Balochistan Consultation Held on Institutional System for Family Planning Supplies

QUETTA (Online) – A consultative meeting was held on Thursday in Balochistan, organised by the Population Welfare Department and UNFPA, to activate the institutional quantification committee in the province. Speakers stressed joint efforts to control the growing population in Balochistan.

The meeting was addressed by Director PMCT Muhammad Ayub, UNFPA Programme Coordinator Sadia Ata, Noorullah, Almas Sumar, Habiba M Juma, Muhammad Yaqoob, Deputy Director PWD Muhammad Tariq, Wali Muhammad, Zahid Iqbal, M Alam, Nazir Ahmed, Salahuddin Kasi, Jahanzeeb, Deputy Director Nasir Khan, Latif Muhammad Hasni of PWD, Kamran Jamil, Zara Bibi, Mahira and Dr Najeeb.

They said the Population Welfare Department is working with UNFPA and other organisations to control the population.

The main objective of the meeting was to estimate, in a coordinated manner, the needs for family planning and reproductive health supplies in the province, improve supply planning and make joint procurement more effective.

According to the speakers, a coordinated institutional system is being set up at provincial level, focused on strengthening coordinated forecasting, supply planning and procurement.

Speakers said comprehensive planning is needed to deal effectively with the challenges arising from rapid population growth. They added that equal opportunities for every individual and the positive use of young people’s abilities are essential for national development and prosperity.

The meeting also stressed further strengthening liaison and planning among the relevant departments.