Rawalpindi, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), emphasized the need for strengthened multilateral collaboration among Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states in the realm of military medicine. Speaking at the opening session of the ‘Challenges in Military Medicines’ seminar held in Rawalpindi, General Mirza highlighted the imperative to collectively address the emerging healthcare challenges, including pandemics and humanitarian crises.
According to Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the CJCSC underscored Pakistan’s commitment to its partnership with the SCO, expressing pride in the nation and armed forces’ dedication to enhancing this cooperation. General Mirza’s remarks at the seminar reflect Pakistan’s proactive stance towards fostering dialogue and developing response strategies that can benefit all SCO member states facing similar healthcare challenges in military contexts.
The seminar serves as a platform for delegates from SCO member states to engage in discussions on pressing issues in military medicine, aiming to forge stronger ties and shared strategies for addressing health emergencies. General Mirza’s call for collaboration underlines the importance of international cooperation in improving the preparedness and resilience of military medical services across the SCO community.
This initiative by Pakistan to host the seminar and advocate for greater cooperation in military medicine among SCO states not only highlights the country’s role as an active member of the organisation but also its commitment to contributing to regional and global health security.