Federal Minister for National Health Services Syed Mustafa Kamal on Wednesday held a meeting with Danish Ambassador Maja Mortensen and a delegation of Novo Nordisk to discuss Pakistan’s growing challenges of diabetes and obesity and ways to improve public access to modern treatments.

The meeting focused on the availability of advanced medicines, regulatory reforms, drug pricing, and potential cooperation with the Ministry of National Health Services and the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP).

Both sides also discussed opportunities to promote innovation in healthcare and strengthen collaboration to address the growing burden of non-communicable diseases in Pakistan.

Speaking on the occasion, Mustafa Kamal highlighted the importance of international partnerships in improving healthcare delivery and ensuring access to modern medical facilities.

He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to promoting effective health policies, strengthening regulatory mechanisms, and facilitating access to advanced treatment options for the public.