Economics of health and health care in Pakistan

The role of health economics is well-recognised for efficient and equitable health system.In developing countries though health system challenges are slightly different from developed countries, health economics tools are equally applicable.Pakistan is a low-middle income developing country. The health system of the country has evolved to a well-planned district basednetwork of health facilities with highly-skilled manpower and availability of lifesaving medicines with indigenous manufacturing capacity. Meanwhile, the expectations from the health system have also increased over the last few years. The present health system is facing difficulty in coping with growing pressure from the media, politicians and the civil society.