The BISP program is making a real difference for eligible households and women across the country by providing critical nutritional and financial assistance. To increase its support and provide more essential items to beneficiaries, BISP signed two separate agreements with UNICEF and WHO under the Benazir Income Support Program.
BISP Partners with UNICEF and WHO
According to recent updates to the BISP program, these two agreements will combat malnutrition and improve maternal and child health in Pakistan through the Benazir Nashonuma program.
The goal of this partnership is to provide unconditional support to malnourished children and mothers by providing food and nutritional supplements on a large scale. A comprehensive survey is currently being conducted in backward areas of Pakistan to register beneficiaries of the Benazir Nashonuma program, which addresses issues such as child stunting and women’s health.
Why are these agreements important to the BISP?
Luo Dapeng of WHO, Abdullah Fadil of UNICEF, and BISP Secretary Amer Ali Ahmad signed the agreements, according to the press release. Their partnership will raise community awareness and provide essential nutritional support to affected mothers and children.
According to an official statement issued this Tuesday, the agreement with UNICEF focuses on the provision of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Foods (RUTF) to treat severe acute malnutrition (SAM) and the promotion of social behavior change communication (SCCC).
WHO’s Commitment to Treating 75000 Children with Malnutrition
Under the agreement with WHO, District Headquarters Hospitals (DHQ) will establish stabilization centers across the country to provide specialized care to children suffering from SAM. A WHO representative stated that it is committed to providing evidence-based interventions that support breastfeeding as an essential strategy against stunting while also providing life-saving treatment to 75,000 severely malnourished children facing medical complications.
Also Read: BISP partners with WFP to tackle malnutrition through the Nashonuma Program
UNICEF Nutrition Support for Recovery
UNICEF dedicates itself to providing nutrition support to registered poor and malnourished children in Pakistan. A UNICEF representative emphasized the importance of prioritizing children from poor communities in nutrition and social protection programs to enable them to thrive and reach their full potential.
BISP celebrates historic agreements with UNICEF and WHO
The BISP Secretary-General welcomed this partnership with international organizations, calling it a historic moment and a major step forward in improving the well-being of beneficiaries. He stressed his commitment to strengthening partnerships with UNICEF and WHO to ensure that assistance reaches those who need it most.
Also Read: BISP to Register 1.7 Million Women Through the Nashonuma Program Within the Next 2 Years
Last Words
The recent two separate agreements between BISP, UNICEF, and WHO represent an important step forward in the fight against malnutrition in Pakistan. The goal is to provide essential nutritional support to vulnerable mothers and children, ensuring that they receive the care they need for a healthier future.