Pakistan and Türkiye will strengthen cooperation in the health sector following a meeting between Health Minister Mustafa Kamal and Türkiye’s Ambassador Irfan Neziroğlu in Islamabad The two sides discussed ways to build upon their long-standing brotherly ties and expand practical collaboration in technology transfer healthcare innovation and professional training

The discussions focused on joint initiatives including local vaccine production expansion academic exchanges for doctors nurses and health professionals and promoting health tourism in Pakistan The government emphasized that Türkiye’s advancements in healthcare can offer important insights for Pakistan while Türkiye can benefit from Pakistan’s reform efforts and growing capacity

Minister Mustafa Kamal highlighted ongoing health sector reforms aimed at improving service delivery enhancing healthcare infrastructure and increasing access to affordable treatment for citizens The Turkish Ambassador expressed support for these changes and pledged that Türkiye stands ready to assist in research training and technology-driven healthcare solutions

This enhanced cooperation is expected to contribute not only to bilateral relations but also to strengthen regional health security as both nations face shared public health challenges Both Pakistan and Türkiye see value in combining resources expertise and innovation to address issues such as infectious diseases healthcare access and quality improvement

This agreement marks a new chapter in Pakistan–Türkiye partnership in health It promises practical outcomes that include stronger health systems higher medical training standards and closer people-to-people ties through shared medical excellence