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CMWs Plus Project Recognized for Improving Healthcare Services
- CMWs play vital role in enhancing healthcare services in rural areas
- Collaboration between Population Council and Sindh departments empowers CMWs
- Successful approach of CMWs Plus project can serve as a model nationwide
Image Credits: tribune_pkCommunity Midwives in Pakistan, especially through initiatives like the CMWs Plus project in Sindh, are significantly improving reproductive health outcomes and empowering rural communities. The collaboration between stakeholders and the dedication of healthcare workers are key to enhancing maternal health and supporting women's well-being.
Community Midwives (CMWs) are frontline healthcare workers who are making a significant impact in rural areas of Pakistan, particularly in enhancing reproductive health outcomes. One successful initiative, the CMWs Plus project in Sindh, has been instrumental in improving family planning and postpartum family planning services.
Recently, the 'Strengthening Community Healthcare System through Community Midwives in Sindh' project was highlighted at an event attended by Sindh Health Secretary Rehan Iqbal Baloch. He emphasized the vital role CMWs play in enhancing healthcare services and commended the collaboration between the Population Council and the Health and Population Welfare Departments of Sindh in empowering CMWs to provide comprehensive reproductive health services.
Dr. Zeba Sathar, the Country Director of the Population Council, praised the achievements of the project and its potential to serve as a model for healthcare initiatives nationwide. She stressed the importance of expanding this successful approach to empower rural communities, improve maternal health, reduce infant mortality rates, and support women in realizing their full potential.
The dedication and impact of Community Midwives in Pakistan, exemplified by the CMWs Plus project in Sindh, underscore the crucial role these healthcare workers play in improving reproductive health outcomes. By scaling up successful programs and initiatives like this, we can empower rural communities, enhance maternal health, and support women in achieving better health outcomes and fulfilling their potential.
