An online meeting was convened under the chairmanship of the Hon’ble Minister Health Balochistan, Mr. Bakht Muhammad Kakar, with the senior leadership of ChildLife Foundation (CLF) to accelerate the establishment of Pediatric Emergency Units (PEUs) across key hospitals in Balochistan. The meeting was attended by the Secretary Health, Director General Health Services Balochistan, and technical representatives from CLF.
The meeting focused on the fast-tracking of PEU operationalization in eight districts, including Khuzdar, Loralai, Dera Murad Jamali, Pishin, Sibi, Kharan, Zhob, and Turbat. Each site was reviewed in detail with specific building allocations and identified square footage for PEU development:
- Khuzdar: 6000 sq. ft. (each floor – new building with basement)
- Loralai: 6200 sq. ft. (Nutrition & Dialysis Block)
- Dera Murad Jamali: 4200 sq. ft. (PCR & ICU Block)
- Pishin: 3240 sq. ft. (Admin Block & MS Office)
- Sibi: 3834 sq. ft. (Covid & Partial Radiology Block)
- Kharan: 2800 sq. ft. (New Building)
- Zhob: 2432 sq. ft. (Covid Block)
- Turbat: 5550 sq. ft. (Cafeteria + Gynae Ward + Store)
It was shared that the above initiative is reflected in the PSDP 2025–26, with a total proposed allocation of PKR 1300 million, and titled as:
“Establishment of Pediatric Emergency Units at Teaching Hospitals of Kharan, Khuzdar, Loralai, Turbat, Naseerabad, Sibi, Pishin, and Zhob (CLF).”
The Minister emphasized that Pediatric Emergency Units are a critical pillar in addressing child health mortality in Balochistan. He directed the Health Department and CLF to ensure early mobilization of civil works and service readiness, particularly in priority sites of Khuzdar, Loralai, and Turbat.
CLF assured readiness to commence operations upon finalization of civil structures and availability of core staff. The Health Department committed to expediting necessary PC-1 development, administrative approvals, and site facilitation.
It was agreed that a joint implementation roadmap will be prepared within two weeks, with district-wise timelines, nomination of focal persons, and regular progress monitoring.