Federal Minister for National Health Services Syed Mustafa Kamal on Monday briefed Shehbaz Sharif on ongoing and upcoming health sector initiatives during a meeting held in Islamabad.
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The meeting focused on key matters related to the health ministry, including current reform efforts and future projects aimed at improving healthcare services across the country. Mustafa Kamal provided an overview of the ministry’s progress and outlined plans designed to strengthen public health infrastructure and expand access to medical services.
وزیراعظم محمد شہباز شریف سے وفاقی وزیر برائے قومی صحت سید مصطفیٰ کمال کی ملاقات
ملاقات میں وزارت صحت کے امور پر گفتگو
وزیراعظم نے شعبہ صحت میں جاری اصلاحات اور پولیو اور ہیپاٹائیٹس جیسے دیگر موذی امراض کے خاتمے کے لیے وزارت کی کاوشوں کو سراہا۔ pic.twitter.com/5xAtinbzzP
— Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) June 1, 2026
وزیراعظم محمد شہباز شریف سے وفاقی وزیر برائے قومی صحت سید مصطفیٰ کمال کی ملاقات
ملاقات میں وزارت صحت کے امور پر گفتگو
وفاقی وزیر قومی صحت نے شعبہ صحت میں جاری اور آئندہ منصوبوں کے حوالے سے بریفنگ دی
وزیراعظم نے شعبہ صحت میں جاری اصلاحات، پولیو اور ہیپاٹائیٹس جیسے دیگر موذی… pic.twitter.com/cqhV9eRF3u
— Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) June 1, 2026
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif appreciated the ministry’s efforts in implementing reforms and advancing important public health programmes. He particularly commended initiatives aimed at combating infectious and life-threatening diseases, including polio and hepatitis, which remain major public health challenges in Pakistan.
The discussion also covered measures being taken to improve healthcare delivery, enhance disease prevention programmes and strengthen the overall health system. Government officials have emphasized the importance of sustained efforts to address long-standing health concerns while ensuring better medical facilities and services for citizens.
Pakistan has continued to pursue nationwide campaigns against polio, with authorities working alongside international partners to eradicate the disease. Efforts to control hepatitis and other communicable diseases have also remained a priority under the government’s broader healthcare agenda.
The meeting reflects the federal government’s focus on healthcare reform and disease prevention as part of its development priorities. Officials have repeatedly stressed the need for improved coordination between federal and provincial institutions to achieve better health outcomes and strengthen healthcare accessibility.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed support for initiatives that contribute to public welfare and the modernization of the health sector. He encouraged continued efforts to implement reforms and accelerate projects that can improve the quality of healthcare services throughout the country.
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The health ministry is expected to continue working on various development projects in the coming months, with a focus on strengthening healthcare infrastructure, expanding disease control programmes and improving medical services for the population.