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Medical Technology Transfer and Health System Capacity Building in Pakistan: Evidence from the China-Pakistan
1Zhang Tong Lecturer, College of Humanities, Heilongjiang Dongfang University, Harbin, China.
Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences
|June 8, 2026
Summary
This study explores medical technology transfer and health system capacity building in Pakistan under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). It suggests enhancing Sino-Pakistani cooperation to improve Pakistan's healthcare infrastructure and resource distribution.
Area of Science:
- Global Health
- Health Systems Research
- International Development
Background:
- The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has expanded beyond energy and infrastructure to include health sector collaboration.
- Pakistan faces significant healthcare challenges, including inadequate infrastructure, lack of health insurance, insufficient investment in medical education, and uneven resource distribution.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine medical technology transfer and health system capacity building in Pakistan within the CPEC framework.
- To identify strategies for strengthening Sino-Pakistani medical cooperation.
Main Methods:
- The study analyzes the current state of Pakistan's healthcare system.
- It reviews the scope and potential of CPEC in health sector development.
Main Results:
- Pakistan's healthcare system is characterized by a lack of comprehensive infrastructure and insurance.
- Medical professional training is lengthy and costly, with insufficient investment in education.
- Healthcare resources are unevenly distributed between urban and rural areas.
Conclusions:
- Strengthening Sino-Pakistani medical cooperation is crucial for Pakistan's health system.
- Facilitating medical technology transfer and prioritizing capacity building are key recommendations.
- Leveraging China's role in promoting the rule of law can support joint institutional development within CPEC.
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