Swabi: A Nutrition Stabilization Centre (NSC) established with the collaboration of the World Health Organization (WHO), Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and the Benazir Nashonuma Programme was formally inaugurated today at Bacha Khan Medical Complex, Swabi.

The centre was officially inaugurated by Provincial Minister for Health, Khaliq-ur-Rehman. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Senator Rubina Khalid, Chairperson of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP); Asim Ijaz, Director General BISP; and Dr. Luo Dapeng, WHO Representative in Pakistan, along with senior health officials.

Speaking to the media on the occasion, Provincial Health Minister Khaliq-ur-Rehman stated that the provincial government has placed the health sector among its top priorities and is launching several key initiatives across the province to improve healthcare delivery. He expressed his sincere appreciation to the Benazir Income Support Programme and the World Health Organization for their valuable support in establishing the Nutrition Stabilization Center.

Following the inauguration, the visiting dignitaries conducted a detailed tour of the center and met with parents of children receiving treatment. WHO Representative Dr. Luo Dapeng reaffirmed WHO’s continued support and cooperation in strengthening the health sector in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

During the visit, the Hospital Director presented a comprehensive report to the Provincial Health Minister highlighting the medical services provided at the hospital over the past year, and also briefed him on major upcoming projects aimed at enhancing public healthcare facilities.

According to the hospital administration, the Nutrition Stabilization Center comprises 10 beds and will provide specialized medical care and treatment to newborns suffering from congenital weaknesses and severe malnutrition. The administration expressed confidence that the establishment of the center will significantly contribute to reducing neonatal mortality in the region.