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, […]
Mental Health in Focus: Taskeen at the UN Mission NYC
Mariyam Sibghatullah, Advocacy Consultant at Taskeen, was invited to the Pakistan Mission to the United Nations in New York City to discuss Pakistan’s mental health priorities ahead of the High-Level Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and the Promotion of Mental Health and Wellbeing, scheduled for September 2025. In her meeting with the First Secretary, Mariyam […]
Taskeen attends the 5th Annual Strategic Meeting of the Pakistan Mental Health Coalition (PMHC)
On 3rd February 2025, Taskeen Health Initiative, as the Co-Secretariat of the Pakistan Mental Health Coalition (PMHC), participated in the Fifth Strategic Meeting. The meeting brought together Core Committee members to review 2024 achievements, identify key gaps, and set strategic goals for 2025. Discussions centered on PMHC’s milestones, lessons learned, and a strategic restructuring aimed […]