Islamabad Conference 2026
The Islamabad Declaration
Ten commitments for the wellbeing, safety, and dignity of medical professionals in Pakistan — and for the patients who depend on them.
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Recognition as a Policy Priority
Recognize the wellbeing of medical professionals as a national and provincial health policy priority with clear inclusion in health, planning, institutional governance and quality improvements.
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Safe and Respectful Workplaces
Ensure healthcare professionals are safe, dignified, and free from violence, harassment, bullying, intimidation, discrimination, and unlawful pressure.
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Medico-Legal Protection
Strengthen medico-legal protection through clear protocols, fair inquiry systems, institutional legal support, timely reporting mechanism, and protection from mob pressure or media trial.
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Mental Health and Wellbeing Services
Establish confidential mental health support, counseling services, peer support systems, stress management programs, and burnout prevention initiatives within healthcare institutions.
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Gender-Sensitive Workplaces
Implement gender-sensitive workplace policies, including protection from harassment, maternity and childcare support, safe duty environments, equal professional opportunities, and leadership inclusion for women in healthcare.
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Improved Working Conditions
Promote humane duty hours, adequate staffing, proper rest areas, transparent duty rosters, safe night-duty arrangements, and access to basic workplace facilities.
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Patient Safety Linkage
Formally recognize that the wellbeing of medical professionals is directly linked with patient safety, quality of care, clinical decision-making, communication, and public trust.
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Institutional Wellbeing Committees
Establish hospital-level wellbeing and workplace safety committees with representation from clinicians, nurses, administration, legal experts, mental health professionals, and human resource departments.
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Public Awareness and Media Responsibility
Launch awareness campaigns promoting respect for healthcare workers, responsible conduct in hospitals, and balanced media reporting on healthcare-related incidents.
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Monitoring and Follow-Up
Create a multi-stakeholder working group to prepare an implementation roadmap, monitor progress, and submit a follow-up report within six months of the conference.
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