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Protection of Breastfeeding is single most effective measure in combating infant mortality in Pakistan
A preparatory meeting of National Alliance for Promotion &
Protection of Breastfeeding (NAPBF) represented by 22 civil society organizations was called
on Thursday 15th July at a local hotel to prepare the agenda of activities that will be
unveiled during the breastfeeding week on the theme Breastfeeding – Just 10 Steps! The
Baby-Friendly Way, August 1 to 7. this meeting was presided by....more
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Poster Competition and prize distribution ceremony on “Tobacco Control and Youth”
The rising trend of smoking among the teenagers
is a big source of concern both for parents and teachers. The majority of adult smokers are said
to start smoking in their teens. Eventually they get hooked to smoking for life. Smoking is said
to be the leading cause of preventable diseases. Every year millions of people die across the
world because of smoking and related diseases. In spite of ban on tobacco advertising and
smoking in public places, there is no significant decline in tobacco consumption due to weak
implementation of anti- tobacco laws. The factor that attracts teenagers towards smoking is the
fact that media has glamorized cigarette smoking. Youngsters want to emulate their favorite
stars and smoke in their style. Besides, children who see their parents and elder siblings
smoking, are more likely to start smoking early. Tobacco companies are actively luring the
youth to smoking by innovative business practices. The alarming fear is increasing use of
adolescents with this highly addictive product.....more
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Follow up meeting of National Alliance of Health Professionals on Breastfeeding/ USI-IDDs
On 10th May 2010, Large number of National
alliance partners of health professionals on Breastfeeding/ USI-IDDs
gathered to celebrate the issuance of BF rules and pledge its
implementation at health facilities as well as renew their commitment to
eradicate iodine deficiency from Pakistan through promotion of iodized
salt intake.
Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, Member Parliamentarians Standing committee on
Health chaired the meeting. All the speakers and participants strongly
urged the approval and enforcement of USI legislation to tackle iodine
deficiency disorders which is effecting seriously public health. His
political will was obtained for the cause. Recommendations were made by
health professionals to promote breastfeeding and raise awareness on
edible usage of iodized salt.
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Sensitization session with Healthcare workers @ Federal
Government Services Hospital
On 6th May, TheNetwork held a Sensitization sessions with healthcare workers on important provisions of BF Ordinance 2002 at Federal
Government Services Hospital Islamabad . The session was formally inaugurated by FGSH administration showing
their ownership and committment. Dr Zaffar Naeem, head of Paeds department and active member on promotion and
protection of Breastfeeding campaign described the importance of Breastfeeding and current practices.
Dr Syed Rizwan Ali, Program Coordinator Breastfeeding/USI-IDDs, TheNetwork presented the important provisions
of BF Ordinance 2002 and emphasized the role of health workers as per law for protection and promotion of
Breastfeeding. He also described the efforts made by the civil society for the legislation of 'Breastfeeding
Ordinance 2002 and launching of its Rules and Regulations'
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On-field launching of preliminary findings on Goiter, Nothia, Tehsil Kalar Saeedan
TheNetwork for Consumer Protection arranged a
on field visit to village Nothia for print and electronic media on
April 22, Thursday at 11.00 am – 1pm to announce its findings in the
presence of victims from the community where hundred of residents of a
village Nothia, Tehsil Kalar Saeedan, are suffering from goiter.
According to a preliminary study, the total population of Nothia village is
4000 of which 58%, especially women and girls are suffering from goiter,
teachers complain about the low performance of children at school.....more
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