KARACHI: Senior well being journalist Waqar Bhatti, related to The Information Worldwide and Geo Information, was introduced with the first Nationwide Well being Award in recognition of his distinctive contributions to well being journalism, public well being consciousness, and illness prevention advocacy in Pakistan.
The award was conferred through the annual dinner of the twenty second Well being Asia Worldwide Exhibition and Convention held in Karachi.
Federal Minister for Nationwide Well being Providers, Rules and Coordination Syed Mustafa Kamal introduced the award to Bhatti, joined by eminent public well being knowledgeable Professor Zulfiqar Bhutta, CEO of the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) Dr Obaidullah, and Well being Providers Academy (HSA) Vice Chancellor Professor Shahzad Ali Khan.
Over his two-decade profession, Bhatti has emerged as one among Pakistan’s main voices in well being reporting. His work has constantly highlighted essential public well being points, together with polio eradication, antimicrobial resistance, maternal and youngster well being, and the rising burden of non-communicable ailments.
By his investigative tales and advocacy, he has performed a pivotal function in selling preventive healthcare and elevating public consciousness about well being coverage reforms and illness prevention.
Congratulating him and different recipients, Federal Well being Minister Kamal counseled their dedication to bettering public well being communication in Pakistan, saying their work has bridged the hole between policymakers, medical professionals, and the general public.
The Nationwide Well being Awards, launched this 12 months at Well being Asia 2025, intention to recognise excellence and dedication throughout Pakistan’s well being sector.
