In Pakistan, newborn care and developmental monitoring are often delivered through separate programmes, rather than through a single system.
In Pakistan, newborn care and developmental monitoring are often delivered through separate programmes, rather than through a single system.
Desk Report
Published
September 1, 2026
The first 1,000 days of a child’s life are critical for nutrition, immunity, brain development and long-term health.
Sheena Aggarwal, director of social security, women and child development, Punjab, said the initiative aimed to transform…
Announcing the campaign, social security, women and child development minister Baljit Kaur said the first 1,000 days of a child’s…
KARACHI: The World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Friday only 48.4 percent of infants under six months were exclusively…
ISLAMABAD: Nearly 36,000 newborns with low birth weight have been treated at Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) centers across Pakistan…
Development and growth lost during early childhood can follow them into adulthood and, in many cases, into the next generation.
The Federal Government has launched the 1,000 Days of Life campaign to combat child malnutrition and improve maternal and child…
