Pakistan, Japan Ink 18.6M Deal to Boost Child Healthcare in South Punjab
— January 13, 2026
ISLAMABAD (AIA) Pakistan and Japan have signed an18.62 million grant agreement to upgrade child healthcare facilities in South Punjab.
The agreement, signed at the Ministry of Economic Affairs in Islamabad, falls under the project titled “Improvement of Child Health Care Facilities in South Punjab*. Secretary Economic Affairs Muhammad Humair Karim and Japanese Ambassador Akamatsu Shuichi signed the documents on behalf of their respective governments.
Funded by Japan through JICA, the project aims to strengthen diagnostic and treatment systems at the Children Hospital and Institute of Child Health in Multan. It will enhance tertiary care services for high-risk neonates, infants, and critically ill children, while expanding medical infrastructure and equipment.
The initiative is expected to significantly improve pediatric healthcare in South Punjab and surrounding areas. Ambassador Shuichi reaffirmed Japan’s commitment to supporting Pakistan in healthcare and deepening bilateral cooperation.