February 24, 2025. Dr Nishtar joined a panel discussion at RIHF with WFP Executive Director Cindy
McCain, UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell and other leaders to discuss how technology is
improving supply chain efficiency and effectiveness. She highlighted innovations from drone vaccine
deliveries to biometrics, emphasising that innovation has always been the lifeblood...
Islamabad: February 24,2025: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are a major challenge for Pakistan’s economy, placing a huge strain on the healthcare system and causing a large number of premature deaths. The underlying causes of NCDs in Pakistan are largely preventable, with unbalanced diets being a major cause. These diseases include cardiovascular...
Islamabad, February 21, 2025 — In a press conference attended by major media outlets at Ramada Hotel, eleven leading health sector civil society organizations, including Heartfile, urged the government to impose higher taxes on ultra-processed products (UPPs) and sugary beverages. Speakers presented compelling global evidence linking these products to the...
February 18, 2025. Dr Nishtar spoke at the National Assembly in Paris to highlight the enormous health,
security and economic dividends from investments in immunisation and nutrition. She emphasised the
need to act now to strengthen these areas to protect children’s health.
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Islamabad, February 18, 2025 – The Subcommittee of the Women’s Parliamentary Caucus on General Women’s Health convened at the Conference Room of the Women Parliamentary Caucus, Parliament House, to strategize targeted interventions for women’s health challenges. The session united women legislators, senior MoNHSRC officials and civil society advocates to assess...
February 18, 2025. Dr Nishtar met with Minister Anneliese Dodds to discuss how UK-led research,
innovation and funding for Gavi plays a critical role in fighting deadly diseases worldwide. They explored
how continued collaboration will accelerate impact and save lives.
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February 17, 2025. Dr Nishtar met with President Faustin-Archange Touadéra to discuss Gavi’s
partnership with the Central African Republic to strengthen health systems, reach zero-dose children and
increase access to life-saving vaccines. She expressed commitment to continued collaboration.
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February 17, 2025. Dr Nishtar met with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on the sidelines of the African Union’s
38th summit. They discussed ways to strengthen the partnership between Gavi and Ethiopia’s health
ministry to boost immunisation coverage and prevent outbreaks across the country.
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February 13, 2025. Dr Nishtar spoke at the Mandela20 event in London to celebrate Nelson Mandela’s
legacy, including as Gavi’s inaugural Board Chair. She highlighted how Mandela’s lesson to fight injustice
guides Gavi’s mission to combat inequity and provide life-saving vaccines to children in lower-income
countries.
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February 10, 2025. Dr Nishtar met with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy in London to outline why UK investments in Gavi are keeping us all safe from deadly diseases.
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February 7, 2025. Dr Nishtar met with Dr Ali Hajiadam to discuss the vital partnership between Somalia’s
Ministry of Health and Gavi to increase access to essential vaccines across the country. She expressed
commitment to continued collaboration, including introducing PCV and rotavirus vaccines this year with
Gavi support.
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