PESHAWAR: Dr. Khizar Hayat has assumed additional charge of Provincial Coordinator for Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH) Program in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This new responsibility adds to his current role as the Director of Maternal and Child Health (MCH) and Reproductive Health (RH). The tenure of Dr. Hayat as Director MCH has been marked by transformative initiatives aimed at bolstering maternal and child health across the province. Under his leadership initiatives such as Kangaroo Mother Care implementation, establishment of Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response (MPDSR) systems, revitalization of Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (RMNCH) Technical Working Group and creation of Basic Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care Centers in multiple districts have significantly contributed to improving healthcare outcomes. APP
