President Dr Arif Alvi has said that collaboration of Health and Population Welfare departments was essential and pivotal for promoting family planning and maternal health. He said that the rising population numbers are likely to adversely affect the economy, environment, health, education and quality of the lives of all citizens. The President made these remarks during a briefing on Population Welfare of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at Governor's House, Peshawar today.
The meeting was attended by Dr. Faisal Sultan, SAPM on Health, Mr. Shaukat Yousafzai, Minister for Labour and Culture, Additional Chief Secretary KP, Secretary Population Department, Secretary Finance KP, DG Population Welfare KP and other officials. The President was briefed about the steps being taken for the population welfare/control and maternal health in the province.
President underscored the need for proactive involvement of Ulema/Religious leaders for promoting population welfare and healthy family norms. He emphasized for timely legislation regarding population welfare. He said that the government of KP should take necessary measures to promote family planning as a basic human right. The President also said that appropriate communication strategy should be devised by engaging media in dissemination of relevant information regarding family planning.
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