Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal stated that Pakistan’s current healthcare system is largely limited to treating illnesses, describing it as a “sick care system,” and announced that a new and comprehensive health strategy has been prepared with the assistance of international experts.
While addressing a health and nutrition conference in Islamabad, he said that the existing system is primarily focused on treating diseases, whereas there is an urgent need to shift toward preventive healthcare to stop illnesses before they spread.
Mustafa Kamal further said that merely building hospitals and hiring doctors will not be sufficient to resolve the challenges, and that the entire healthcare ecosystem needs to be transformed through a coordinated approach, while the public must also adopt healthier lifestyles.
He added that efforts are underway to strengthen the primary healthcare system, with a focus on protecting people from diseases rather than only treating them after they occur.
The federal minister also highlighted that the rapidly growing population is placing increasing pressure on the healthcare system, making population control essential, as unchecked growth poses a significant challenge for the future of healthcare in the country.
