The Common Management Unit for AIDS, TB and Malaria, Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination, successfully conducted the Joint Programme Review Mission (JPRM) 2025 to evaluate progress, identify implementation gaps, and strengthen strategic direction across the National TB Control programme.
In preparation for the Mission, the CMU convened a series of three webinars, including an administrative orientation and two technical sessions featuring provincial, regional and partner presentations. These engagements ensured methodological consistency and a shared understanding of the Mission’s objectives.This was followed by the Inception Meeting held on 25 November 2025, attended by international reviewers, national experts, development partners, and provincial programmes joining online.
The Mission was lead by Dr. Muhammad Akhtar, JPRM Lead technical consultant.
Subsequently, multidisciplinary review teams conducted field visits across Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, and Islamabad Capital Territory, engaging with health facilities, laboratories, communities, programme managers, and implementing partners. These visits focused on assessing service delivery performance, governance, surveillance systems, supply chain management, and community-led responses in line with national strategic priorities.
The Mission concluded with a high-level debriefing at the M/o NHSR&C with national and provincial programs and partners, where key findings, priority recommendations, and strategic actions were presented to guide programmatic improvements and inform the upcoming national planning cycle.The CMU acknowledges the invaluable contributions of all reviewers, partners, and provincial/area programmes for their leadership and collaboration throughout the JPRM 2025. The insights generated will play a pivotal role in strengthening Pakistan’s response to TB in the years ahead.
