Maternal Healthcare in Balochistan: A Dire Need for Improvement_Dr Rubaba khan Buledi

Quetta,: Dr. Rubaba Khan Buledi, Advisor to the Chief Minister Balochistan for Women Development Department , has expressed concern over the increasing problems related to women’s health in Balochistan. She identified factors such as backwardness, lack of basic infrastructure, shortage of trained medical professionals, and societal attitudes towards women as major obstacles. She was speaking during a meeting with Dr. Sarmad Saeed Khan, Head of UNFPA Balochistan, who briefed her on the organization’s projects in the province.

Dr. Buledi emphasized that most district and tehsil headquarters in the province lack proper medical facilities, including gynecologists and trained paramedical staff, resulting in high maternal mortality rates. She stressed the need to raise awareness about reproductive health among the public, improve hospital conditions, increase the number of beds in labor rooms and gynecological wards, and establish blood banks to ensure timely blood supply. She appreciated UNFPA’s efforts in Balochistan and expressed hope that the provincial government will continue to take positive steps to address these issues.