‘Skilled workforce key to Pakistan’s fight against emerging diseases’
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Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Health Dr Malik Mukhtar Ahmad Bharath (centre) attends the One Health Workforce Development Project Orientation and National Stakeholders’ Meeting at the Pak Secretariat Auditorium in Islamabad on February 19, 2025. — Facebook@tariq.mahmoodali
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ISLAMABAD: A highly skilled and well -integrated health workforce is essential to tackling the increasing risk of zonotic diseases, anti -microbial resistance (AMR), and climate health crises.
From a health point of view, emerging health risks and future pandemic diseases are the key solution, experts and officials said on Wednesday.
“Kovide 19 pandemic diseases have taught us that no one can work in isolation when facing public health risks. We need mutual support for flexibility and preparation between health, veterinary, and environmental sectors, “Dr. Malik Mukhtar Ahmad Bharat said with the Coordinator of Health Prime Minister, while a Healthwork Force Development Project Organization and National Stakeholders meeting. Addressing the Pak Secretariat Auditorium in Islamabad.
Dr. Bharat emphasized that a health is an integrated perspective that recognizes the bilateral relations of humans, animals and environmental health. It focuses especially on the prevention and control of diseases through cross -sector support, in areas such as preventing zonotic diseases, food safety, and environmental health. “For Pakistan, where emerging infectious diseases and environmental challenges are at a serious threat to health, it is very important to adopt a health care approach. A special health workforce training is essential to tackle these challenges, This can ensure a sharp response to monitoring, skin detection and outbreaks.
Health Chancellor Prof Dr Shahzad Ali Khan, Vice -Chancellor of the Health Services Academy (HSA), said that a health view is no longer optional, but there is a need to ensure public health protection and national security. He highlighted the role of HSA under the guidance of the One Healthwork Force Development Project (OHWD), which aims to strengthen Pakistan’s ability to tackle zonotic diseases, AMR, and climate -related health risks.
Welcoming the participants, they emphasized the importance of equipment with human, veterinary, and environmental health fields with the skills necessary to respond to future pandemic diseases.
HSA National Coordinator OHWD, Dr. Tariq Mehmood Ali, presented a review of the project and emphasized the need for mutual cooperation between several sectors to effectively resolve the emerging health risks.
Representatives of international organizations, including the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), expressed their support for the move.
Dr. Mohammad Dawood Altaf, who is the health of the emergency lead, emphasized the importance of identifying early diseases and pandemic preparations, while FAO representative in Pakistan, Dr. Florence Rolley, said that the health of the animals from avoiding the spread of diseases. Highlight the role of supervision.
Director General Health, Dr. Shabana Saleem, emphasized that a better health approach is essential to deal with emerging health risks and ensure national health safety.
Health Chief, Dr. Muhammad Asif, confirmed the government’s commitment to build a flexible health system and monitor diseases and stabilize early warning procedures.
Senior government officials also reaffirmed their commitment to integrate a health principles into national policies. Mirza Nasiruddin Mashood Ahmed, Special Secretary of the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, said that the government is focused on incorporating a health in Pakistan’s health strategy to ensure a safe and healthy future.
Parliamentary Secretary for Planning, Development and Special Actions, Vajia Qamar, emphasized that the project is associated with Pakistan’s vision 2025 and sustainable development goals (SDG), which supports proof -based policymaking. Multilateral cooperation has been called for.
The meeting ended with the commitment to enhance stakeholders’ training programs, stabilize diseases, enhance research support and improve pandemic diseases.
Experts said a health manpower development plan is ready to play a role in changing Pakistan’s health sector, with the support of government agencies, academia and international organizations. With a coordinated effort, Pakistan is ready to become a regional leader in health protection through a health approach.
