MoU inked to improve family planning and health services

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Department and the Population Welfare Department have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for improving the utilization of Lady Health Workers (LHWs) for family planning and maternal and child health services.

The agreement was signed by Dr Muhammad Saleem, Director General of Health Services, and Ayesha Ehsan, Director General of Population Welfare. The ceremony was attended by Advisor to Chief Minister on Health Ihtisham Ali and Special Assistant on Forest Environment and Wildlife Peer Musawir Khan Ghazi, underscoring the collaborative effort between the two departments.

Under this MoU, both departments will work to ensure better access to LHW services to enhance family planning and maternal-child health outcomes. The agreement establishes a framework for improved coordination between the departments, enabling LHWs to deliver more effective family planning and health services.