Pakistan and Palestine have strengthened their partnership in the health sector with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Islamabad, aimed at advancing collaboration in medical training, research, and specialized healthcare services.
The MoU was signed by Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Health, Syed Mustafa Kamal, and the Palestinian Ambassador, in a ceremony attended by senior health officials including Federal Health Secretary Hamid Yaqoob, the Additional Secretary of Health, and the Director General of Health.
According to the Ministry of National Health Services, the agreement covers advanced medical specialties such as interventional cardiology, organ transplantation, orthopedic surgery, burn care, plastic surgery, and endoscopic ultrasound. It also includes support for Palestine in infectious diseases, ophthalmology, pharmaceutical development, and joint medical research.
A key feature of the MoU is the creation of a Pakistan–Palestine Health Working Group within 30 days, tasked with overseeing implementation and ensuring timely progress. Pakistan will also provide training opportunities for Palestinian health professionals at its top medical institutions.
“This agreement marks the beginning of a broad-based collaboration across medical specialties,” Minister Kamal said. “The hearts of the Pakistani people beat with Palestine, and we are committed to supporting our Palestinian brothers and sisters in every possible way.”
The Palestinian Ambassador expressed gratitude, highlighting Pakistan’s steadfast support for Palestine in political, humanitarian, and now health domains. “Together, we will work for the improvement of health and well-being of our peoples,” he said.
Officials emphasized that the MoU goes beyond symbolic gestures, providing a practical roadmap for long-term cooperation that will directly strengthen healthcare systems in both nations.
