ISLAMABAD -UNS: WHO Pakistan capped off a successful project with a ceremony
thanking Japan for their vital support. Held at the WHO Islamabad Office, the event celebrated
the "Rebuilding Together" initiative that revitalized healthcare infrastructure in flood-stricken
areas. Japan's Ambassador to Pakistan, H.E. Ambassador Mr. Wada Mitsuhiro, and other
dignitaries joined to celebrate the successful completion of the Project.
The devastating monsoon rains that struck Pakistan between mid-July and mid-August 2022
resulted in unprecedented flooding, impacting millions of lives across Balochistan, Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, and Sindh provinces. Over 600,000 people were displaced, 1.9 million
houses damaged, and extensive agricultural losses incurred. The healthcare infrastructure was
severely affected, with over 2,000 health facilities damaged. The financial assistance from the
government and the people of Japan enabled WHO to timely respond to communicable disease
outbreaks and enhance access to essential healthcare through revitalization of damaged
healthcare facilities.
In a collaborative effort to strengthen healthcare delivery in Pakistan, WHO has renovated
462 healthcare facilities and provided them with essential equipment and supplies of which
240 have been rehabilitated through Japan’s assistance. These facilities are now managed
by the government health authorities, ensuring continued service provision. To empower
local healthcare professionals for long-term sustainability, WHO has also invested in
capacity building of service providers in various aspects of healthcare delivery including
disease surveillance and outbreak response.
Dr Luo Dapeng, WHO Representative and Head of Mission in Pakistan, in his welcome
remarks, acknowledged the remarkable support by the government and people of Japan
stating “We are extremely grateful for the invaluable support from the Government and
people of Japan. Their generous contribution has been instrumental in restoring access to
essential healthcare for vulnerable communities affected by the floods. This collaborative
effort exemplifies the importance of international partnerships in building resilient
healthcare systems.”
His Excellency Ambassador Mr. Wada Mitsuhiro appreciated WHO Pakistan’s work and support
to the government of Pakistan, noting that “The government of Japan is committed to “Leave
No One’s Health Behind” towards achieving the Universal health Coverage. Global Health is
central to Japan’s Development Cooperation, and we consider it to be the fundamental pillar
of sustainable development.”
WHO Pakistan remains committed to working alongside the Pakistani government and other
stakeholders to further strengthen the country's healthcare infrastructure.
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