Pakistan launches national mental health policy for 2026–2035
The policy aims to reach 32.4 million people needing mental health care; the official release says about 5% currently have access.
Event / data period: 2026-10-01
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Pakistan’s government announced its National Mental Health Policy for 2026–2035 on 1 October. The release said the policy is intended to widen access to mental health services across the country.
A World Health Organization estimate cited by the government puts the number needing care at 32.4 million, while about 5% of the population has access to services. The release describes a treatment gap of roughly 95%; these are estimates cited at the policy launch.
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| Policy period | 2026–2035 |
| People needing mental health care | 32.4 million; WHO estimate cited by government |
| Population with access | About 5%; estimate cited at launch |
| Estimated treatment gap | About 95%; government statement |
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