Population dynamics linked to health, education, economic Growth: Health Secretary

ISLAMABAD, Jul 11 (APP): Secretary, Federal Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, Muhammad Aslam Ghauri, on Saturday highlighted that population dynamics are closely linked with health, education, economic development, and social well-being.

In his message on the occasion of World Population Day on 11th July, 2026, he underlined that realizing the aspirations of young people requires not only investments in their education and skills but also ensuring access to quality healthcare services, informed choices, and opportunities that enable them to contribute meaningfully to society.

This Day provides an important opportunity to reflect on the collective responsibility of ensuring that every individual, particularly young people, women, and children, has the opportunity to lead a healthy, productive, and dignified life, he said.This year’s theme, “Realizing the Hopes and Aspirations of Young People – Today and for the Future,” underscores the need to place people at the center of development and to create an enabling environment where future generations can thrive, he added.

This Ministry remains committed to strengthening the country’s health system and supporting national efforts aimed at improving the well-being of families and communities, he said.

He added that in close collaboration with provincial and regional governments, the Ministry continues to facilitate policy implementation, strengthen institutional coordination, and promote evidence-based approaches that improve access to essential health services across the country.

The Secretary focused that effective partnerships are central to achieving these objectives. The Ministry values its collaboration with provincial health and population departments, development partners, United Nations, agencies, non-governmental organizations, international non-governmental organizations, professional bodies, academia, and the private sector.

Through coordinated action, we can ensure that national priorities are translated into practical interventions that reach communities and improve people’s lives, he said.

Special attention must be given to the health and empowerment of women and adolescents. When women are healthy, educated, and empowered, families prosper and communities become more resilient, Aslam said.

Similarly, when young people are equipped with knowledge, opportunities, and support, they become agents of positive change and contribute to national development, he added

As the federal coordinating body for health, the Ministry will continue to promote collaboration,strengthen health systems, support innovation, and facilitate the implementation of policies and programmes that improve health outcomes and advance sustainable development, he added.

On this World Population Day, I urge all stakeholders to continue working together in fostering a healthier, more informed, and more prosperous society. Through partnership, commitment, and collective action, we can create a future where the hopes and aspirations of every young person are realized and where every family has the opportunity to flourish.