Media Update: United Nations Pakistan, 5 January 2026

Murree Pakistan - 30 December 2025: The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) and the Health Services Academy (HSA), Government of Pakistan, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a framework for strategic collaboration in public health innovation, research, and health system strengthening.

The MoU was signed during the Dialogue Session on ‘Strengthening Health Procurement Systems in Pakistan,’ convened by UNOPS, with participation from health experts and representatives of the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination (MoNHSRC), the Common Management Unit (CMU), and the Health Services Academy (HSA). The session aimed to identify key challenges, opportunities, and practical solutions to strengthen health procurement and supply chain systems in Pakistan

The partnership underscores a shared commitment to advancing sustainable, resilient, and accessible health systems through joint research, capacity building, innovation, and implementation support. The collaboration aligns with national health priorities, contributes to health system strengthening and universal health coverage, and advances the SDGs. It also provides a platform for joint proposal development, resource mobilization, and knowledge exchange to support evidence-based health policies and programs in Pakistan

Dr. Shahzad Ali Khan, Vice Chancellor of the Health Services Academy, emphasized the importance of this synergy, stated:

“As Pakistan’s national public health institution, HSA is committed to addressing public health challenges through research, education, and policy advisory. This MoU with UNOPS marks a key step in advancing innovative solutions to strengthen health systems, prevent disease, and improve health outcomes nationwide”.

Jennifer Ankrom, Country Manager of UNOPS Pakistan,  highlighted the United Nations  commitment to advancing Health systems, saying:

“UNOPS is committed to advancing Pakistan’s health systems. This collaboration combines UNOPS’ operational expertise with HSA’s academic strengths to drive innovation, strengthen  health procurement, and build capacity to deliver quality services, especially for the most vulnerable, and thanks the Ministry of NHSR&C for their continued trust in UNOPS to advance key national health priorities”.

The partnership marks a significant milestone in fostering coordinated action, knowledge sharing, and innovation to support sustainable advancements in public health and health system performance in Pakistan.

For more information, contact Wajid Zahid at wajidz@unops.org or +92 346 8557760