers should have access to quality veterinary services regardless of where they live in the province.
Afridi also highlighted the importance of disease prevention, timely treatment and better livestock care. According to him, improving veterinary services can help farmers protect their animals and increase livestock productivity.
The chief minister noted that livestock provides income, food and financial support to a large number of families in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.
Under the new programme, the provincial government aims to make modern veterinary services more accessible to farmers and strengthen the overall livestock healthcare system.
