How to Access Basic Health Unit Scheduling in KP Province

The initial phase of healthcare delivery in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) is Basic Health Units (BHUs). They offer necessary medical services, vaccination, maternal and child health services and simple medicines to the local communities. The provincial government has been working towards digitalizing and systematizing BHU services hence simplifying the process of people booking appointments and enjoying the services offered.

Importance of BHU Scheduling

• It reduces long waiting times.
  
• Helps ensure patients get timely checkups.
  
• Makes vaccination and maternal health services more organized.
  
• Improves efficiency for both doctors and patients.
  

Ways to Access BHU Scheduling in KP

1. Through Sehat Sahulat Program App/Portal
   
   • The KP government has linked many BHUs with the Sehat Sahulat system.
     
   • Patients can use the official app or website to find the nearest BHU and check available timings.
     
2. District Health Office (DHO) Websites
   
   • Many districts in KP provide health service updates, including BHU schedules, through their official websites.
     
   • You can check working hours and doctors’ duty rosters there.
     
3. Helpline and SMS Services
   
   • The provincial health department often shares helpline numbers for appointment information.
     
   • In some areas, SMS alerts are also available to confirm timings.
     
4. On-Site Registration at BHUs
   
   • If online access is not available, patients can visit their nearest BHU.
     
   • The staff at the registration desk guides patients about doctor availability, vaccination days, and timings for special clinics.
     
5. Mobile Health Teams
   
   • In remote areas, mobile health units linked with BHUs provide services on fixed days.
     
   • The schedule is usually shared by the district administration in advance.
     

Tips for Patients

• Always carry your CNIC and health card (if applicable).
  
• For vaccination, bring the vaccination card of your child.
  
• Call the BHU or district helpline before visiting to confirm timings.
  
• Women and elderly patients are often given priority slots.
  

With computer aided tools, helplines and on-site services, access to BHU scheduling in KP province has been made easier. Patients can now organize their healthcare more effectively and save more time whether using mobile applications, websites, or by direct visits.