Admissions in PHSA 2026

Introduction

Provincial Health Services Academy (PHSA) is a public-sector institution located in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It operates under the administrative control of the Health Department, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and serves as the province's premier hub for allied health education and in-service training.

PHSA is the first institution of its kind in Pakistan, established to sustain capacity-building initiatives within the provincial health sector. It oversees a vast network of teaching and training institutions across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

◆ Public-sector health academy under KP Health Department.
◆ First Provincial Health Services Academy in Pakistan.
◆ Located in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
◆ Headquartered at Budhni Road, Duranpur, Peshawar.
◆ Serves as the HRD institute for the provincial health sector.

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History

The roots of PHSA trace back to the health sector reforms of the 1990s, when capacity building of the provincial health department became a priority. The Provincial Health Development Centre (PHDC) was elevated to the status of Pakistan's first Provincial Health Services Academy to sustain these initiatives.

The academy was formally established and given the status of an attached department under the Health Department. Over the years, it has grown into a network of 23 institutions, including 6 District Health Development Centers, 10 Colleges of Nursing, 4 Paramedic Institutes, and 4 Public Health Schools. PHSA marked its 26th Foundation Day in September 2025.

◆ Evolved from the Provincial Health Development Centre (PHDC).
◆ Established as Pakistan's first Provincial Health Services Academy.
◆ Given attached department status under KP Health Department.
◆ Network expanded to 23 allied institutions across the province.
◆ Celebrated 26th Foundation Day in September 2025.

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Location

◆ Address: Budhni Road, Duranpur, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
◆ The academy is situated in Peshawar District, easily accessible from major city routes.
◆ Its network institutions are spread across Swat, Abbottabad, D.I. Khan, and other districts.

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Academic Programs

PHSA offers a wide range of undergraduate and diploma programs through its allied institutions, focusing on paramedical sciences, nursing, and public health. Programs are affiliated with Khyber Medical University (KMU) Peshawar and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Medical Faculty.

◆ BS Paramedics – Anesthesia, Cardiology, Emergency Care, ICU, and Radiology.
◆ BS Nursing (Generic) – 4-year degree program at affiliated Colleges of Nursing.
◆ Two-Year Paramedical Diploma – Morning and Evening Self-Finance shifts.
◆ Lady Health Visitors (LHV) Diploma – 2-year program at Public Health Schools.
◆ In-service training programs for health department personnel.

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Admissions

◆ Admissions open for Paramedical Diploma and LHV programs for the 2026 session.
◆ Application deadlines vary by program – LHV deadline is October 8, 2026.
◆ Applications submitted to respective schools or via the official admission portal.
◆ Entry test (NTS/KMU-CAT) required for BS and diploma programs.
◆ Merit-based selection with district-wise quota distribution.
◆ For complete admissions details, please visit the official website.

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Contact Information

◆ Address: Provincial Health Services Academy, Budhni Road, Duranpur, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
◆ Phone: +92-91-2614226, +92-91-2614231.
◆ Email: info@phsa.edu.pk.
◆ Admissions Email: admission@phsa.edu.pk.
◆ Website: official website