Author: Communications Team

The National AIDS Control Programme (NACP), Common Management Unit (CMU), convened the Inter-Provincial Coordination Meeting (IPCM) on 15 September 2026, bringing together representatives from Provincial AIDS Control Programmes, development partners, and Community-Based Organizations (CBOs).

The meeting provided a platform to strengthen inter-provincial coordination, review programme progress, and identify priority actions to further enhance Pakistan’s HIV response.

Key areas discussed included viral load testing and viral suppression, including the transition of testing equipment to provincial ownership; expansion of ART centres to improve district-level coverage and access to treatment; improved data sharing and interoperability between CMU and provincial information systems; and strengthening retention and follow-up of people living with HIV (PLHIV), particularly among key populations.

The meeting also emphasized compliance, quality of care, and effective use of programme resources to support sustainable and high-quality HIV services. It reaffirmed the commitment of NACP, provincial programmes, development partners, and CBOs to coordinated action towards an effective, accessible, and sustainable HIV response across Pakistan.

The National Launch 2026 of Antenatal Care Insecticide-Treated Nets (ANC-ITNs) was held at the NRSP Regional Office, Hyderabad, under the leadership of National Coordinator, Common Management Unit (CMU), Dr. Zulifkar Gorar, with the participation of representatives from Vector-Borne Diseases (VBDs), Sindh, and NRSP. The launch marked the commencement of ANC-ITN distribution to pregnant women as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen malaria prevention and control and improve access to effective preventive interventions.

This special initiative, undertaken under the guidance of the Federal Minister for National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination, Syed Mustafa Kamal, reflects the Government’s commitment to protecting pregnant women and other vulnerable populations from malaria through strengthened preventive measures particularly in malaria-affected areas of Sindh.

The National ANC-ITN Launch 2026 represents an important step towards strengthening malaria prevention among pregnant women and contributing to broader efforts to protect maternal and child health, while reducing malaria-related morbidity and mortality.

The Malaria Technical Working Group (TWG) Meeting was held on August 20, 2026, at CMU Islamabad, under the chairmanship of Dr. Zulfiqar A. Gorar, National Coordinator, CMU. The meeting brought together representatives from CMU, Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN), Malaria Control Programs of Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa including the Merged Districts, and Sindh, as well as representatives from the World Health Organization (WHO), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and Al-Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad.

A coordination meeting between the Common Management Unit (CMU) and the National Pharmacovigilance Centre, Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) was held on July 29, 2026, to discuss strengthening pharmacovigilance activities across the National TB, HIV/AIDS, and Malaria programmes. The meeting focused on improving adverse drug reaction (ADR) reporting, strengthening monitoring and follow-up mechanisms, and expanding the implementation of pharmacovigilance activities across all three programmes.

Country Dialogue for Grant Cycle 8 under GFATM concluded in June 2026. The dialogue provided a valuable opportunity to interact with provincial colleagues and the GFATM country team. It also marked an important step toward the transition from Grant Cycle 7 to Grant Cycle 8, with renewed commitment to collaboration, coordination, and effective implementation..

A consultation meeting with development partners on the development of the National Strategic Plan (NSP) and Global Fund Grant Cycle 8 (GC8) proposal for the HIV Program Pakistan was held on 21st May 2026 at the CMU. The meeting brought together representatives from CMU, development partners, consultants, UNICEF, OPM, GFAP, and other key stakeholders to discuss strategic priorities for HIV prevention, testing, treatment, monitoring systems, transition planning, and sustainability. National Coordinator CMU, emphasized the need for evidence-based programming, science-driven interventions, stronger monitoring indicators, and practical mitigation strategies to improve program outcomes. Participants also discussed key areas including HIV case finding, ART services, community-based case management, MIS strengthening, EMTCT, integration with health systems, and community-led programming. The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to strengthen Pakistan’s HIV response through coordinated planning, improved data systems, sustainable financing, and effective implementation under NSP and GC8.

Jointly organized by the SAARC Tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS Center, Nepal, and Pakistan’s Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, the meeting highlighted shared regional priorities. Participants discussed challenges, exchanged technical insights, and explored coordinated strategies to enhance TB and HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and surveillance efforts across SAARC member states.

Jointly organized by the SAARC Tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS Center, Nepal, and Pakistan’s Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, the meeting highlighted shared regional priorities. Participants discussed challenges, exchanged technical insights, and explored coordinated strategies to enhance TB and HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and surveillance efforts across SAARC member states.

On 4th December 2025 Parliament Secretary Mr. Nelson Azeem visited the Common Management Unit (CMU) and held discussions with key officials, including DNC Dr. Abdul Wali Khan, Dr. Bilal Ahmed, Dr. Faisal Siraj, Dr. Ahmed Ismail, Dr. Abdul Raheem, and Dr. Seema Saifuddin. The meeting focused on reviewing program progress and achievements, addressing challenges and obstacles, and outlining future plans and strategies.