Community Health Directorate

20/08/2026

IHHN is honored to host Mr. Mohamed Yahya, United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Pakistan, at our Korangi Campus for his upcoming delegation visit. The CHD looks forward to this inspiring partnership with the UN.

As the public health and outreach arm of Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN), the Community Health Directorate (CHD) is driven by the shared vision of reaching the unreached, working on the frontlines to deliver primary and maternal healthcare directly to the most remote and underserved communities across Pakistan.

We deeply appreciate and value the United Nations' global efforts and its long-standing history of supporting sustainable development, emergency preparedness, and maternal and child health in Pakistan.

Bringing our grassroots operational experience together with the UN's global mission will be a valuable opportunity to turn shared priorities into collective action, and we look forward to this partnership to build a healthier, more equitable future.

19/08/2026

Healthcare is about more than just medicine; it is about building a bridge of trust and reaching families who are often isolated by geography and misinformation.

In the remote village of Darya Khan Mughlani, located nine kilometers from the main road in District Jhal Magsi, Balochistan, families have long faced limited access to basic health services and low awareness about the benefits of childhood vaccination. As a result, many children in the village had completely missed their routine immunizations, leaving them vulnerable to preventable diseases.

To close this gap, our partner Azat Foundation's Community Mobilizer, Farman Ali, stepped on the ground. Recognizing that real change starts with respect, he organized separate health awareness sessions for men and women, carefully honoring local cultural norms. Farman sat down with families, listened to their concerns, resolved deep-seated myths, and coordinated directly with the clinical vaccination team to bring a protective outreach session right inside their village.

His respectful, patient counseling successfully turned vaccine hesitation into acceptance. Twelve children were screened, and every eligible child in the village received their routine immunizations.

"Earlier, we did not fully understand why routine vaccination was necessary. After attending the awareness session, we learned how vaccines protect our children from dangerous diseases. We are now committed to completing our children's vaccination schedule and encouraging others to do the same." — Parent, Village Darya Khan Mughlani.

This story is a testament to how local, compassionate teams on the ground are working with dedication to ensure no child is left behind in Pakistan’s furthest corners.

Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination Islamabad | Health Department Government of Balochistan | Government of Balochistan | The Expanded Programme on Immunization - Pakistan | Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance | MannionDaniels | Oxford Policy Management | Indus Hospital & Health Network

18/08/2026

Bringing Life-Saving Blood Transfusion Services Closer to Communities in North Dera Bugti

In remote and hard-to-reach areas, access to timely blood transfusion can be the difference between life and death.

For pregnant women facing complications in the third trimester, patients with severe anemia, and people requiring urgent surgery or emergency treatment, every minute matters. Until now, many patients in Baiker and surrounding communities of North Dera Bugti were referred to facilities far from home in DG Khan/Multan or Quetta to access safe blood transfusion services, which adds time, cost, and risk when care was needed most.

Today marks a major milestone for healthcare access in North Dera Bugti.

The opening of the first Blood Bank at Mir Ghulam Qadir Bugti Memorial Hospital, Baiker, brings a life-saving service closer to the communities that need it most.

A functional blood bank means more than having blood available. It strengthens the hospital’s ability to respond to obstetric emergencies, severe anemia, Thalassemia patients, surgical needs, trauma, and snakebite management, helping patients receive the safest screened blood transfusion services when required, closer to home, and prevent transfusion related complications.

This achievement is a significant step forward in strengthening emergency and maternal healthcare services in one of Balochistan’s most remote settings. It reflects the dedication and teamwork of our clinical, laboratory, Blood transfusion services, administration and operations, and support departmental teams, working together to make essential healthcare more accessible.

Together with the Government of Balochistan, we remain committed to expanding quality, free-of-cost healthcare and bringing essential services closer to communities across Balochistan, including those living in some of the hardest-to-reach areas.

A blood bank in a remote community is not just a new service; it is a life-saving investment in the health and future of its people.

Government of Balochistan | Health Department Government of Balochistan | Indus Hospital & Health Network

18/08/2026

In 2019, midwifery services were launched at the Indus Hospital Al Ghazi Campus, Bhong, to bring essential maternal, newborn, and child health services closer to an underserved community.

But introducing the service was only the beginning.

For years, many families in Bhong had placed their trust in skilled birth attendants. The young midwives were initially met with skepticism because of their age and certification. Instead of being discouraged, they set out to prove themselves through the care they provided, patient by patient, mother by mother.

Through continuous counseling, community outreach, and compassionate care at the facility, they gradually showed families the value of skilled midwifery care, safe deliveries, hygiene, and respectful treatment.

Years of persistence finally came together in July 2026, when the Bhong site recorded 62 safe deliveries in a single month, more than double its usual 20–30 deliveries.

From being questioned because they were young to becoming trusted providers for mothers and families, the journey of these midwives is a powerful reminder: community trust is earned through care, consistency, and showing up.

17/08/2026

Scaling up preventative oncology interventions like the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine requires robust institutional alignment and shared clinical workflows.

On August 10, 2026, the first Technical Working Group (TWG) meeting on HPV Routine Immunization (RI) was convened at the EPI Conference Hall in Karachi, bringing together key public health stakeholders to discuss the sustainable integration of HPV vaccination into the provincial immunization programme.

Representing the Community Health Directorate (CHD) of Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN), our Program Manager for the HPV Initiative contributed critical operational perspectives, sharing best practices, on-ground challenges, and areas for improvement derived from our active HPV vaccination implementation across nine districts of Sindh.

The technical sessions focused on strategic priorities including vaccine routinization, school-based outreach, and targeted strategies to reach out-of-school girls. Participants also addressed methods for strengthening microplanning and coordination, the active engagement of Lady Health Workers, upgrading data monitoring and follow-up systems, and preliminary planning for the upcoming October 2026 HPV Intensification Round.

