ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Federal Minister for Health Dr. Nadeem Jan said on Sunday that prioritizing and promoting health research was of critical importance in achieving goals in the health sector.
Presiding over the closing session of the 2-day national health research conference, the minister said that the importance of research for the promotion of the health sector could not be denied.
While addressing leading experts from the health sector and heads of organizations hailing from across Pakistan who participated in the event, Dr. Nadeem said the conference afforded a deep confluence of expertise, knowledge, and dedication.
Minister Appreciates Speakers
He lauded the keynote speakers, invited discussions and thought-provoking panel talks, all of which have contributed to enriching the insights of health research in the country.
The minister said that the conference has helped develop a better understanding of problems and comprehend the framework of health research.
Dr. Nadeem Jan said we have collectively contributed to share knowledge that can reshape our country’s health landscape.
He lauded the Health Research Institute-National Institute of Health, Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC), Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF) and Pakistan Academy of Sciences (PAS) for organizing this landmark conference.
The two-day conference had discussions around emerging areas of research, delving into pharmaceutical research and drug development, highlighting the pivotal role of innovation in transforming healthcare delivery and results, knowledge exchanged, ideas germinated, and collaborations established.
The meeting was a gateway to promote networking among researchers, policymakers, funding agencies, and stakeholders, besides being a platform for research innovations and important insights to steer the future of health research in the country toward new horizons.
