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Purpose
To explore whether strengthening the public health system or regulating the private sector—or a combination of both—offers the most effective path to achieving equitable, accessible, and quality healthcare for all.

Description

Achieving universal health coverage remains one of the most pressing global development goals. In low- and middle-income countries, including Pakistan, the challenge lies in building a system that ensures equitable access, quality care, and financial protection for all citizens. This panel explores whether the solution lies in expanding and strengthening the public healthcare system or in regularising and integrating the private sector within a unified national framework.

The public sector, often underfunded and overburdened, plays a critical role in delivering care to vulnerable populations. However, it is frequently criticised for inefficiencies, limited reach, and quality concerns. Conversely, the private sector, while more accessible in urban areas and often better equipped, remains largely unregulated, expensive, and fragmented.

This discussion will evaluate the merits, limitations, and potential synergies of both approaches. It will draw on regional examples, recent reforms, and health financing models to consider a path toward sustainable, inclusive health systems. Can the two sectors work in tandem under effective governance? What institutional mechanisms and accountability structures are required? This session aims to provoke critical thinking on how best to structure healthcare delivery to truly realize the promise of “Health for All.”

Qualifications for Speakers:

• Experts in health policy, public health systems, or healthcare management
• Experience in either government health institutions, regulatory bodies, or private healthcare delivery
• Background in health economics, health system reform, or international healthcare models is preferred
• Ability to critically evaluate and compare public vs private healthcare frameworks
• Prior speaking experience at academic or policy forums is desirable

Expectations from Speakers:

• Present evidence-based insights and real-world case studies
• Offer balanced perspectives on public and private sector roles
• Suggest actionable recommendations or policy directions
• Engage constructively in panel discussion and Q&A with audience
• Tailor content to a diverse audience, including policymakers, professionals, and students

Benefits for Speakers

• Certificate as recognition of your contribution to the webinar.
• Honorarium (not mandatory) after evaluation your contribution in the webinar.
• Opportunity to learn in the company of learned speakers and attendees.
• Will be given priority in other Alliance paid and partnership positions.
• A chance to work alongside the Alliance Health Council to shape the future of healthcare in Pakistan.

• Will get publicity through our publicity posters where your name and photo will be displayed. The session will be streamed live on all official social media platforms of Alliance Pakistan. After the session, each speaker will receive an edited video of their presentation for personal or professional use.

Qualifications (not mandatory) for Participants / Attendees:

• Professionals or students in public health, medicine, economics, policy, or development studies
• Members of government health departments, NGOs, donor agencies, or hospital management
• Individuals with a stake or interest in health system reform and healthcare access

Expectations (not mandatory) from Attendees:

• Actively engage with the discussion and raise thoughtful questions
• Reflect on how presented ideas relate to their own work or context
• Network and share experiences or insights during and after the session
• Contribute to shaping future conversations or initiatives on healthcare reforms

Benefits for Attendees 

• Certificate as recognition of your participation in the webinar.
• Opportunity to learn in the company of learned speakers and attendees.
• Will be given priority in other Alliance paid and partnership positions.
• Will be give a chance to work alongside the Alliance Health Council to shape the future of healthcare in Pakistan.
• Will get publicity if actively participate as webinar will be going live and later publicised on all social media platforms.

Procedure/Proceeding

After receiving your application through links below, a scrutiny committee will finalise speakers and attendees. All participants ( Speakers and Attendees) will be informed by email of acceptance and further process. A WhatsApp group will be created of all speakers and participants of the webinar and communication will be carried out through that group too.

All participants are requested to join 10 minutes before the session to clear up audio-video glitches and issues. Moderator will formally introduce each speaker. Each speaker will have 3 to 5 minutes to present their views on the topic. Afterward the moderator will guide the discussion in an open forum. The participants will be asked to chip in and ask questions or give comments. The session will conclude with a Vote of Thanks by the Convenor of Alliance Pakistan followed by closing remarks by the moderator.

After the session, each speaker will receive an edited video of their presentation and a certificate for personal or professional use. The session will be streamed live on all official social media platforms of Alliance Pakistan.

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