Summary
- The country will host the Global Mental Health Summit 2026 on October 1 and 2, according to the Ministry of Health.
- Focus on Future Challenges The summit will focus on building a stronger mental health system to deal with climate risks and other future challenges.
- The event will provide a platform to discuss ways to improve mental health services and support people affected by these problems.
Pakistan is set to bring global health experts together to discuss growing mental health challenges.
The country will host the Global Mental Health Summit 2026 on October 1 and 2, according to the Ministry of Health.
Experts to join summit
The two-day event will include local and international health experts policymakers and other stakeholders. Representatives from federal and provincial governments and parliamentarians are also expected to attend.
Preparations for the summit were reviewed during a meeting chaired by Minister of State for Health Dr Mukhtar Bharath.
Focus on Future Challenges
The summit will focus on building a stronger mental health system to deal with climate risks and other future challenges.
Dr Mukhtar Bharath said Pakistan is facing a significant burden of mental health problems brain and nerve disorders and drug related issues.
The event will provide a platform to discuss ways to improve mental health services and support people affected by these problems.
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