PESHAWAR: In a major step to modernise livestock healthcare and improving service delivery in rural areas, the livestock and fisheries department is set to launch the “Ehsaas Be-Zuba’n Sehat Gaari” programme to provide free treatment and medicines to the farmers at doorstep.
Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has already cleared two schemes under the Annual Development Programme (ADP) 2026-27 for the launch of “Ehsaas Be-Zuba’n Sehat Gaari”.
The initiative carries a total estimated cost of Rs1 billion, comprising two separate schemes of Rs500 million each, one for the settled districts and one for the merged areas, according to officials.
They told Dawn that under the programme, 50 state-of-the-art mobile veterinary clinics would be introduced, including 25 clinics for settled districts and 25 for merged areas.
Officials say 50 modern mobile veterinary clinics to be introduced
The officials said the Ehsaas Be-Zuba’n Sehat Gaari would take veterinary healthcare directly to the doorsteps of livestock farmers, particularly in remote and underserved regions where access to professional veterinary services had long remained a challenge.
They said each mobile clinic would operate at tehsil level and would be headed by a qualified veterinary officer, supported by trained para-veterinary staff members.
The officials said those modern vehicles would function as fully equipped mobile veterinary hospitals and that they would provide diagnostic, preventive and emergency treatment services for livestock and poultry.
They added that each vehicle would be equipped with digital connectivity linked to a central monitoring dashboard, ultrasound facilities, microscopes for blood and fecal examination, vaccine and medicine storage units, surgical and obstetric kits and communication equipment.
The officials said the LED screens and sound systems would also be installed to run awareness videos and conduct farmer education sessions during field visits.
They said beyond treatment, the initiative gave special focus to livestock extension and farmer capacity building.
The officials said farmers would receive practical guidance on disease prevention, vaccination schedules, improved animal husbandry, poultry management and modern livestock production techniques.
They added that the component was expected to improve productivity, reduce disease outbreaks and minimise economic losses for farming communities.
The officials said to ensure timely emergency response, each mobile clinic would be stationed at a designated Ehsaas Be-Zuba’n Sehat Gaari Station within the respective tehsil.
They added that those stations would maintain refrigerated storage facilities for vaccines and medicines, enabling rapid deployment whenever required.
According to officials, the department will also upgrade the existing 42 mobile veterinary clinics already operating in settled districts by equipping them with modern diagnostic and treatment facilities.
Under the ongoing Integrated Livestock Development Programme in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the department has also procured 25 mobile veterinary vehicles and 18 milk quality testing vehicles. The milk testing vehicles will be equipped with modern analyzers capable of detecting milk adulteration, antibiotic residues and aflatoxins, contributing to improved food safety and public health.
The officials said once fully operational, the expanded fleet of mobile veterinary and milk quality testing vehicles was expected to increase the outreach of the livestock and dairy development department by around 20 percent, ensuring faster, more efficient and technology-driven services across the province.
They said the initiative reflected the provincial government’s commitment to strengthening the livestock sector, protecting animal health, supporting rural farmers and improving livelihoods in both settled and merged districts.
The officials said the Ehsaas Be-Zuba’n Sehat Gaari was not merely a fleet of mobile clinics; it represented a new service delivery model that brings essential public services directly to rural communities.
They said by improving animal healthcare, enhancing livestock productivity and empowering farmers with modern knowledge and technology, the programme was expected to make a lasting contribution to food security, poverty reduction and sustainable rural development in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Published in Dawn, July 1st, 2026