The Global Health Security Agenda is a global effort towards the existence of strong and resilient public health systems that can prevent, detect, and respond to infectious disease threats, wherever they occur in the world. In order to work towards common objective, more than 70 countries international organizations, NGOs and private sector companies have come together and have signed onto the GHSA framework, including Pakistan, to achieve the vision of a world safe and secure from Global health threats posed by infectious diseases.
Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination intends to hold the two days Global Health Security Summit 2024, from January 10-11, 2024, at Islamabad.
Engage with each other and agree to solutions for making the world safer and future generations healthier.
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Inaugural Session |
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| 9:15 am | Guests to be seated | |
| 9:40 am | Arrival of Chief Guest | Ms. Sidra Iqbal |
| 9:45 – 9:50 am | National Anthem Recitation from Holy Quran | |
| 9:50 – 10:00 am | Welcome Remarks & GHS Conference Objectives | Secretary, M/o NHSR&C |
| 10:00 – 10:45 am | Comments from Dignitaries | Global Leaders |
| 10:45 – 11:00 am | Keynote Remarks: Pakistan’s Commitment towards GHSA-IHR 2005 | Minister, M/o NHSR&C |
| 11:00 – 11:10 am | Closing Remarks/Vote of Thanks | Director General, M/o NHSR&C |
| 11:10 – 11:30 am | Tea Break | |
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Day 02 - Thursday 11th January, 2024 |
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Thematic Area III: Climate Change and Emerging Public Health Threats |
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| 9:15 – 9:35 am | Subtheme 02; From paralysis to pragmatism! Synergies between Climate & Health sectors - Regional & LMIC Perspective |
Speaker 01 Prof. Lea Berrang Ford DD –UKHSA & Head, Centre for Climate & Health Security : UK |
| 9:35 – 9:55 am | Subtheme 01; Climate Change and Public Health threats: Challenges, learnings & opportunities: Global perspective | Speaker 02 Dr. Virgile Jhpiego - US |
| 9:55 – 10:15 am | Subtheme 03; Pakistan’s plight-too little contribution too many consequences; Country Perspective |
Speaker 03 DG / Director Mo Climate Change |
| 10:15 – 10:50 am | Panel Discussion / Q&A | Moderator |
| 10:50 am – 11:10 am | Tea Break | |
Thematic Area 4: Multisectoral Coordination in Context of “One Health” |
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"The GHSA is a network of nearly 70 countries, as well as international and non-government organizations, and private sector companies, working to secure global health security."
Explore MoreWelcome to Islamabad, the breathtaking capital city of Pakistan, nestled at the foothills of the majestic Margalla Hills, is all set to host the prestigious 1st Global Health Security Summit on January 10-11, 2024.
