Islamabad Declaration



Key Wins:
- Successfully influenced the government, leading to advancements in MNCH by orchestrating the groundbreaking International Public Health Conference and advocating for the historic Islamabad Declaration. These actions led to the approval of Pakistan’s first $350 million National MNCH Program, marking a significant step forward in MNCH efforts.
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In 2006, the Ministry of Health in Pakistan proposed the establishment of a multimillion-dollar medical tower in a prominent Islamabad hospital for medical tourism purposes. Concerned about resource allocation, the Safe Motherhood Group voiced opposition to this decision. Instead, we advocated for reallocating these resources towards Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH) programs, recognizing their crucial role in addressing the high rates of maternal, newborn, and child mortality in Pakistan. Our advocacy efforts culminated in a landmark event, highlighting the critical importance of maternal and child health within the policy community. This shift in the MNCH paradigm was underscored by the first-ever International Public Health Conference prioritizing maternal and child health in 2006. Subsequent years saw increased focus on maternal health, with foundational programs established in both the public and private sectors. The creation of a National MNCH Strategic Framework in 2007 marked a significant milestone, with the historic signing of the Islamabad Declaration by the then Prime Minister, paving the way for Pakistan’s pioneering and enduring National MNCH Program, valued at USD 350 million.
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Mr. Akbar Bilgrami
Chief Executive Officer
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Akbar Bilgrami founded Bridge Factor & holds over 40 years of International experience in banking and corporate finance. Before Establishing Bridge Factor in 2005 he headed the Management Consultancy Division of Grant Thornton (Pakistan Practice). Akbar has been involved in a number of projects in an advisory capacity covering Loan Syndications, acquisitions in the Banking, Telecom, Power and Manufacturing Sectors, as well as major privatisation transactions. Given his vast international experience and expansive network of contacts, Akbar has been instrumental in arranging equity and debt finance for major clients, structuring and negotiating mergers & acquisition deals, and providing negotiation support in complex transactions on the national and international front.