ISLAMABAD: In a reaffirmation of the enduring partnership between the United States and Pakistan, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires to Pakistan, Natalie A. Baker, met with Federal Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal to discuss bilateral collaboration in the health sector.
The high-level meeting focused on shared goals, existing U.S.-backed health initiatives, and Pakistan’s future healthcare roadmap amid pressing demographic and infrastructure challenges.
Minister Kamal highlighted the strong and resilient ties between the two nations and expressed appreciation for the U.S. government’s continued support in critical areas such as maternal and child health, disease prevention, and health system strengthening.
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He emphasized the importance of international collaboration to enhance the country’s healthcare delivery mechanisms.
Ms. Baker provided an overview of ongoing U.S.-supported health initiatives and reiterated the commitment of both the U.S. government and American private sector entities to remain strategic partners in Pakistan’s health reforms.
Both sides acknowledged the value of their long-standing partnership and expressed a mutual desire to expand cooperation to improve healthcare services across Pakistan.
During the meeting, Minister Kamal presented a comprehensive roadmap developed by the Ministry of National Health Services to enhance the national healthcare system.
He noted that with Pakistan projected to become the fourth most populous country by 2030, population growth presents a major challenge to sustainable development.
Drawing attention to public health concerns, Kamal stressed the need to reduce the country’s high population growth rate and raised alarm over the lack of effective sewage treatment systems.
He revealed that nearly 68% of diseases in Pakistan result from contaminated water and identified the provision of clean drinking water as a national priority.
To address this, the government is taking definitive steps to implement sewage treatment infrastructure nationwide.
The meeting concluded with both parties reaffirming their commitment to continued collaboration in achieving shared public health objectives and improving the quality of life for the people of Pakistan.
