Abstract:
It has been estimated that almost 10% of household expenses are spent on health
services, and almost 100 million populations are now under the poverty line in
Pakistan, so the government needs to initiate programs to better the society (Hasan et
al., 2022). The live and major example is Sehat Sahulat Program (SSP) initiated in
2015 under Universal health coverage (UHC) (Hasan et al., 2022). The SSP in
Pakistan is a government-led initiative to provide access to quality healthcare services
for underserved populations, including low-income and rural communities. As a
result, patients who have enrolled in the program have reported improved access to
healthcare services and better health outcomes. The major reason for studying the SSP
is to evaluate program effectiveness and examine program outcomes. This study will
also contribute to research in raising public awareness. There are few researches
available on the impact assessment study of SSP, and this study will be conducted in
Punjab province (Lahore) to determine its impact on the patient's health. There is a
research gap in the impact study of SSP that evidence-based research did not
adequately analyze its impact on the province of Punjab (Lahore). As per the
evidence-based studies, the gathered data is based on random surveys of public and
private hospitals and patients from different cities and areas. For this purpose, the
agile methodology theory will be used, and patient perceptions will be conducted. It is
qualitative research, and data will be collected from 25 respondents through in-depth
interviews with patients. The Convenient sampling technique will be utilized, and a
descriptive case study will be done. The results will check the program's effectiveness
as perceived by patients of Lahore.
