“Pakistan has the highest rates of newborn mortality globally.
1 in every 22 infants die before turning 1 month old.
In 2016, 248,000 newborn deaths were recorded.
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“The birth rate in Pakistan is 28.84 per 1000.
60% of Pakistanis live on less than $2 a day.
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“Pakistan has a population of 208 million.
It ranks 150 out of 180 countries in the Human Development Index 2018”
Lahore, Pakistan
Pakistan is facing a long-standing epidemic of newborn mortality. Expectant Pakistani mothers encounter a variety of obstacles and hardships ranging from chronic poor nutrition to lack of skilled health care professionals and midwives. 80% of newborn morality can be prevented.
Cradle Care is partnering with local hospitals and maternity centres to provide impoverished Pakistani mothers with baby care packages.
We strive to reduce preventable newborn mortality in Pakistan.