UNICEF and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have jointly launched a $1.2 million maternal and newborn health programme in Pakistan, aiming to improve healthcare services for mothers and babies and reduce preventable deaths.
The initiative focuses on strengthening maternal and newborn healthcare, particularly for women and children who face greater difficulties accessing quality medical services. The programme is expected to support better care before, during and after childbirth, while helping healthcare workers improve services for newborns.
Maternal and newborn health remains an important public health challenge in Pakistan. Limited access to skilled healthcare, inadequate facilities and complications during pregnancy and childbirth can put mothers and newborns at serious risk.
Through the new programme, UNICEF and the Church plan to work with relevant health authorities and partners to strengthen healthcare systems and promote safer pregnancies and deliveries. The initiative will also support efforts to improve awareness and encourage families to seek timely medical care.
The $1.2 million investment represents a major commitment to protecting the health of mothers and newborn children in Pakistan. By focusing on both healthcare services and community needs, the programme aims to create long-term improvements rather than providing only short-term assistance.
UNICEF has been working in Pakistan for decades to improve child and maternal health, while The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has supported humanitarian and healthcare initiatives in different parts of the world.
The joint programme is expected to contribute to Pakistan’s broader efforts to ensure healthier pregnancies, safer births and better outcomes for newborns, especially among vulnerable communities.
