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Sindh's Maternal and Child Healthcare System Marked Milestone with Inauguration of Mother and Child Health Centre

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Sindh's maternal and child healthcare system has taken a significant leap forward with the inauguration of a new 128-bed Mother and Child Health Centre at Liaquat University, Jamshoro. The centre, built at a cost of Rs331 million under the Annual Development Programme, is a testament to Sindh's commitment to maternal and neonatal health. The hospital was made possible through international cooperation, with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) providing significant support. The centre adds to the existing capacity of Liaquat University Hospital, increasing its total beds to 856.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 128-bed Mother and Child Health Centre at Liaquat University, Jamshoro, was inaugurated on Friday, marking a major milestone in Sindh's maternal and child healthcare system.
  • The centre was constructed at a cost of Rs331 million under the Annual Development Programme, with support from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
  • The facility is fully equipped with modern medical technology and trained staff, and is set to begin operations next week, serving families across the Hyderabad Division.
  • Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah expressed gratitude to the people and government of Japan for their unwavering support, calling the project a 'success story of international collaboration'.
  • The Sindh government has also announced the creation of four new satellite healthcare centers in Shahdadpur, Qambar, Shahdadkot, Sujawal, and Mirpur Mathelo, which will offer round-the-clock maternal and neonatal services in remote areas.
  • The Sindh Institute of Child Health and Neonatology (SICHN) has expanded into a provincial network, housing over 262 incubators and treating more than half a million children annually with a 91% survival rate.
  • Infant mortality in Sindh has declined from 54 deaths per 1,000 live births to 29, as a result of the government's efforts.
  • The Sindh government has partnered with the ChildLife Foundation to operate neonatal units across every Taluka hospital in Sindh, with SICHN's quality of care matching private sector hospitals.
  • Critical health services are now available across the province, including liver transplants at the Gambat Institute of Medical Sciences, kidney transplants at SIUT, and comprehensive cancer treatment at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre.
  • The provincial government has undertaken ambitious initiatives to strengthen its healthcare system, citing it as a 'provincial subject' and emphasizing its commitment to protecting every mother and child.

Statistics:

  • The Mother and Child Health Centre at Liaquat University, Jamshoro, is a 128-bed facility.
  • The centre was constructed at a cost of Rs331 million under the Annual Development Programme.
  • The facility is set to begin operations next week, serving families across the Hyderabad Division.
  • Sindh's Infant mortality rate has declined from 54 deaths per 1,000 live births to 29.
  • SICHN has over 262 incubators and treats more than half a million children annually.
  • SICHN has a 91% survival rate for treated children.
  • The Sindh government has announced the creation of four new satellite healthcare centers in remote areas.
  • Over Rs100,000 worth of cancer treatment is provided to each patient at JPMC, fully funded by the provincial government.

Sources:

  • The Express Tribune
  • Dawn News
  • Business Recorder
  • The News International
  • CM Syed Murad Ali Shah's speech at the event.

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