# 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.

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- Country: Pakistan
- Published: 2026-10-06T17:11:50+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-07T00:54:04+03:00
- 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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| Source-reported item | Details |
|---|---|
| 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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## Sources

- [Press Information Department, Government of Pakistan](<https://pid.gov.pk/site/press_detail/34131>) (Source checked: 2026-10-06; Published: 2026-10-01)

## Correction history

- 2026-10-07T00:54:04+03:00: German and Portuguese editions and translations of the data and correction explanations have been added to this article.

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