ISLAMABAD: The One Health Secretariat at the National Institute of Health (NIH) has organized a review meeting to assess progress on pandemic fund activities and finalize implementation plans for strengthening Pakistan’s public health preparedness.
Representatives of all Implementing Entities (IEs), the World Health Organization (WHO), the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) attended the meeting to align strategies and coordinate execution plans across key areas.
The discussions focused on strengthening disease surveillance systems, advancing Frontline Epidemiology Training Programmes (FETP) and improving risk communication to enhance the country’s capacity to detect, prevent and respond to public health threats.
Participants reviewed implementation priorities and emphasized the importance of coordinated efforts among national and international partners to ensure effective execution of planned activities.
The meeting also highlighted the significance of strengthening epidemiological capacity, improving information-sharing mechanisms and enhancing communication with communities during public health emergencies.
The initiative reflects ongoing efforts to strengthen Pakistan’s health security through the One Health approach, promoting collaboration across relevant sectors and institutions to improve preparedness for future pandemics and emerging health threats.