Islamabad, 20th December, 2024 – In a significant milestone for Pakistan’s healthcare landscape, the Honourable Coordinator to the Prime Minister for Health Dr. Malik Mukhtar Ahmad Bharath presided over an event marking the distribution of mobile vans and refrigerated trucks to bolster HIV response efforts across the country. Honourable Coordinator also acknowledged the invaluable support of the Global Fund, whose sustained funding has enabled us to implement impactful HIV response programs across the country. He also acknowledged the leadership of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for their dedication and strategic vision in managing these projects. He also appreciated the leadership of CMU and congratulated the management. Their interactive approach and ability to address systemic and structural challenges have been crucial to our progress. Today, we celebrate a transformative step forward with the handover of mobile vans and cold storage trucks. This initiative exemplifies our shared commitment to making HIV prevention and treatment services more accessible to all communities, particularly those in remote and underserved areas.
This initiative exemplifies the power of partnerships. Under the guidance of the Honourable Coordinator to the Prime Minister for Health, we are not just delivering resources; we are delivering hope. UN Resident Coordinator Dr. Samuel Rizk, and the UNDP team was also appreciated for their incredible efforts and collaboration in making this initiative a reality. Your commitment to improving health service delivery for underserved and vulnerable communities is truly commendable.These vehicles symbolize our renewed commitment to a healthier and more inclusive Pakistan,” said the National Coordinator-CMU Dr Qasim Abbas.
