In a significant move to bolster bilateral cooperation, the Japanese government has formally committed a substantial financial contribution of $18.62 million to enhance pediatric healthcare services in Pakistan. The funding, officially channeled through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), was confirmed during a signing ceremony between the two nations.
The strategic initiative specifically targets the comprehensive modernization of the Multan Children’s Hospital and the Institute of Child Health (ICH). This modernization project will involve the procurement and installation of state-of-the-art medical equipment and a complete overhaul of the existing healthcare infrastructure, aiming to bring facilities up to international standards.
Hameer Karim, Secretary of the Pakistani Ministry of Economic Affairs, formally expressed the nation’s gratitude for Japan’s continued developmental assistance. Secretary Karim provided assurances that all necessary measures would be meticulously implemented to guarantee the project’s effective and timely execution.
Reaffirming the long-standing partnership, Japanese Ambassador Akamatsu Shuichi emphasized his country’s steadfast commitment to collaborating closely with Pakistan. This project is viewed not merely as a humanitarian effort but as a cornerstone for strengthening the broader framework of bilateral relations and improving public health outcomes for Pakistan’s youth.