Dr. Taha Sabri Takes Part in WHO EMRO’s Regional Mental Health Assessment Meeting in Cairo, Egypt
Dr. Taha Sabri, Co-founder and COO of Taskeen Health Initiative, esteemed for his expertise in mental health advocacy, was honored to join the WHO EMRO’s “Intercountry Meeting: Assessing Mental Health Progress in the Eastern Mediterranean Region” held in Cairo, Egypt from 21st to 23rd November 2023. He actively contributed to discussions surrounding mental health advancements […]
Dr. Taha Sabri Engages Audience on E-Mental Healthcare at University of Karachi Summit
Dr. Taha Sabri, Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer of Taskeen Health Initiative, delivered an enlightening talk on “E-Mental Healthcare: Exploring Challenges and Opportunities.” His insights captivated faculty, distinguished guests, and students who gathered at the Institute of Clinical Psychology & Office of Research, Innovation, and Commercialization (ORIC) – University of Karachi. This summit served as […]
Taskeen Health Initiative met with the President of Pakistan to discuss the National Mental Health Helpline
Dr. Taha Sabri, COO and Co-founder, and Irfan Mustafa, Chairperson of Taskeen Health Initiative, participated in a high-profile meeting at the President House in Pakistan. The session, chaired by President Arif Alvi, gathered mental health stakeholders, experts and civil society organizations. The focal point was enhancing the national mental health helpline – 1166. Discussions centered […]
Mental Health for All Webinar: Digital Mental Health
Duaa Nusrat, Senior Program Manager of Public Awareness and Advocacy at Taskeen Health Initiative, captivated audiences with an insightful presentation during the “Mental Health for All” webinar on November 28th held by Global Mental Health Action Network. Her engaging session shed light on the indispensable role of digital mental health tools in addressing service gaps, […]
The Pakistan Mental Health Coalition hosted their Second Annual Meeting on 8th November, 2023
On November 8th, the Pakistan Mental Health Coalition hosted its 2nd Annual Meeting at Ramada Creek Karachi, bringing together stakeholders and PMHC general body members from across the country. The coalition organized an informative panel discussion on ‘Effective Mental Health Interventions in Pakistan’ where they discussed best practices and innovative mental health interventions that can […]
Taskeen Health Initative’s COO Dr. Taha Sabri met with the provincial government of Balochistan
Taskeen Health Initiative’s COO and Co-Founder, Dr. Taha Sabri visited Quetta, Balochistan on the 23rd and 24th of October 2023 to meet with important governmental stakeholders to discuss the mental health landscape of Balochistan. During this visit, Dr. Taha Sabri met with the Balochistan Health Secretary Asfandyar Kakar and Director General Health, Ali Nasir Baloch, […]
Taskeen’s Chairperson, Mr. Irfan Mustafa, Meets with President of Pakistan, Dr. Arif Alvi
Taskeen’s Chairperson, Mr. Irfan Mustafa, met with President of Pakistan, Dr. Arif Alvi, on the 18th of October, 2023 to discuss the mental health landscape of Pakistan. Both the individuals share a keen interest in strengthening the mental health cause and deliberated the need for a national mental health helpline to provide support to the […]
2nd PMHC Quality Standards Stakeholder Event: Developing Ethical Principles for Mental Health Professionals
On 21st September 2023, as a member of the Quality Standards Subcommittee of the Pakistan Mental Health Coalition (PMHC), Taskeen Health Initiative co-organized and participated in the stakeholder event focused on developing Ethical Standards for Mental Health Professionals. This inclusive gathering brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, from the Head of Vitol Foundation Sarah […]
Taskeen Health Initiative and the Gilgit-Baltistan Government Join Hands For Mental Health
Gilgit-Baltistan Government and Taskeen Health Initiative have signed an MOU to collaborate in the areas of mental health policy, mental health legislation, scaling mental health helpline, public mental health awareness campaigns and mental health integration in primary care. This partnership aims to promote holistic wellbeing and prevent mental illness to pave the way for a […]
Islamabad Health Regulatory Authority (IHRA), Health Services Academy (HSA) and Taskeen join efforts towards Mental Health Services Regulation.
On 19th September 2023, Dr. Taha visited Islamabad to share Taskeen’s plans to develop Mental Health Specific Service Delivery Standards in Islamabad. Islamabad Health Regulatory Authority (IHRA), Health Services Academy (HSA) and Taskeen are now in collaborating to develop regulation of Mental Health Services in the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) area, with the ultimate goal […]