ON my recent visit to a friend`s house, I learnt that his 72-year-old mother had been diagnosed with stage IV cancer.
Naturally, my friend was in distress. I accompanied him as he took his mother to the gastroenterologist who recommended an endoscopy on her.
During this process, we were asked by the medical team to provide a particular brand of gloves that were needed for the procedure. Upon purchasing these gloves, we were surprised by the cost; a single pack was priced at Rs350. I noted that the gloves had been manufactured in Sri Lanka, a country known for its recent economic challenges.
If Sri Lanka is capable of producing such medical supplies, why is Pakistan unable to manufacture basic products domestically? The question highlights broader concerns about the state of local manufacturing capabilities and the challenges facing the healthcare sector in Pakistan.