The Health Services Academy (HSA) in Islamabad has explored new avenues of academic, medical, and institutional cooperation with Chinese healthcare institutions. These discussions took place during an official visit to Wuhan and Nanning by the academy's Additional Registrar, Syed Murtaza Gillani.

Syed Murtaza Gillani represented the academy at the World Union of Manual Medicine Conference in Wuhan, China. During the conference, he engaged with international health experts and leaders regarding public health, medical education, and strengthening healthcare systems. According to APP, the participation provided an opportunity to explore potential areas of collaboration between Pakistan and China in medical education, research, and professional capacity building.

Following the conference, Gillani visited Nanning, Guangxi. He visited the second affiliated hospital of Guangxi, where he held meetings with the hospital’s Party Chairman and President. These discussions focused on weight management initiatives, the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in radiology, modern diagnostic technologies, and academic collaboration with the Health Services Academy.

The Chinese hospital leadership assured its full support and cooperation with HSA. This includes potential assistance for HSA students and faculty through joint training, research, and academic exchange programmes. The visit highlighted opportunities to strengthen institutional linkages, promote knowledge-sharing, and introduce modern healthcare practices through bilateral cooperation. The engagement also reaffirmed both sides’ commitment to further strengthen Pakistan-China friendship and expand collaboration in the health and medical education sectors.