MNCH Program Health Department Govt of Balochistan

In a vital step to strengthen maternal and neonatal healthcare in Balochistan, UNFPA, with support from the Government of China, handed over Inter-Agency Reproductive Health (IARH) kits to the provincial health department. The consignment was handed over by Mrs. Sadia Ata- Provincial Lead UNFPA, received by Director General Health Services Dr. Amin Mandokhail and Provincial Head of the MNCH Program Dr. Gul Sabeen Azam, in the presence of Director Public Health Dr. Asif Shawani. The kits, identified after assessment of facilities in Khuzdar, Turbat (Kech) and Loralai, will enhance emergency obstetric and reproductive health services to protect mothers and newborns in the target districts. @bakhtkakar43 @healthdeptbal @PakSarfrazbugti

Meeting Held to Improve Immunization Coverage Among Malnourished Children in Balochistan A meeting chaired by Mr. Inam-ul-Haq, EOC Coordinator Balochistan, was held to discuss improving routine immunization coverage among malnourished children. Attended by the Chief of NRRU, Provincial Heads of EPI, MNCH, LHW, Nutrition Program, WHO and UNICEF, the meeting focused on ensuring vaccine access for malnourished children and strengthening inter-departmental coordination. Participants reaffirmed their commitment to an integrated approach to ensure every child in Balochistan has access to life-saving vaccines. @BakhtawarBZ @PakSarfrazbugti @healthdeptbal

In a vital step to strengthen maternal and neonatal healthcare in Balochistan, UNFPA, with support from the Government of China, handed over InterAgency Reproductive Health (IARH) kits to the provincial health department. The consignment was handed over by Mrs. Sadia Atta- Provincial Lead UNFPA, received by Director General Health Services Dr. Amin Mandokhail and Provincial Head of the MNCH Program Dr. Gul Sabeen Azam, in the presence of Director Public Health Dr. Asif Shawani. The kits, identified after assessment of facilities in Khuzdar, Turbat (Kech) and Loralai, will enhance emergency obstetric and reproductive health services to protect mothers and newborns in the target districts. @bakhtkakar43 @healthdeptbal @PakSarfrazbugti

Consultative Workshop on Midwifery Investment Case for Balochistan held with support of UNFPA, Rehnuma-FPAP & MNCH Program. Chaired by Dr. Asif Shahwani-Director Public Health, co-chaired by Dr. Gul Sabeen Azam-Provincial Coordinator MNCH Program & Ms. Sadia Atta- UNFPAProvincial Lead. Objective: greater investment in midwifery workforce with career structure; midwves are critical for strengthening PHC in remote Balochistan to reduce high MMR, IMR & NMR. Investing in community midwives=key to equitable skilled birth attendance. @bakhtkakar43 @healthdeptbal @PakSarfrazbugti @mnch_of

Under the leadership of our Honourable Chief Minister, Mir Sarfaraz Bugti, the directions of Honourable Minister for Health, Bakht Muhammad Kakar, and the Worthy Secretary Health, Mujeeb-ur-Rehman, the Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) Program, in collaboration with our valued partners including UNFPA, UNICEF, World Health Organization, Indus Hospital and Health Network, IRC, and IDSP, reaffirm our commitment to support and empower Community Midwives through the provision of an enabling environment, professional development opportunities, and due recognition of their indispensable role in the healthcare system. This commitment holds even greater significance in Balochistan, a province characterized by the largest geographical area, vast landscape, and widely scattered population, where Community Midwives face unique challenges in delivering essential healthcare services to underserved and hard-to-reach communities. Their contribution remains fundamental in reducing preventable maternal and newborn mortality and in strengthening access to skilled maternal healthcare services across the province. @bakhtkakar43 @healthdeptbal @CMOBalochistan facebook.com/share/v/18dy4Zj…

“International Day of the Midwife-2026” Celebrated by Maternal, Newborn & Child Health (MNCH) Program in collaboration with UNPFA; the event was graced by the Worthy Secretary Health Mr. Mujeeb ur Rehman. @bakhtkakar43 @healthdeptbal @CMOBalochistan

“International Day of the Midwife 2026”