Pakistan and Palestine Formalize Healthcare Cooperation wiht New MoU
Islamabad - September 17, 2025 – Pakistan and the State of Palestine today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in the health sector, reaffirming the long-standing “brotherly ties” between the two nations. The agreement, signed by PakistanS Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal and palestinian Ambassador Dr. Zuhair Dar Zaid, aims to improve the health and well-being of citizens in both countries.
The mou establishes a pakistan-Palestine Health Working Group, to be formed within 30 days, to oversee implementation and guide practical collaboration. Key areas of focus will include enhancing capacity in advanced medical fields such as interventional cardiology, organ transplantation, orthopaedic surgery, endoscopic ultrasound, burn and plastic surgery. Joint efforts will also be directed towards infectious diseases, ophthalmology, and pharmaceuticals, with opportunities for collaborative research to be explored.
“The purpose of this agreement is to foster closer collaboration for improving the health and well-being of the people of both brotherly nations,” Minister Kamal stated during the signing ceremony. He further assured the Palestinian ambassador of Pakistan’s continued support for the Palestinian people in the field of health, adding, “The hearts of the people of Pakistan beat with Palestine, and we stand ready to assist them in every possible way.”
Pakistan has historically been a strong supporter of Palestine, being among the few countries that recognizes the state of Palestine. It has consistently voiced support for Palestine at international forums and routinely provides humanitarian aid, notably to Gaza, amidst ongoing conflict.
“Palestine and Pakistan are brotherly countries,” remarked Ambassador Zaid, expressing gratitude for Pakistan’s ongoing support. “Together, we will work for the improvement of the health and well-being of our peoples.”
The signing ceremony was attended by Secretary of Health Hamid Yaqoob, the additional secretary of health, and the director general of health.