Ishaq Dar Reviews Initiatives to Facilitate Overseas Employment for Pakistani Health Professionals, Promote Local Vaccine Production

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired a high-level committee meeting on Thursday to review key initiatives aimed at expanding international employment opportunities for Pakistani healthcare professionals and promoting domestic vaccine production through international cooperation.
The meeting examined proposals to facilitate the recruitment of Pakistani medical professionals, particularly dentists, by healthcare institutions abroad. Participants also reviewed the technical, regulatory and institutional requirements for establishing local vaccine manufacturing capabilities, including technology transfer and collaboration with friendly countries.
Emphasising Pakistan’s highly skilled healthcare workforce, the Deputy Prime Minister highlighted the importance of showcasing the expertise and professional capabilities of Pakistani medical practitioners internationally. He stressed the need for transparent, well-coordinated and effective mechanisms to create greater employment opportunities for Pakistani health professionals in international markets.
Senator Ishaq Dar also underscored the importance of accelerating efforts towards domestic vaccine manufacturing, technology transfer and licensing, describing these initiatives as important steps towards strengthening Pakistan’s healthcare capacity and self-reliance.
The meeting was attended by the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination; Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Tariq Bajwa; Secretary Health; President of the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC); and senior officials from the relevant ministries and departments.