Zafar Mirza @zfrmrza
Former State Minister of Health of Pakistan, Former Director Health System, World Health Organization Islamabad, Pakistan Joined July 2009-
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<584> The best news in the worst times - a new political party is in making - internally democratic, of people with integrity, with no strings attached - to reform Pakistan. Please listen to this podcast if you are concerned about Pakistan and its future. youtu.be/gh5q0eqKqzk?si…
As usual a very important and complex topic broken down into small bite size chunks: NCD prevention and control #PHcon24 @zfrmrza @DrZia_ulhaq @drkhalidrehman @zoheb_dr @ResearchKMU1 @Kamsid66
As usual a very important and complex topic broken down into small bite size chunks: NCD prevention and control #PHcon24 @zfrmrza @DrZia_ulhaq @drkhalidrehman @zoheb_dr @ResearchKMU1 @Kamsid66
<583> Many people continue to equate Universal Health Insurance (Sehat Suhulat Program) with Universal Health Coverage (UHC) which is not the case. Why? Read my op-ed in @dawn_com @Dawn_News today. dawn.com/news/1828293/u…
Health coverage for the most vulnerable is the main objective of the Sehat Sahulat Program. But how can policymakers ensure that? Listen to insights from Dr @zfrmrza on Islahati Jaiza. Watch 👇 youtube.com/watch?v=B0VGU6…
The heroic delivery of COVID-19 vaccine in Pak (2021-2022) offers some strategic tools to address #vaccine hesitancy globally. Our latest article gh.bmj.com/content/9/4/e0… for your attn. @SaniaNishtar @Atul_Gawande @jarottingen @fslsltn @zfrmrza @DrNaveed9 @gavi
<581> On World Health Day my article in @thenews_intl reminding ourselves about the need for establishing right to health in our constitution, like we did for right to primary education through 18th amendment. My health, my right thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/117…
<580> Very worth reading despite being very depressing. Pakistan’s decline on Human Development Index is not only last year but consistently over last 7 years (2015-22). We are now lowest in SAARC, only after Afghanistan, and equivalent to many SubSaharan countries. Constant…
Original article 👇 thelancet.com/journals/lance…
@zfrmrza reflects on our new article about @TheLancet and Colonialism. For him "The Lancet’s commissioning of this viewpoint a step in the right direction". @DrMishalK @seyeabimbola @lairene1 @NaiduThirusha @JesseBump dawn.com/news/1825813/t…
“The opening of hearts and minds and methodological pluralism will only broaden the scope of studying and improving human health and healthcare across the world.” - @zfrmrza @seyeabimbola @richardhorton1 dawn.com/news/1825813
Individuals as young as 16-18 years of age are now being diagnosed with hypertension or elevated blood pressure in Pakistan due to sedentary lifestyles, consumption of junk and ultra-processed foods, & smoking @Munawar99 @zfrmrza @NKMalazai thenews.com.pk/print/1171710-…
Dr.Mirza @zfrmrza, has nicely articulated the importance of meticulous prioritization in procuring expensive surgical robots in Pakistan.. a country with sub-optimal health indicators..
Dr.Mirza @zfrmrza, has nicely articulated the importance of meticulous prioritization in procuring expensive surgical robots in Pakistan.. a country with sub-optimal health indicators..
<579> Govt urged to focus on preventive healthcare thenews.com.pk/print/1170995-…
Dr Zafar Mirza participated in a roundtable discussion organised by #Meethi_Zindagi on the 16th of March 2024, regarding the availability & affordability of insulin & diabetes care in Pakistan and now Dr Zafar Mirza is actively taking charge towards further advocacy of the issue.
