Trends - MATERNAL HEALTH

No room to feed: The hidden struggles of working mothers in Pakistan

For Pakistan, the stakes are high. Failing to support breastfeeding not only compromises child health and development but also limits women’s economic participation and perpetuates gender inequality.

Published 22 Aug, 2025 11:55am

Gates Foundation pledges $2.5bn to global women’s health innovation, with Pakistan among focus countries

Foundation says investment will fund research across five women’s health areas, including pregnancy risks and cervical cancer.

Updated 05 Aug, 2025 07:09pm

Pakistan listed among 4 countries making up half of global maternal deaths: UN report

Unicef urges world to urgently invest in midwives, nurses, community health workers to ensure every mother, baby has chance to survive.

Published 07 Apr, 2025 04:41pm

Pakistan among countries worst affected by preterm births: study

Birth complications continue to afflict even high-income states, like US.

Updated 07 Oct, 2023 10:16am

Establish a national Maternal Health Programme; double the size of the LHW programme

The promise is a part of the PTI's plan to promote gender parity.

Updated 14 Apr, 2022 05:26pm