Healthcare Micro-Insurance Scheme Established

The Aga Khan Agency for Microfinance (AKAM) has established a healthcare insurance service in Pakistan. The First Microinsurance Agency (FMiA) will offer three products in conjunction with an education programme. Due to improved access to healthcare, there will be some commercial upside for private hospitals and manufacturers of affordable generic drugs. BMI welcomes the development and expects similar schemes to be unveiled in other low income countries.

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