Evidence for Health (E4H) Pakistan Programme

The FCDO-funded E4H programme supports the Pakistani government to achieve a resilient, evidence-driven, and equitable health system.

[Punjab Healthcare Commission PHC @PHC_Punjab]

British High Commission delegation’s visits to PHC

A high-level delegation of the British High Commission, led by Development Director Sam Waldock, visited the Punjab Healthcare Commission (PHC) to review collaboration under the FCDO-funded Evidence for Health (E4H) programme.

[Health & Population Department, Punjab @HP_GoP]

Secretary Health Punjab Nadia Saqib met British High Commissioner Jane Marriot to review the E4H Programme. Both sides reaffirmed partnership to strengthen Punjab’s health system with focus on UHC, health security, data reforms and future work in digital health & climate response

[Jane Marriott @JaneMarriottUK]

In Okara, Faisalabad and Lahore, it was powerful to see how UK-supported programmes are helping people access healthcare, protection, and support. Local partnerships are at the heart of development that’s inclusive, dignified, and lasting.

[District Health Officer Islamabad @DhoIslamabad]

District Health Office Islamabad & E4H Federal team held a productive meeting to strategize tools, steps & processes for developing the District Action Plan — a key step towards building a stronger, more resilient healthcare system through collective efforts.

#DHOIslamabad #E4H

[Evidence for Health (E4H) Pakistan Programme @E4HProgramme]

Driving health transformation in Punjab!
On 8 Aug 2025, the 4th Steering Committee Meeting of the E4H reviewed progress, endorsed new technical assistance areas & agreed next steps. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Aon Abbas Bukhari, Special Secretary (Operations), @HP_GoP.

[Evidence for Health (E4H) Pakistan Programme @E4HProgramme]

At the 6th E4H KP Steering Committee meeting held on 6 Aug 2025, participants from @HealthKPGovt, E4H and @ukinpakistan reviewed progress, aligned strategies and discussed new technical assistance areas. The meeting was chaired by KP Health Secretary Mr. Shahid Ullah Khan.

[Ministry of National Health Services, Pakistan @nhsrcofficial]

پاکستان - برطانیہ تعاون: صحت و آبادی کے شعبے میں نئے امکانات

وفاقی وزیر صحت سید مصطفیٰ کمال سے قائم مقام برطانوی ہائی کمشنر کی اہم ملاقات۔
پاکستان کو درپیش صحت اور آبادی کے چیلنجز پر مفصل گفتگو، برطانیہ کے جاری تعاون کو سراہا گیا۔
#MustafaKamal #Karachi

[Evidence for Health (E4H) Pakistan Programme @E4HProgramme]

On #WorldPopulationDay, we highlight Pakistan’s upcoming National Health and Population Policy 2025–2034 focusing on governance, human capital, family planning, data systems, multisectoral partnerships and balanced population growth. @nhsrcofficial

[Evidence for Health (E4H) Pakistan Programme @E4HProgramme]

National Advisory Committee (NAC) meeting recently organised by @nhsrcofficial with support from E4H, engaged stakeholders to discuss National Health and Population Policy, Review of Global Health Initiatives, Multisectoral Health Workforce Strategy & National Digital Health Hub.

[Evidence for Health (E4H) Pakistan Programme @E4HProgramme]

British High Commission (BHC) Development Director Jo Moir, along with other BHC and E4H representatives, met with Minister @HP_GoP Khawaja Imran Nazir and Secretary @HP_GoP Nadia Saquib to discuss ongoing technical assistance support and future planning under UK's E4H Programme.

[Evidence for Health (E4H) Pakistan Programme @E4HProgramme]

FCDO Representatives from @ukinpakistan recently participated in a review meeting at the E4H Lahore office to discuss the programme's work plan and district approach for Punjab.

[Health & Population Department, Punjab @HP_GoP]

صوبائی وزیر صحت و آبادی خواجہ عمران نذیر نے برطانوی ہائی کمیشن کے وفد سے ملاقات کی۔ DAFPAK اور E4H پروگراموں پر تبادلہ خیال ہوا۔ وزیر صحت نے تعاون کو سراہا اور صحت و آبادی کے شعبوں میں شراکت داری کو وقت کی ضرورت قرار دیا۔ ملاقات میں سیکرٹری صحت و آبادی نادیہ ثاقب بھی شریک تھیں۔

[Evidence for Health (E4H) Pakistan Programme @E4HProgramme]

@HealthKPGovt recently reviewed the #UHC Implementation Roadmap, developed with technical support from UK’s #Evidence for Health Programme. The roadmap outlines strategic actions needed for #policy formulation and improved health service delivery in KP.

[Evidence for Health (E4H) Pakistan Programme @E4HProgramme]

At the #PathwaysToProgressLearningEvent, Development Director British High Commission Jo Moir, emphasised UK's support for Pakistan's health sector reforms towards Universal Health Coverage.

[Evidence for Health (E4H) Pakistan Programme @E4HProgramme]

Strengthening PHC is key to achieving UHC. At #PathwaysToProgressLearningEvent, experts from Punjab, KP & Sindh explored service delivery models, UHC alignment & digital innovations for immunisation. Scaling up PHC reforms is crucial for a resilient & inclusive health system.

[Evidence for Health (E4H) Pakistan Programme @E4HProgramme]

Climate change is worsening health risks in Pakistan, straining health systems. At #PathwaysToProgressLearningEvent, E4H, WHO, UNICEF & govt leaders discussed climate resilience in health, workforce preparedness & risk assessments. Urgent action is needed to build adaptation.

[Evidence for Health (E4H) Pakistan Programme @E4HProgramme]

In Pakistan, health data can transform decision-making, yet challenges exist. The #PathwaysToProgressLearningEvent showcased HMIS innovations from Punjab, Sindh & KP to drive policy & service improvements through system integration, data-driven planning & monitoring.

[Evidence for Health (E4H) Pakistan Programme @E4HProgramme]

At the #PathwaysToProgressLearningEvent, Dr. Malik Mukhtar Ahmad Bharath, Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Health, highlighted Pakistan’s progress and challenges in achieving #UHC and the critical need to strengthen #PHC.

[Evidence for Health (E4H) Pakistan Programme @E4HProgramme]

#PathwaysToProgressLearningEvent, hosted by @nhsrcofficial and Integrity, with support from @ukinpakistan, aims to foster discussions on leveraging health data for informed decision-making, addressing impact of climate change on health and scaling up #PHC reforms.

[Evidence for Health (E4H) Pakistan Programme @E4HProgramme]

About 1.8m people in KP at risk of climate change-induced health issues: report https://t.co/5k3Z9cbMXR