ISLAMABAD, Oct 22 (APP):The Health Services Academy (HSA), through its Cochrane Pakistan chapter, organized a panel discussion on knowledge synthesis and translation at the 16th Annual International Public Health Conference (AIPHC).
The objective to organize the discussion was to promote evidence-informed policymaking and strengthen the link between health research and policy development.
The session was organized by Prof. Dr. Humaira Mahmood and focused on strengthening research capacity, generating high-quality evidence aligned with national health priorities and translating scientific findings into effective public health policies.
Participants highlighted the importance of multidisciplinary and multicentre research collaborations to address emerging public health challenges and support evidence-based decision-making.
The discussion also emphasized building the capacity of public health professionals in stakeholder engagement, policy brief development, digital communication and timely knowledge translation to ensure that research findings inform policy decisions.
HSA acknowledged the leadership of Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Shahzad Ali Khan and University of Health Sciences Vice Chancellor Sir Sohail Sabir, along with conference chair Gen. Mehmood Sultan, co-chairs Dr. Shahid Baig and Dr. Ramesh Kumar, and other distinguished panelists.
Special appreciation was extended to Dr. Zakiuddin Ahmed of HealthRAB for joining the discussion from Karachi, as well as the moderators, organizers, coordinators and Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) students for their contributions to the session.
Speakers said that the initiative underscored HSA’s commitment to strengthening public health research, promoting evidence-based policymaking, and bridging the gap between scientific knowledge and practical healthcare solutions.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
