Taskeen Signs Tripartite MoU with Sindh Integrated Emergency Health Services (SIEHS) and Sindh Emergency Rescue Service (SERS)
On 3rd October 2025, Taskeen signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Sindh Integrated Emergency Health Services (SIEHS) and Sindh Emergency Rescue Service (SERS) to integrate mental health awareness and care into Sindh’s emergency response systems. This partnership aims to build the mental health capacity of emergency responders, strengthen crisis response mechanisms, and […]
Taskeen at the Sixth Global Ministerial Mental Health Summit – Doha, Qatar
We’re proud to share that Dr Taha Sabri, co-founder of Taskeen, represented civil society from Pakistan at the Global Ministerial Mental Health Summit in Doha. This landmark gathering brought together policymakers, ministers of health, and global organisations to shape the future of mental health. At the summit, Dr Taha led a workshop on best practices […]
Strengthening Mental Health Systems in Sindh: Development of Quality Standards and Launch of Code of Conduct
Taskeen Health Initiative, as a co-secretariat of the Pakistan Mental Health Coalition (PMHC), with British Asian Trust, launched a Code of Conduct for Mental Health Professionals, which the Provincial Health Minister of Sindh has officially endorsed. Building on this achievement, Taskeen and BAT co-organized a consultative meeting with the Sindh Healthcare Commission, Sindh Health Ministry, […]
Taskeen Team Visits Benazir Shaheed ANF Hospital to Explore Collaboration in Mental Health
On August 6, 2025, the Taskeen Advocacy team visited Benazir Shaheed ANF Hospital, led by Col (R) Pervez Hussain. His warm facilitation made the visit both insightful and productive. The purpose was to strengthen collaborations and explore opportunities to enhance mental health and rehabilitation services. The innovative model ANF is implementing is truly inspiring and […]
Taskeen Presents National Mental Health Policy at High-Level Meeting with WHO and NHSRC
Taskeen, in collaboration with the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination (NHSRC) and the World Health Organization (WHO), presented the National Mental Health Policy during a high-level meeting of the Mental Health Subcommittee, convened under the Working Group on Non-Communicable Diseases and held at the WHO Office in Pakistan. The meeting focused on […]
Taskeen’s Team visit to Sindh Emergency Rescue Service (Rescue 1122)
The Taskeen team visited the headquarters of the Sindh Emergency Rescue Service (Rescue 1122) to explore opportunities for collaboration on mental health initiatives and gain a deeper understanding of existing referral pathways for individuals in crisis. During the visit, the team met with Director General Wajid Sibghatullah and discussed potential areas of collaboration, including capacity […]
Taskeen, as the representative of PMHC, signs an MoU with the Sindh Healthcare Commission to advance mental health collaboration in Sindh
Taskeen, representing the Pakistan Mental Health Coalition (PMHC), has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Sindh Healthcare Commission (SHCC) to enhance cooperation in mental health advocacy, research, and technical assistance. This partnership aims to drive systemic improvements in mental healthcare delivery and promote evidence-informed policy reforms across Sindh.
Taskeen, along with the British Asian Trust, meets the Sindh Health Minister to advocate for the Mental Health Code of Conduct
As part of the Quality Standards and Advocacy Working Group, Taskeen, in collaboration with the British Asian Trust (BAT), met with Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho, Minister of Health, Sindh, on 29th May. The discussion centred on the endorsement of the Mental Health Practitioners’ Code of Conduct—a crucial step toward promoting ethical, rights-based mental health care […]
Taskeen and BAT Engage with Sindh Healthcare Commission on Mental Health Code of Conduct
Taskeen and the British Asian Trust (BAT), as part of the Quality Standards and Advocacy Working Group, held a meeting with the Sindh Healthcare Commission (SHCC) to discuss the integration of the Mental Health Practitioners’ Code of Conduct into the Commission’s ongoing regulatory efforts. This dialogue is a crucial step toward integrating ethical, rights-based principles […]
Taskeen Advocacy Team Meets DG Zulfiqar Mehr to Discuss Implementation of Suicide Decriminalisation in Sindh
The Taskeen Advocacy Team held a significant meeting with Director General Zulfiqar Mehr in Karachi to discuss the implementation of suicide decriminalisation across Sindh. The conversation highlighted the urgent need for effective enforcement of the decriminalisation law, particularly in interior regions of the province where stigma and systemic challenges remain deeply entrenched. In the discussion, […]