Pakistan has made significant progress in key health indicators, reflecting sustained improvements in healthcare delivery and public health outcomes as the healthcare system comprises public and private sectors.
According to the Pakistan Economic Survey 2025-26, the government is being the primary provider of preventive and basic healthcare services, while the private sector contributes significantly to curative care.
Various national health programmes have been launched to address major health issues such as maternal and child health, immunization, nutrition, and disease control.
During the period under review, Pakistan recorded steady gains across major health indicators. Life expectancy at birth increased from 66.5 years in 2018 to 67.8 years in 2024, while the prevalence of HIV remained stable at 0.2 percent.
The incidence of tuberculosis remained broadly stable, whereas maternal health improved considerably. As per PDHS/PMMS(2019), maternal health also improved, with the maternal mortality ratio declining from 276 to 186 per 100,000 live births.
As per Pakistan Social Living Standard Measurement Surveys (PSLM), notable progress is also observed in child health, as immunization coverage rose from 68 percent in 2018-19 to 73 percent in 2024-25, alongside reductions in neonatal mortality from 41 to 35 per 1,000 live births and infant mortality from 60 to 47 per 1,000 live births.
Overall, these improvements highlighted meaningful advancements in maternal and child healthcare and strengthened public health services in Pakistan.