Federal Minister for Health Mustafa Kamal inaugurated a locally manufactured ventilator at the Karachi Expo Centre, marking a major milestone in Pakistan’s healthcare technology development.
Speaking to the media, the minister said that ventilators were previously imported, but Pakistan has now proven its capability to produce them domestically. He said that the nation performs best when united in challenging times.
Mustafa Kamal stated that the government has shifted medical equipment licensing to a fully online system to reduce corruption, delays, and bureaucratic hurdles. “Earlier, the paperwork-based system encouraged bribery and inefficiency. Now, transparency has increased and processes are much smoother,” he said.
He noted that the Prime Minister’s full support has strengthened the health sector, adding that reforms in healthcare require cooperation from district administrations. “We still have a lot to do to make healthcare functional and accessible,” he said.
Commenting on vaccination hesitancy, the minister criticized misconceptions and conspiracy theories. “People here call vaccines a foreign plot. But around the world, vaccines are used to prevent disease and protect lives,” he remarked.
Mustafa Kamal also mentioned ongoing and upcoming healthcare projects, stating that Karachi hospitals fall under the provincial government’s jurisdiction, whereas the federal government is currently building the Jinnah Medical Complex in Islamabad. “We are also planning to build a similar Jinnah Medical Complex in Karachi,” he added.
The minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to improving healthcare services and expanding medical infrastructure across the country.
