ISLAMABAD: Dr. Malik Mukhtar Ahmad, Minister of State for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination (NHSR&C), today chaired an important meeting to discuss the National Health and Population Policy (NHPP) 2025-34.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The meeting included representatives from the World Bank, UNFPA, the Population Wing (M\/o NHSR&C), and other key stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Minister emphasized that the NHPP 2025-34 must address Pakistan\u2019s evolving health challenges and align with global health standards, while ensuring that health and population policies are integrated both at national and provincial levels for greater efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In his opening remarks, Dr. Ahmad outlined key priorities for the policy\u2019s development:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Strengthening Governance and IT Integration: The Minister emphasized the importance of IT systems, including Electronic Medical Records (EMR), for improving surveillance, accountability, and health data management across the country, particularly at the Union Council level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Enhancing Health Financing: Dr. Ahmad called for an increase in health spending from 1.2% of GDP to 2%, with an emphasis on resource mobilization and prioritized spending for better healthcare delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Improving Primary Health Care: The Minister advocated for ensuring that Basic Health Units (BHUs) and Rural Health Centers (RHCs) provide essential health services, such as medicines, MNCH services, and health technology, while identifying high-risk populations for targeted interventions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Practical Implementation and Monitoring: Dr. Ahmad stressed the need for a clear implementation plan and a robust monitoring and evaluation framework to ensure the effective delivery of the NHPP 2025-34.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Ahmad also highlighted the importance of empowering Lady Health Workers (LHWs) to improve family planning outreach and ensure that contraceptives are readily available to the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, the Minister emphasized the need for local production of contraceptives and desegregated data for better policymaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the discussion, participants proposed expanding the role of LHWs in family planning, adopting a pooled procurement system for contraceptives, and conducting national awareness campaigns to promote family planning and female empowerment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
About the National Health and Population Policy (NHPP) 2025-34<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The NHPP 2025-34 will provide a unified strategic framework to strengthen Pakistan\u2019s health and population sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Through this policy, Pakistan aims to enhance healthcare delivery, increase financing, and ensure access to essential services for all, while advancing global health commitments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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