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