ISLAMABAD: Minister for National Health Services Mohammad Yousuf Sheikh on Tuesday said the National Institute of Health (NIH) would be transformed so that it attains recognition at national and international level.

`The uplift of NIH will contribute towards achieving sustainable development goals and will serve our people, he said during a briefing at the institute.

NIH Executive Director Prof Dr Amir Ikram briefed the minister about the recent developments and achievements of the institute.

He was informed that NIH was undertaking a successful implementation of five-year roadmap of International Health Regulations and Global Health Security Agenda.

The minister said upgradation of laboratory facilities was critical, which had been successfully undertaken.

He said though health was a provincial subject, the federal government could not absolve itself of its responsibility.

`We must continue to strive to improve the quality of health services.

The public health scientists of NIH must make every effort in this context, he said. A Reporter