Child health in Pakistan is among the most important national issues that have been given much attention. The child mortality in Pakistan is a major cause of concern, with every 1 among 10 children dying before reaching the age of five and 1 among 30, just after they are born. Pakistan is among the developing nations of the world that has yet to do much for the welfare of the general public. Pneumonia and air pollution seem to be the factors affecting the health of the children in Pakistan. The air pollution is mostly caused by harmful emissions of biogas, which is used in most houses of Pakistan.
REASONS FOR HIGH INFANT MORTALITY RATE IN PAKISTAN
- High fertility rates
- Lack of skilled birth attendance
- Insufficient availability of proper maternal and child care services
- Communicable diseases.
- Low female literacy poverty
- Insufficient emergency obstetric and newborn care system
As infant mortality rates and maternal health are related issues, the UNICEF has taken a strong resolution of looking after both the child health concerns and maternity issues to ensure safe birth and good post birth health among children. 'Achieving The Millennium Development Goal' was a significant public health forum which was attended by UNICEF public health executive director Rima Salah as well as the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mr Saukat Aziz.
