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Pakistan continues its leadership role in improving access to assistive technology

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WHO Regional Director's statement on Pakistan

Regional Director with health workers in Larkana

Cairo, Egypt, 1 August 2019 — I have just returned from my third, and most fruitful and memorable visit to Pakistan as WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean. The 4 days I spent in the country this week were truly effective and productive.

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Pakistan continues its leadership role in improving access to assistive technology
WHO Regional Director's statement on Pakistan

Events

WHO and Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination sign JPRM 2018–2019

22 February 2018 – The World Health Organization and Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination have signed the 2-year Joint Programme Review and Planning Mission (JPRM) document. JPRM is...

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In focus

Floods in Balochistan

Background A recent storm caused a spell of heavy rainfall in Lasbela district and adjoining areas, which resulted in extreme flash floods on 20 February 2019. These flash floods were sudden...

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WHO Representative

Dr Palitha Gunarathna Mahipala, WHO Representative in Pakistan

Key health-related statistics

Total population (000s)	213 707
Total health expenditure (% of general government expenditure)	9.7
Maternal mortality ratio (per 100 000 live births)	178
Primary health care centres and units (per 10 000 population)	0.5
Total life expectancy at birth (years)	66.5