Investment in the health sector by Banks and Financial Institution (BFIs) has increased around 61 per cent until mid February 2013 in comparison to the same period previous year. The investment from BFIs in these sectors was Rs 9.79 billion till mid February 2013, while it was Rs 6.9 billion during the same period last year.  

According to the canalysts, different factors such as less risks, various facilities from government, discount in buying medical goods or high returns within short period have attracted more investments to the health sector,  compared to other investment areas.  The higher number of patients and the general increase of  population have also attracted investment prospects in health sectors, mainly in medical centers, hospitals and nursing homes. 

Similarly, the investment by BFIs in the service sector, excluding education, has also increased up to 21 per cent during the same period, with total investment of Rs 66.83 billion. The investment in the same sector was Rs 55.14 billion in the corresponding period of previous year.