World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has called for increased funding and stronger community engagement to combat the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. During his visit to the country, he stressed the importance of supporting local response efforts. The appeal comes as health authorities work to contain the outbreak and prevent […]
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Federal Cabinet Approves Vaccine Production Policy to Boost Self-Reliance
The federal cabinet has approved a vaccine production policy to boost self-reliance and reduce imports. The meeting took place in Islamabad under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. This decision marks a major step toward strengthening the country’s healthcare system and saving foreign exchange. During the meeting, the prime minister briefed cabinet members on ongoing diplomatic efforts […]
Pakistan, Indonesia agree on medical cooperation
Pakistan and Indonesia have agreed to strengthen cooperation in the medical and vaccine sectors. Health Minister Mustafa Kamal visited Jakarta to discuss collaboration. The agreement focuses on local vaccine production and technology transfer. During his visit, Minister Kamal met Indonesia’s top vaccine company Bio Farma President Shadiq Akasia. Both sides explored opportunities to enhance vaccine […]
Mustafa Kamal aims to boost Pakistan’s pharma exports to $30 billion
KARACHI – Federal Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, Syed Mustafa Kamal, announced that Pakistan aims to increase its pharmaceutical exports from the current $1 billion to $30 billion in the coming years. Speaking at the inauguration of the 22nd Health Asia 2025 exhibition at Karachi Expo Center, Kamal said the pharmaceutical and […]
World Bank, IMF ask manufacturers to scale up of vaccine production
WASHINGTON: The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday called on countries anticipating excess vaccine supplies in the coming months to release their surplus doses and options as soon as possible to developing countries. “The coronavirus pandemic will not end until everyone has access to vaccines, including people in developing countries,” World […]