via The Express Tribune – There has been a remarkable improvement in child survival in Chitral during the last five years – thanks to the improved skilled birth attendance, says a report.
The findings of the report were discussed at a seminar here on Friday, said a press release.
The Chitral Child Survival Programme (CCSP) was implemented in 28 remote and isolated clusters in Chitral from 2008 to 2013.
“In the last five years since its implementation, the programme has achieved remarkable results in improving skilled birth attendance from 33 per cent in 2009 to 82 per cent in 2013 in Chitral,” said the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) Chief Executive Officer Karim Alibhai.
The objective of the programme was to reduce maternal, neonatal and child mortality and morbidity by using the obstetric and neonatal continuum of care in the target communities.
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health (MNCH) programme coordinator Dr Sahib Gul while speaking as chief guest on the occasion appreciated the contribution and achievements of the Foundation.
via Achievements: Chitral witnesses improvement in child survival – The Express Tribune.
Ismailimail 