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1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Maternal and Child Health Centre, Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, Islamabad, Pakistan.
BJOG : an International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
|September 29, 2011
Summary
Pakistan aims to significantly reduce infant, newborn, and maternal mortality rates by 2015, aligning with global development goals. Improving maternal and child health is a key government priority for socio-economic development.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Global Health Initiatives
- Maternal and Child Health
Background:
- Pakistan is committed to international development strategies like the Millennium Development Goals.
- The government prioritizes maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH) for poverty reduction and socio-economic development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline Pakistan's commitment to reducing infant mortality rate (IMR), newborn mortality rate (NMR), and maternal mortality rate (MMR).
- To highlight the government's agenda for improving MNCH outcomes.
Main Methods:
- The abstract does not specify methods, but implies policy commitment and target setting.
- Focus on achieving specific, measurable reductions in mortality rates by 2015.
Main Results:
- Targets set for IMR reduction from 72 to <55 per 1000 live births.
- Targets set for NMR reduction from 55 to <40 per 1000 live births.
- Targets set for MMR reduction from 276 to 140 per 100,000 live births by 2015.
Conclusions:
- Achieving these targets is crucial for Pakistan's development.
- MNCH improvement is a central focus of the Pakistani government's health agenda.
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