Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal visited the Health Services Academy, where he held talks with the academy’s vice chancellor on strengthening and expanding public health education. The discussion focused on enhancing training, research and outreach to better prepare health professionals for national public health challenges.
During his visit to the Health Services Academy, the minister was briefed on the institution’s academic programs, faculty resources and ongoing research initiatives. He toured facilities and engaged with senior staff to understand the academy’s capacity for training public health professionals and for supporting government health priorities.
In a meeting with the vice chancellor, both leaders reviewed current curricula and discussed ways to modernize teaching methods, increase practical training opportunities and foster stronger links between academic programs and frontline health services. They highlighted the importance of equipping graduates with skills in epidemiology, health systems management and preventive medicine.
The conversation also addressed expanding research collaboration, improving faculty development, and using digital learning platforms to reach a wider audience. Strengthening community outreach and public health communication were emphasized as key components for translating academic work into measurable health outcomes.
Both sides expressed commitment to continued cooperation aimed at bolstering public health capacity through targeted education and training initiatives, and agreed to follow up on practical steps to implement the measures discussed.
