Pakistan eyes Chinese expertise in telemedicine, pharma tech

Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal has said that great progress is being made in the field of telemedicine by benefiting from China's experiences.

According to Express News, Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal met with the National Health Commission of China during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Conference, where the Chinese National Health Commission warmly welcomed Mustafa Kamal and expressed its best wishes.

On this occasion, the minister said that there are vast possibilities for Chinese investment in the health sector in Pakistan and technology transfer from China in the pharmaceutical sector in Pakistan is inevitable.

He said that the friendship between Pakistan and China has a long history and a strong foundation.

Both countries have supported each other in every difficult time. Mustafa Kamal also appreciated the assistance provided by China during COVID-19, especially for the provision of vaccines.

The health minister thanked the Chinese government on behalf of the government and the people.

Mustafa Kamal also said that the use of telemedicine is indispensable to reduce the gap between primary and tertiary healthcare.

There are vast opportunities for the promotion of telemedicine in Pakistan.

By benefiting from the experiences of China, great progress is being made in this field. Although Pakistan is facing many challenges in the health sector, every challenge also brings new opportunities.

He further said that Pakistan is looking for transfer of technology from China in collaboration with the private sector in the pharmaceutical sector and emphasizes the production of basic pharmaceutical ingredients, raw materials in Pakistan.