One Health Pakistan

08/10/2025

🌸 This Pink October, the DAI Fleming Fund Country Grant Pakistan stands in solidarity with everyone affected by breast cancer. 💟

Early detection, timely treatment, and responsible health practices save lives.

People undergoing cancer treatment are often more vulnerable to infections and may require antibiotics. However, the overuse or misuse of antibiotics can lead to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) — making infections harder to treat and recovery more challenging.

Let’s raise awareness, promote infection prevention, and preserve the power of antibiotics to protect those fighting cancer and ensure better health outcomes for all. 🌍



DAI Global Mott MacDonald Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine - LSTM Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination Islamabad

07/10/2025

📢 Press Coverage | Strengthening AMR Surveillance in Sindh

We’re proud to share media coverage of the new state-of-the-art Microbiology Laboratory inaugurated at Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences (LUMHS), Hyderabad/Jamshoro, on 1st October 2025.

Established in collaboration with the DAI-led Fleming Fund Country Grant Pakistan (FFCGP), this laboratory marks a major milestone in Pakistan’s efforts to strengthen antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance and enhance diagnostic capacity across Sindh.

The initiative reflects our collective commitment to improving laboratory infrastructure, advancing evidence-based AMR data, and supporting Pakistan’s One Health approach to combat AMR.

🧫 Together, we are building stronger systems for a healthier future.

06/10/2025

🌍 Strengthening Pakistan’s Response to Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)!

We are proud to announce the inauguration of a state-of-the-art Microbiology Laboratory at Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences (LUMHS), Hyderabad/Jamshoro, established in collaboration with the DAI-led Fleming Fund Country Grant Pakistan (FFCGP).

Led by Prof. Ikramudin Ujjan, Vice Chancellor LUMHS, the event brought together public health leaders, faculty, laboratory experts, and AMR stakeholders to celebrate a significant step toward advancing AMR surveillance and health security in Pakistan.

Prof. Ujjan, speaking as Chief Guest, praised the partnership with FFCGP, noting:

“The Government of Sindh is committed to coordinated action on AMR. This new lab reflects our resolve to translate strategy into action through investments in diagnostics and data.”

Dr. Mehmood Iqbal, Provincial Program Manager, FFCGP–DAI, emphasized the urgency of robust AMR surveillance, highlighting the Government of Sindh’s commitment to strengthening diagnostic infrastructure.

The newly refurbished facility—recognized by the Government of Sindh as a provincial AMR reference laboratory—is equipped with advanced microbiological diagnostics and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST), strengthening regional capacity for data-driven disease control.

This milestone underscores the power of collaboration and innovation in addressing one of the world’s most pressing public health challenges.



DAI Global Mott MacDonald School of Tropical Medicine - LSTM of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination Islamabad University Hospital, Hyderabad

02/10/2025

Pakistan Leads South Asia with a Digital Track & Trace System for Antibiotics

For years, Pakistan struggled with a hidden crisis: the unchecked, irrational use of antibiotics across human and animal health. Without a centralised system, tracking the journey of medicines—from import to prescription—was nearly impossible.

That changed when the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP), with support from the DAI–Fleming Fund Country Grant, launched South Asia’s first national digital Track & Trace (T&T) system for antibiotics.

This groundbreaking platform is transforming pharmaceutical regulation by:
🔹 Tracking antibiotics in real time, from factory to pharmacy
🔹 Curbing counterfeit and substandard medicines
🔹 Providing reliable data to global surveillance systems (WHO GLASS, WOAH ANIMUSE)
🔹 Enabling a One Health approach, integrating human and animal antibiotic use

The results are already visible. Pakistan is now reporting robust data to global systems, strengthening oversight of antibiotic use, and setting a regional benchmark for digital AMR surveillance.

“This project demonstrates how digital innovation can solve long-standing public health challenges. Fleming Fund is proud to support Pakistan’s leadership in AMR surveillance.” — DAI-Fleming Fund Project Lead

✨ From challenge to solution, this case shows how digital innovation and governance reform can protect lives, safeguard medicines, and inspire global action against AMR.



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DAI Global Mott MacDonald School of Tropical Medicine - LSTM Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination Islamabad

Pakistan Leads South Asia with a Digital Track & Trace System for Antibiotics For years, Pakistan struggled with a hidden crisis: the unchecked, irrational use of antibiotics across human and animal health. Without a centralised system, tracking the journey of medicines—from import to prescription...

01/10/2025

🌍 Strengthening Pakistan’s Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)

On 30th September 2025, stakeholders from human, animal, and environmental health sectors came together at the Dissemination of NAP-AMR 2.0 Costing Meeting in Islamabad.

Hosted by the National Institute of Health (NIH) with support from the Fleming Fund Country Grant Pakistan, the meeting marked a milestone towards a more sustainable and costed National Action Plan on AMR (NAP 2.0).

Key highlights included:

✅ Remarks from senior leadership of NIH, MoNHSR&C, and WHO

✅ An overview of Fleming Fund activities in Pakistan

✅ Presentation of the AMR NAP 2.0 roadmap and strategic plan

✅ Stakeholder discussions on costing across One Health sectors

This collaborative effort underscores Pakistan’s commitment to tackling AMR, protecting public health, and aligning with global priorities to safeguard the future of healthcare.



DAI Global Mott MacDonald School of Tropical Medicine - LSTM Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination Islamabad Ministry of Climate Change & Environment وزارة التغير المناخي والبيئة

24/09/2025

🔴 September is Sepsis Awareness Month — a reminder of the urgent need to recognize, prevent, and respond to this silent emergency.

