QUETTA: A two-day training session was organized by the Lady Health Worker (LHW) programme with the support of the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), centred around public health awareness messages and counselling cards under the name ‘Sehat ki Dastak.’
Participants from across the province attended the session. A n in-depth session will be delivered to master trainers, including doctors, Lady Health Supervisors (LHSs), Assistant District Coordinators (ADCs), and provincial staff of the LHW program.
Dr. Samiullah Kakar, the Provincial Head of the LHW program, conveyed his heartfelt appreciation to UNICEF and the federal ministry for their invaluable support in arranging this training for master trainers on the latest developments.
He encouraged the trainers to absorb the training carefully and then implement it in their respective districts for LHWs.
The core focus of these key messages encompasses various public health issues, such as the misuse of antibiotics by the community, updated family planning methods, and awareness of non-communicable diseases like hypertension and diabetes.
The Director-General of Health Services urged the participants to take the training seriously and convey these important messages to the community.
He also thanked UNICEF for their support and expressed optimism that UNICEF will continue to support our province in various health projects. —APP
