ISLAMABAD, Nov 05 (APP):The Health Services Academy (HSA) has organized a multi-stakeholder consultative forum to explore sustainable financing options for controlling tobacco and new nicotine products in Pakistan. The forum brought together representatives from government institutions, academia, civil society organisations and other stakeholders to discuss financing mechanisms and collaborative strategies for strengthening tobacco control. Participants included representatives of the Human Development Foundation, Higher Education Commission (HEC), Planning Commission of Pakistan …
HSA holds forum to explore sustainable financing for tobacco control
ISLAMABAD, Nov 05 (APP):The Health Services Academy (HSA) has organized a multi-stakeholder consultative forum to explore sustainable financing options for controlling tobacco and new nicotine products in Pakistan.
The forum brought together representatives from government institutions, academia, civil society organisations and other stakeholders to discuss financing mechanisms and collaborative strategies for strengthening tobacco control.
Participants included representatives of the Human Development Foundation, Higher Education Commission (HEC), Planning Commission of Pakistan and Tobacco Control Cell of the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination.
The discussions focused on identifying sustainable funding mechanisms and strengthening cooperation among relevant sectors to support effective tobacco control policies and address the growing challenges associated with new nicotine products.
The forum highlighted the importance of multi-sectoral engagement, evidence-based policymaking and long-term financial resources in advancing public health priorities.
The HSA emphasized that collaborative dialogue among government institutions, academia and civil society was essential to developing effective and sustainable tobacco control measures in Pakistan.
