Evidence for Health (E4H) Pakistan Programme

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

@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.

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

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.

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.