Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Local Government and Rural Development Faisal Amin Khan Gandapur says government is taking special measures to ensure maximum health facilities to the poor segments of society.

Addressing a ceremony in Dera Ismail Khan on Sunday, he said provision of affordable modern facilities and equipment in hospitals across the province, including Dera Ismail Khan, is a key priority of the government.

Faisal Amin Gandapur said the government has taken revolutionary steps for providing maximum health cover to the people through Universal Health Card Scheme.