
It is a matter of proud and pleasure that a highly productive and constructive meeting was held with Mr. Syed Mustafa Kamal, Federal Minister for National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination this Sunday with HANDS-IDS delegation which was led by Dr. Shaikh Tanveer Ahmed, Acting Chancellor of HANDS Institute of Development Studies, Karachi (HANDS-IDS) and Chairman of HANDS Welfare Foundation, together with Prof. (Meritorious) Dr. Abuzar Wajidi, Rector of HANDS-IDS.
During the discussion, the delegation warmly acknowledged and appreciated the Federal Minister’s visionary leadership and continued support in facilitating effective coordination with the Pakistan Nursing and Midwifery Council (PNMC). Constructive dialogue focused on addressing the key challenges facing the College of Nursing, while exploring promising avenues to elevate nursing education standards and significantly strengthen Pakistan’s healthcare workforce.
The meeting also provided a valuable platform to deliberate on the upcoming Global Summit for Eye Health, with particular emphasis on ensuring meaningful and impactful representation of Pakistan at this prestigious international forum.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the HANDS-IDS leadership once again expressed deep gratitude to the Federal Minister for his steadfast commitment to advancing healthcare and nursing education across the nation. The engagement ended on a warm and cordial note, marked by a meaningful exchange of souvenirs.