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What else can one think about — Evidence & Opportunities (Pakistan)

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WHO country profile
Core indicators for Pakistan (population, spending, service coverage, mortality, risk factors). Updated links maintained by WHO.
IDF Diabetes Atlas (2024) — Pakistan
Current diabetes burden and trajectories. Use this for sizing digital diabetes and cardiometabolic programs.
Hypertension reviews in Pakistan
National/pooled estimates and risk factors. Useful for tele-cardiology, RPM, and population screening design.

Aligned with PHC focus — backed by public sources

Each item maps to the PHC memo areas and links out to references. Where possible, we link to upstream sources rather than restating volatile figures.

Tele‑Cardiology & Hypertension

RPM for BP, risk stratification, referral to specialists; integrate with ThinkRoman heartlink and mobile/care flows.

Digital Diabetes Prevention & Management

DPP‑style coaching, connected devices, high‑risk flags, Urdu content; employer/insurer models possible.

Maternal health & nutrition (camps + tele)

Antenatal pathways, anemia/Vit‑D screening, GDM screening; outreach camps + remote follow‑ups.

Water‑borne illness response (monsoon)

SMS/WhatsApp triage, ORS/zinc kits, mobile e‑clinics; trigger by rainfall/water‑quality and local alerts.

Instant care reach — Health Partner model

Patients without phones can access care via a pharmacy or village vendor partner who initiates the consult.

Tele‑mental health (stepped care)

CBT modules in Urdu, counselor chat + video, EAP/university pilots; integrate with primary care.

Other areas to explore (evidence‑backed)

These are additive ideas consistent with Pakistan's public data; each links to a credible source. Prioritize pilots where partners and reimbursement exist.

Screening bundles at primary care
Low‑cost NCD screening (BP, BMI, RBG) + referral nudges. Size using WHO country indicators.
Air‑quality informed advisories
AQI‑triggered SMS for cardiopulmonary risk groups; align with local alerts and clinics.
Insurance‑linked pilots (SSP/KP)
Where feasible, align pilots with provincial schemes and benefit packages; see health financing assessments.
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