The meeting served as a vital platform for cross-sectoral coordination among the Health Department, Education Department, EPI, the Lady Health Worker Programme (RMNCH), and fellow civil society organizations, establishing unified action plans to improve overall HPV immunization coverage and long-term sustainability across Sindh.

Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination Islamabad | Health & Population Welfare Department, Sindh | Sindh Government | The Expanded Programme on Immunization - Pakistan | Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance | MannionDaniels | Oxford Policy Management | World Health Organization (WHO) | UNICEF Pakistan | Indus Hospital & Health Network

14/08/2026

As we celebrate Pakistan’s Independence Day, we are reminded that progress is built through collective effort, compassion, and a shared sense of responsibility.

At CHD, we remain committed to working alongside communities across Pakistan to improve health and well-being, one step at a time.

For our people. For our Pakistan.

🇵🇰 Pakistan Zindabad!

Pakistan was built by people who came together for something bigger than themselves.

A belief that by standing together, caring for one another and working for a better future, we can build a stronger nation.
Today, that same spirit lives in the people of Indus.

For our people. For our Pakistan.
Pakistan Zindabad!

13/08/2026

🇵🇰 Celebrating Independence Day at CHD

With Independence Day falling on a public holiday, the CHD teams in Islamabad and Karachi came together a little earlier to celebrate, with pride, gratitude, laughter, and a strong sense of togetherness.

The celebrations brought everyone together through the recitation of the Holy Quran, National Anthem, flag hoisting, team-building activities, an Independence Day quiz, a historical video on Quaid-e-Azam, messages of appreciation, cake cutting and refreshments. The activities created plenty of laughter, friendly competition, and opportunities to connect as a team.

A welcome address reflected on national pride, gratitude, and the privilege of serving communities through 19 years of IHHN, while a heartfelt poetry tribute added a special moment of reflection on the spirit of Pakistan.

Dr. Mah reminded the team of the privilege of being part of the Indus journey. Every job brings a salary, but working in healthcare brings something more: the prayers and blessings of the people we serve, and the opportunity to support patients with empathy and compassion when they need it most.

Words of appreciation from Dr. Zaib, Dr. Hiba, and Khalid Sb recognised the dedication and contribution of the team, followed by closing remarks and a vote of thanks.

As we reflect on 19 years of the Indus journey, the celebrations were a reminder of the values that continue to guide our work: dignity, equality, compassion and service.

A special appreciation goes to the Admin and organising teams whose time, effort, and attention to detail made these celebrations possible and created a warm atmosphere for everyone to come together and celebrate.

Proud to serve. Proud to be Indus.

13/08/2026

For a woman in a conservative community of Balochistan, going from home to home is not always easy.

But Iram Hassan chose to do it.

As a Community Health Worker, Iram has stepped beyond traditional boundaries to reach families in their homes, share health information, and encourage people to seek care early. Recently, in Chattar, she led a community session on malaria, TB and HIV/AIDS, with a special focus on malaria prevention following the recent rains.

Iram’s journey is part of a bigger story.

Across Nushki, Zhob, Khuzdar and Naseerabad, more than 650 Community Health Workers are taking essential health information and services closer to communities that are often far from formal healthcare. Through iCCM, they are helping families recognise symptoms, prevent disease, seek timely treatment, and make healthier choices.

And behind every statistic are women like Iram, walking into communities, building trust and making healthcare more accessible, one household at a time.

The Global Fund

12/08/2026

Young people may live in different communities, face different challenges, and follow different paths, but the aspiration to learn, contribute, and build a healthier future is shared.

At the Community Health Directorate (IHHN), this aspiration takes different forms:

✔️ Learning & Career Opportunities
Through initiatives such as PATRIP, IHHN’s Indus College of Nursing & Midwifery is strengthening Community Midwives serving Chagai and Chaman. The first batch of 14 midwives has completed competency-based training in maternal and newborn care. CHD also creates professional learning opportunities through collaborations such as the AKU fellow’s rotation at the CHD TB Clinic.

✔️ Youth Voice & Advocacy
Through Voices Against To***co, young people are given a platform to speak up, advocate for their rights, and raise awareness about the harms of to***co, ensuring that youth voices are part of conversations shaping healthier communities.

✔️ A Healthier Start for Every Child & Family
From the HPV programme supporting adolescent health and protecting girls from HPV-related diseases, to routine immunization helping protect children from vaccine-preventable diseases, CHD works to make essential health services more accessible. Mobile Health Units (MHUs) extend this care to far-flung communities, providing quality, free-of-cost services, including deliveries for mothers who may otherwise have limited access to skilled care.

Across these different contexts, the aspiration remains the same: to learn, contribute, and help build healthier communities where everyone has the opportunity for a healthier future.

Different contexts. Common aspirations. A healthier future shaped together.

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12/08/2026

19 Years of Serving, 19 Years of Reaching Further

Yesterday, teams in Islamabad joined colleagues across Pakistan in marking 19 years of Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN) delivering free-of-cost, quality healthcare to communities across Pakistan.

As IHHN’s public health and outreach arm, the Community Health Directorate (CHD) extends this mission beyond hospital walls, taking healthcare closer to communities through Mobile Health Units, Caravan Clinics, and primary care services in some of the country’s most underserved areas.

From hospitals to communities, IHHN’s journey has always been rooted in one commitment: making healthcare accessible to those who need it most.

We are grateful to the healthcare workers, communities, partners, volunteers, and donors who continue to make this mission possible.

19 years of care. 19 years of reaching further. And the journey continues.