Beijing: Federal Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal has said that Pakistan has enormous opportunities for international partnership in the health sector having a population of 25 million.
The Minister was addressing Boao Global Health Conference in Beijing today.
Syed Mustafa Kamal said that Pakistan can play an impressive role in training and cooperation in wake of the international scarcity of nurses and paramedical staff.
He apprised the conference that Prime Minister of the country inaugurated Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan modern digital system under which medical devices registration process will be completed in a hiatus of only 20 days.
He apprised that the government is fully active for tackling challenges faced in the health field.
He further added that the government has set up a committee for controlling the ever growing population of the country.
We have a vision patient centric, primary health and a system based on telemedicine, he informed.
He said that China like country can become a vital partner with Pakistan in the health field.
He emphasized that the economy can’t be progressed without the health.
Federal Minister for Health, Mustafa Kamal, is currently in Beijing, attending the Global Health Forum of the Boao Forum for Asia.
The forum, taking place from July 24 to 25, serves as a platform for international cooperation and the exchange of ideas on modern healthcare.
According to a statement issued by Pakistan’s Ministry of Health, the purpose of participating in the forum is to “promote mutual cooperation in addressing challenges facing health systems.”
Key topics of discussion at the forum include maternal and child health, and the critical impact of climate change on human health.
The Global Health Forum aims to highlight emerging global trends in the health sector and is considered a significant milestone in fostering international cooperation, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to health and well-being.
Minister Kamal’s attendance underscores Pakistan’s commitment to improving its healthcare system and engaging with the global community on pressing health issues.
Pakistan has recently reaffirmed its commitment to the World Health Organization’s global health agenda and is actively working on initiatives such as real-time disease surveillance, a universal medical record system linked to national identity cards, and strengthening its pharmaceutical and medical devices sectors.
The minister has also emphasized the urgent need for self-sufficiency in healthcare infrastructure and a focus on preventive healthcare measures to combat widespread issues like waterborne diseases and population growth.
