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.

In Pakistan, health data can transform decision-making, yet challenges exist. The #PathwaysToProgressLearningEvent showcased HMIS innovations from Punjab, Sindh & KP to drive policy & service improvements through system integration, data-driven planning & monitoring.

At the #PathwaysToProgressLearningEvent, Dr. Malik Mukhtar Ahmad Bharath, Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Health, highlighted Pakistan’s progress and challenges in achieving #UHC and the critical need to strengthen #PHC.

#PathwaysToProgressLearningEvent, hosted by @nhsrcofficial and Integrity, with support from @ukinpakistan, aims to foster discussions on leveraging health data for informed decision-making, addressing impact of climate change on health and scaling up #PHC reforms.

By 2030, climate inaction in KP may cost PKR 5,541B, while the cost of action is just PKR 315B. Supported by FCDO through E4H, CHAP offers cost-effective solutions to mitigate health risks, strengthen systems & protect the vulnerable. Investing now ensures sustainable outcomes.

CHAP for KP outlines 20 priority commitments to build climate-resilient healthcare: enhanced early warning systems, primary care investments & disaster-ready health facilities. Developed with support from FCDO through E4H, CHAP is a roadmap for sustainable health outcomes.

With support from E4H, Adviser to the CM KP on #Health Mr Ihtisham Ali unveiled the Climate and Health Adaptation Plan, which will help strengthen KP’s health system against the rising impacts of #climate change. @HealthKPGovt @infokpgovt

The KP Department of Health, supported by FCDO through E4H is endorsing the Climate Health Adaptation Plan (CHAP) for KP—an action plan to tackle climate-sensitive health risks, protect vulnerable communities, and build resilient healthcare systems. Launching tomorrow!

CHVA for KP, supported by FCDO through E4H, builds on 4 assessments: Vulnerability (women & children in high-risk districts like Swat), Capacity (90% gaps in workforce training), Future Risks (30-40% rise in malaria/dengue), and Adaptation (targeted upgrades). Read more below.