Tag: Health Policy
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Health Minister Pushes Reform Plan for Federal General Hospital in Chak Shahzad
Overview: Aiming for Timely Reforms The Federal Minister for Health, Mustafa Kamal, convened a high-level meeting in Islamabad to chart a comprehensive reform plan for the Federal General Hospital, Chak Shahzad. The gathering focused on identifying operational bottlenecks that affect patient care and outlining concrete steps to upgrade services, staffing, and infrastructure. The minister emphasized…
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Health minister orders reform plan for Federal General Hospital
Overview: A decisive push for reform In a decisive move to improve healthcare delivery, the Federal Minister for Health, Mustafa Kamal, chaired a high-level meeting to assess the Federal General Hospital in Chak Shahzad. The gathering brought together senior officials from the health ministry, hospital leadership, and clinical heads to identify operational bottlenecks and patient-care…
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WHO Africa Regional Director to Visit Ghana for High-Level Health Engagements
Overview of the Visit The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, Dr Mohammed Janabi, is scheduled to visit Accra, Ghana, from 26 to 27 January 2026. The official trip is designed to advance high-level health engagements, foster stronger collaboration between WHO and Ghana’s health authorities, and support strategic efforts to improve public health…
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How ‘Shared Decision Making’ on Kids’ Vaccines Could Limit Access
What changes are happening in vaccine policy? In a notable shift in public health policy, the prior consensus that all children should receive six standard vaccines is being re-evaluated. A new framework labels some pediatric immunizations as part of shared clinical decision-making, suggesting that whether a child should receive certain vaccines could depend on conversations…
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Shared Decision Making for Vaccines Could Limit Access
Introduction: A policy shift with real-world consequences In a notable shift of American vaccine policy, a move toward “shared clinical decision-making” (SCDM) for childhood immunizations has sparked concern among public health experts and families alike. Under SCDM, clinicians and parents discuss vaccines as an option rather than applying a blanket, routine schedule. While the intent…
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WHO and Lancet Spotlight Social Prescribing in Western Pacific Series: A Community-Driven Health Revolution
Introduction: A shift toward community-based care The World Health Organization Regional Office for the Western Pacific (WHO Western Pacific) and The Lancet Regional Health – Western Pacific have joined forces to spotlight social prescribing through a new series. This collaboration underscores a growing recognition that health is shaped as much by social and environmental factors…
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US Completes Withdrawal from World Health Organization: What It Means for Global Health
The final step in a long-ephemeral separation The United States has formally completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization, marking the culmination of a controversial policy move announced by former President Donald Trump more than a year ago. The decision, while decisive, is not a clean severing of all ties or obligations. In practical…
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US Completes Withdrawal from the World Health Organization: What Comes Next
Overview: A Formal Exit After a Turbulent Process The United States has completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization, concluding a chapter that began when President Donald Trump announced in 2020 that America would end its 78-year commitment to the UN health agency. Federal officials confirmed the finalization of the process, marking a historic…
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US Withdraws from WHO: Implications for Global Health
Overview: A historic withdrawal from a cornerstone global health institution The United States has formally withdrawn from the World Health Organization (WHO), a move that follows extensive public warnings about the potential costs to national and global health. The decision, announced after a lengthy review of the UN agency’s management and performance, marks a major…
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Quality Healthcare Top Priority for CM Maryam: DC Vehari Reviews DHQ Hospital Amid Wheat Competitions
H2: Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s Health-First Agenda in Punjab H3: A Government-Wide Push to Elevate Rural Healthcare In the ongoing drive to elevate public services under Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s ambitious “Sona Ugalta Punjab” initiative, the focus on quality healthcare remains a cornerstone. Recent developments in Vehari demonstrate how health priorities are being translated into…