World Population Day will be observed across the globe including Pakistan on July 11 to raise awareness about global population issues. The theme this year is “World at 7 Billion” and will stress on the importance of family planning in relation with gender equality, poverty, maternal health and human rights.
A number of activities including seminars, conference, discussions, educational information sessions and essay ompetitions are arranged both by public and private organizations across the country every year. Chief Executive Officer, National Trust for Population Welfare (NATPOW), Iftikhar Durrani told APP that a grand function will be arranged in collaboration with Planning and Development Division on the day.
The District Population Welfare Office, Islamabad, has also finalized a list of weeklong activities to mark the World Population Day from July 11 to July 27. Chief Commissioner Tariq Mehmood Pirzada has directed the District Population Welfare Office officials to mobilize and has urged the media to play its role.
The department will hold a one-day free general medical camp at the Union Council Building at Bhara Kahu on July 14 under the supervision of gynecologists and lady doctors. Baby shows at various welfare centres in the city and rural areas will be held and parents of healthy children winning first, second and third positions would be given special prizes.
These shows would be held at the Family Planning Welfare Centres in Nurpur Shahan on July 11, Lohi Bheer on July 18, Sangjani on July 20 and Bhara Kahu on July 21. Social workers, lady health workers and social mobilizers would also hold ‘Sukhi Ghar’ and group meetings with rural communities.
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