ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan and Japan have signed a grant agreement aimed at enhancing child healthcare services, particularly in southern Punjab.
According to a spokesperson for the Ministry of Economic Affairs, the Japanese government will provide financial assistance for improving pediatric healthcare in the region.
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will extend a grant of 2.91 billion Japanese yen, equivalent to approximately USD 18.62 million.
Under the project, the Children’s Hospital and Institute of Child Health (ICH) Multan will be upgraded to strengthen medical facilities. ICH Multan, the largest tertiary care children’s hospital in the region, will receive improved healthcare infrastructure to ensure more effective and quality services for children.
The Exchange of Notes was signed on behalf of Pakistan by Secretary Economic Affairs Muhammad Hamair Karim, while Japanese Ambassador to Pakistan Akamatsu Shuichi signed on behalf of the Government of Japan.
Speaking on the occasion, Secretary Muhammad Hamair Karim expressed appreciation for the valuable support of the Japanese government and people, assuring full facilitation to ensure the successful implementation of the project.
He added that Pakistan looks forward to further strengthening meaningful cooperation between the two countries.
Japanese Ambassador Akamatsu Shuichi reaffirmed Japan’s commitment to close collaboration with the Government of Pakistan, emphasizing the importance of deepening friendly relations and bilateral cooperation in the health sector.