📊 Key facts:

In 2023, 7.8 million cases of sepsis were diagnosed across eight major markets, leading to ~2 million deaths.

In France, incidence fell to ~382 cases per 100,000 in 2022 after peaking during COVID-19, proving how system resilience saves lives.

Maternal sepsis remains a critical challenge: 13.16 cases per 10,000 pregnancies, with the highest rates in Africa.

These figures highlight a clear truth: sepsis is preventable, yet disparities persist—especially in low- and middle-income countries.

At DAI Fleming Fund Pakistan, we are strengthening AMR surveillance, diagnostics, and antimicrobial stewardship—vital steps to reduce infection risks, improve early recognition, and save lives.

💡 Together, let’s invest in awareness, timely diagnostics, infection prevention, and responsible antimicrobial use.

Every intervention brings us closer to a world where fewer lives are lost to sepsis.



DAI Global Mott MacDonald Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine - LSTM Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination Islamabad National Institutes of Health (NIH)

12/09/2025

Antimicrobial Resistance: Pakistan’s Hidden Health Crisis (4 September 2025)
🔍 Key Takeaways:
AMR is a silent but severe threat in Pakistan, leading to thousands of deaths annually. The Friday Times
The economic burden is massive — losses are projected into the billions.
Weak policies, misuse of antibiotics, poor diagnostics, and low awareness are fueling the crisis.
Urgent action is needed: stronger regulation, better awareness, investment in health systems.
📣 Read the full article by Dr. Nasir Idrees
https://www.thefridaytimes.com/04-Sep-2025/antimicrobial-resistance-pakistan-s-hidden-health-crisis

DAI Global Mott MacDonald Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination Islamabad

Antimicrobial resistance is a silent pandemic in Pakistan, causing rising deaths, crippling the economy, and exposing urgent gaps in health policy

12/09/2025

Gilgit, 7th September 2025
The Director General Health Gilgit-Baltistan, Dr. Syed Sadiq Shah, chaired a Technical Working Group Meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in Gilgit-Baltistan.
The session brought together key stakeholders to discuss strategies for strengthening AMR surveillance, ensuring responsible antimicrobial use, and advancing public health in the region.
✅ A crucial step towards safeguarding communities against the growing threat of AMR.



DAI Global Mott MacDonald

08/09/2025

📖✨ International Literacy Day 2025 ✨📖
This year’s theme, “Promoting Literacy in the Digital Era,” reminds us that literacy goes beyond reading and writing—it’s also about understanding and applying knowledge in today’s digital world. 🌍💻
At the Fleming Fund Country Grant Pakistan, we believe that scientific literacy is key to tackling one of the greatest health challenges of our time: antimicrobial resistance (AMR). 🦠💊
By strengthening surveillance systems, training laboratories, and promoting responsible use of antimicrobials, we are enabling health professionals, policymakers, and communities to access, interpret, and act on data that protects lives.
📌 On this Literacy Day, we reaffirm our commitment to building digital and scientific literacy—so that evidence drives action, and knowledge becomes power against AMR.

08/09/2025

📢 Strengthening AMR Surveillance in Pakistan’s Animal Health Sector
On 4th September 2025, the Ministry of National Food Security & Research (MoNFS&R), in collaboration with the Fleming Fund Country Grant Pakistan (FFCGP), convened the 4th Technical Working Group (TWG) Meeting on AMR Surveillance.
Held in a hybrid format with both in-person and online participation, the session—chaired by Dr. S.M.H. Andrabi—brought together national focal persons and key stakeholders from across Pakistan.
The meeting reviewed quarterly AMR patterns from passive and active surveillance data, enabling evidence-based coordination and responsiveness. Discussions also reinforced policy support for implementing Pakistan’s National Action Plan on AMR.
Together, we are building stronger systems to combat antimicrobial resistance in the animal health sector. 🐄🐓💊



DAI Global MacDonald

03/09/2025

🌍 Team Fleming Fund Country Grant Pakistan (FFCGP) joined Rising Pakistan to spotlight the urgent issue of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR).

💊 AMR is not just a health problem — it spans across humans, animals, water, and the environment, making its responsible usage essential everywhere.

🧩 During the discussion, our team emphasized the One Health concept, highlighting how interconnected our health systems are and why collaboration across all sectors is critical to combat this silent pandemic.

Together, we can protect lives, preserve medicines, and build a healthier future. 💪✨

29/08/2025

📢 Event Update | Dissemination on Antimicrobial Use in Pregnant Women
The Fleming Fund Country Grant Pakistan hosted a dissemination event on “Antimicrobial Use in Pregnant Women Seeking Antenatal Care in Lady Health Worker (LHW) Covered Areas in Islamabad” on 28th August 2025 at Ramada Hotel, Islamabad.
The event brought together health experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss critical findings and implications for antimicrobial stewardship in maternal health.
Key highlights included:
✅ Welcome remarks by Dr. Qadeer Ahsan, Team Lead FFCGP
✅ Project overview by Dr. Tauqeer Mustafa, Senior Manager FFCGP
✅ Study findings presented by Dr. Nashmia Mahmood
✅ Plenary discussions with participants and closing remarks by Dr. Mumtaz Ali Khan, NIH CDC Chief
Together, we are working towards informed policies and practices that safeguard maternal and child health while addressing the global challenge of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).


Global Mott MacDonald of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination Islamabad School of Tropical Medicine - LSTM