In a psychological landscape where the burnout of medical professionals has reached concerning levels, a pivotal discourse is set to unfold. On Friday, July 3, 2026, the Pakistan Mental Health Coalition (PMHC), in collaboration with Rufayda – Care for Healthcare and Hope and Cope Psychological Services Centre, is orchestrating a symposium to address the tacit crisis enveloping the nation's healthcare workforce.

The foundational premise of this webinar is both lucid and poignant: "Healthcare professionals are expected to show up for their patients, their teams, and their institutions. But who shows up for them?" This interrogative strikes at the heart of a systemic dereliction that has long plagued the medical fraternity in Pakistan.

A salient Convening

Scheduled for 3:00 PM to 4:15 PM via Zoom, this virtual gathering is not merely a perfunctory meeting; it is a crucial intervention. The conveners aim to illuminate the latent psychological anguish endured by doctors, nurses, and paramedics who operate in onerous environments with meager institutional support for their own well-being.

"Healthcare professionals are expected to show up for their patients, their teams, and their institutions. But who shows up for them?"— Pakistan Mental Health Coalition (PMHC)

The synergy between PMHC, Rufayda, and Hope and Cope represents a consolidated front against the stigma that often prevents medical personnel from seeking therapy. Rufayda, an organization committed to the wellness of healthcare providers, brings expertise in burnout mitigation, while Hope and Cope offers clinical acumen in counseling.

As Pakistan grapples with a dearth of mental health practitioners, the sustainability of its healthcare system hinges on acknowledging that the healers require healing. This discourse is a milestone in that trajectory.