News stories for Shehla Zaidi

GOVERNANCE: USING PRIVATE FOR PUBLIC HEALTH

Pakistan’s healthcare system already leans heavily on private clinics, labs and hospitals — but without clear direction towards

Published 11 May, 2025 07:31am

Successive govts have engaged private partners to improve health service delivery, but their impact has been limited thus far.

Published 07 Jul, 2022 12:12pm

When pandemics threaten to overwhelm health systems, the crisis can catalyse new partnerships.

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 08:20am

Pakistan does not have a coordinated and publicised national public health emergency plan.

Published 28 Mar, 2020 07:02am

For WASH to make a mark, it requires moving towards a visible focus on water.

Published 01 Sep, 2019 07:22am

Political will is required to persevere and bring maturity to public-private partnerships.

Published 15 Apr, 2019 07:00am

Achieving universal health coverage by 2030 demands the inclusion of the private sector.

Published 11 Feb, 2019 07:13am

In the new debate surrounding the 18th Amendment, critics argue that benefits are not being transferred on to citizens.

Updated 03 Feb, 2019 01:09pm

ALL government leaders are obsessed with economic growth, those in Pakistan being no exception. Economic data,...

Published 13 Oct, 2013 08:14am