<578> On behalf of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network #SDSN some of us have drawn attention of the new fed and provincial governments to the worsening health and climate change situation and possible way forward. Whither health & environment? dawn.com/news/1823039
Health coverage for the most vulnerable is the main objective of the Sehat Sahulat Program. But how can policymakers ensure that? Listen to insights from Dr @zfrmrza on Islahati Jaiza. Watch 👇 youtube.com/watch?v=B0VGU6…
<577> Seldom our journalists talk about worsening human development crisis. Our media discourse does not go beyond political “developments” & economic crisis. @TalatHussain12 has done well by powerfully picking this up #HDR2024 @HDRUNDP Do see this: youtu.be/Ul5m6xCripo?si…
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@HamidMirPAK نقاب کب کا اتر چکا ہے البتہ انہیں فرق نہیں پڑتا۔ وہ سمجھتے ہیں بساط مکمل انہی کے ہاتھ میں ہے اور رہے گی ۔
جو شخص dignity of humanity، شخصی آزادی، بنیادی حقوق، انسانی ترقی و فلاح، شعور کی پرورش، ذہنی و جسمانی غلامی سے آزادی، شخصیت پرستی کے بجائے اصول پرستی، جوابدہی اور حکمرانی کے عظیم اصولوں کیلئے آواز نہ اُٹھاتا ہو تو اسے صحافی یا دانشور کہنا تو درکنار انسان کہنا بھی توہینِ آدمیت ہے
Agreed fully. Wishing you the very best in your new assignment @OwaisTohid. Your professionalism will shine through
Thank you @Fahdhusain for depicting the torn canvas of journalism. We know where the problem lies, and how to fix it, but sadly it’s like chasing a mirage. Seth run media, increasing extremism, polarised public& political domain strangulating the spirit of media.
Great new music video by our Shehzad Roy set in COVID context and a tribute to the frontline health workers. A must see. Thank you @ShehzadRoy , you are always there!
Here is my new music video “Maula Vey” - a love story set in present times! Watch the full video on YouTube - youtu.be/rdsLZ_PIcUc ……. @syrayousufsy @theotherahsan
On behalf of the nation I want to salute moral courage & bravery of Malik Adnan who tried his utmost to shelter & save Priyantha Diyawadana from the vigilante mob in Sialkot incl endangering his own life by physically trying to shield victim. We will award him Tamgha i Shujaat
یہ تصویر تمام ان خواتین کے نام جو سمجھتی ہیں کہ شادی اور بچوں کے بعد تعلیم اور کرئیر کے دروازے بند ہو جاتے ہیں۔ یقین کیجیے بس محنت اور لگن چاہیے اور آپ کچھ بھی کر سکتی ہیں حالات چاہے جو بھی ہوں۔ کیونکہ اگر میں کر سکتی ہوں تو کوئی بھی کر سکتا ہے۔
@zfrmrza Please don't server again!!!
We would like to thank the overseas healthcare profs who volunteered to provide their services to @SehatKahani, a Pakistani telemedicine provider at the forefront of the COVID-19 response. We value their passion and commitment to serve their homeland in this time of need.
#GovtSilentOnRapes Video 1 Around 91% of #RAPES go unreported...
Yaran e Watan is partnering with @DigitalPak_GoP through their telehealth.gov.pk platform to engage overseas Pak health professionals for telemedicine consultations to #COVID19 patients in Pakistan on a volunteer basis. Register at yaranewatan.gov.pk
Yaran e Watan was launched with an immediate focus on assisting the national response to COVID-19. Currently, digital engagements for telehealth & public health collaborations are taking place. When flight operations resume, clinical & non-clinical missions will be possible.
Calling all overseas Pakistanis HEALTH PROFESSIONALS and HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS in Pakistan to fight #COVID19 Launched Today! yaranewatan.gov.pk Developed by @NationalITBoard, an initiative of @nhsrcofficial @mophrd @ShabahatAShah @MoitOfficial @MoIB_Official @WHO @UNmigration
ATTENTION ALL - In cordination with Ministry of National Health Services Regulations & Coordination, @NationalITBoard LAUNCHES The Online Platform for Awareness of Coronavirus (app.nhsrc.gov.pk). Portal will be Online at 7:30 pm today. @zfrmrza @PID_Gov @ImranKhanPTI
A singular honour, an enormous privilege - I am a part of all that I have met. Thank you. “Ah, but a person’s reach should exceed their grasp, Or what’s a heaven for”
141/ Mental health care boosted by the President of Pakistan. thelancet.com/journals/lance…
National Discourse on the Development & Implementation of #UHC benefit package happening now #DCP3 #Pakistan @LSHTM @WHOPakistan @zfrmrza @Radboud_Uni @AKUGlobal @LSHTM_CHIL
I wish to thank the Prime Minister and my cabinet colleagues for approving the “Ehsaas Governance and Integrity Policy” today, which is the foundation for @Ehsaas_PK operations. The “Governance Observatory” will ensure compliance pass.gov.pk/Document/Downl…
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