The federal Health Minister has unveiled a comprehensive set of healthcare reforms designed to modernize service delivery and strengthen Pakistan’s public health infrastructure.

Key initiatives include the transition to the District Health Information System (DHIS2) to replace manual data management with a digital, efficient tracking mechanism. To address staffing shortages, the minister announced plans to build five new nursing colleges and associated community health centres, aiming to bolster the care workforce.

A significant focus is on improving rural and underserved access through mobile health clinics, and forging public-private partnerships (PPPs) to establish 24/7 birth-dose vaccination sites, amidst the growing burden on urban hospitals. All these measures reflect a strong move toward accessible and decentralized healthcare.

The minister also highlighted the integration of technology and partnerships as pivotal to these reforms. By working with regulatory authorities and health offices, the government is aiming to bring sustainable, scalable change in health service delivery across Pakistan.