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Healthcare System & Medical Reforms in Pakistan MCQs with Answer

What is the name of Pakistan’s national health insurance program?
A) Pakistan Medical Plan
B) Sehat Sahulat Program
C) National Health Initiative
D) Prime Healthcare Scheme

Which organization regulates medical education and practice in Pakistan?
A) Pakistan Medical Association
B) Pakistan Health Ministry
C) Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC)
D) World Health Organization (WHO)

What percentage of GDP does Pakistan spend on healthcare as of recent years?
A) 1-2%
B) 5-6%
C) 8-9%
D) 10-12%

Which Pakistani province has introduced the Universal Health Coverage program?
A) Punjab
B) Sindh
C) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
D) Balochistan

Which institution is responsible for drug regulation in Pakistan?
A) Pakistan Drug Authority
B) Ministry of Health
C) Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP)
D) Pakistan Pharmaceutical Board

Pakistan’s first heart transplant was performed in which city?
A) Karachi
B) Lahore
C) Islamabad
D) Peshawar

Which global organization assists Pakistan in polio eradication efforts?
A) United Nations
B) World Bank
C) WHO
D) UNESCO

Which disease has Pakistan struggled to completely eradicate?
A) Malaria
B) Polio
C) Tuberculosis
D) Hepatitis C

The first liver transplant in Pakistan was conducted at which hospital?
A) Aga Khan University Hospital
B) Shifa International Hospital
C) Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute (PKLI)
D) Jinnah Hospital

Which of the following is a major cause of infant mortality in Pakistan?
A) Diabetes
B) Malnutrition
C) Hypertension
D) Skin infections

What is the leading cause of death in Pakistan?
A) Heart disease
B) Cancer
C) Tuberculosis
D) Road accidents

Which Pakistani city has the highest number of healthcare facilities?
A) Karachi
B) Lahore
C) Islamabad
D) Quetta

Which Pakistani hospital is internationally recognized for cancer treatment?
A) Jinnah Hospital
B) Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS)
C) Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital
D) Mayo Hospital

What is the primary reason for the shortage of doctors in rural Pakistan?
A) Lack of medical universities
B) Low salaries and lack of facilities
C) High migration of doctors abroad
D) Inadequate medical equipment

Which of the following is a leading public health issue in Pakistan?
A) Depression
B) Diabetes
C) Hypertension
D) All of the above

Which organization is responsible for managing blood donations in Pakistan?
A) Pakistan Red Crescent Society
B) Ministry of Health
C) Edhi Foundation
D) WHO Pakistan

Pakistan launched its first telemedicine initiative in which year?
A) 2005
B) 2010
C) 2015
D) 2020

Which government program aims to reduce maternal and child mortality rates in Pakistan?
A) Lady Health Workers Program
B) Sehat Card Program
C) Prime Healthcare Initiative
D) Pakistan Health Program

Which disease saw an outbreak in Pakistan in 2022, leading to a national emergency?
A) Dengue
B) Malaria
C) COVID-19
D) Cholera

Pakistan’s first medical university was established in which city?
A) Islamabad
B) Lahore
C) Karachi
D) Peshawar

What is the name of Pakistan’s leading public-sector hospital in Islamabad?
A) Mayo Hospital
B) Jinnah Hospital
C) Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS)
D) Punjab Institute of Cardiology

Which Pakistani province has the highest number of medical colleges?
A) Punjab
B) Sindh
C) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
D) Balochistan

Which is the largest private hospital in Pakistan?
A) Indus Hospital
B) Aga Khan University Hospital
C) Shaukat Khanum Hospital
D) CMH Lahore

Which city has the highest number of registered doctors in Pakistan?
A) Lahore
B) Islamabad
C) Karachi
D) Peshawar

Which factor significantly contributes to poor healthcare delivery in rural areas?
A) Lack of awareness
B) Political instability
C) Limited infrastructure and staff
D) Overpopulation

What is Pakistan’s ranking in the Global Health Security Index 2023?
A) 40
B) 55
C) 80
D) 105

Which country provides the most medical aid to Pakistan?
A) China
B) United States
C) Saudi Arabia
D) United Kingdom

Which hospital is named after Pakistan’s first Prime Minister?
A) Liaquat National Hospital
B) Jinnah Hospital
C) Quaid-e-Azam Medical Complex
D) PIMS

What is the role of the Pakistan Nursing Council?
A) Regulates nursing education and training
B) Provides free medical services
C) Conducts medical research
D) Supplies hospitals with staff

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