Speakers emphasise need for integrated research, strengthened health education

Speakers at a joint seminar on health education, research and policy in Pakistan recently emphasised the urgent need for integrated research, strengthened health education, and evidence-based policymaking to address the country's growing public health challenges. The Pakistan Academy of Sciences (PAS), Islamabad, in collaboration with the Aga Khan University (AKU), Karachi, organised the hybrid seminar to enhance collaboration among stakeholders, promote health sciences education and research, and contribute to the development of a regulatory framework for a National Health Plan. In his opening address, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Wasay, Professor at AKU and Fellow of the Pakistan Academy of Sciences, highlighted the distinctive health and life sciences challenges facing Pakistan.