Nearly 10,000 children and mothers in Chabahar to benefit from equipped health centres

UNICEF and the Ministry of Health and Medical Education (MoHME) have launched an initiative to equip six primary health care service delivery points in Chabahar, aimed at improving health service access and quality for 9,906 local residents.

This programme, funded by the Government of the Republic of Korea, focuses on providing essential equipment to selected health centers, houses and, posts that were previously unable to offer full services to children and families in remote areas.

Essential care for children and mothers

The initiative addresses the immediate needs of whole population with focus on boys, girls, and pregnant women in underserved communities. By equipping these service delivery points, the project ensures that the target groups can receive:

• Routine immunizations: Protecting them from childhood diseases.
• Growth monitoring: Tracking nutrition and physical development.
• Maternal health services: Supporting safe pregnancies and healthy outcomes for newborns.
• Full package of primary health care services

Early detection for children with disabilities

With the full package of the new equipment, health workers can now provide full PHC services include conducting early screenings for developmental delays. Identifying these needs early allows families to receive timely counseling and referrals to specialized care, ensuring no child is left behind.

Reducing travel for families

In the scattered rural settlements of Chabahar, families often had to travel long distances beyond national standards to reach a functioning PHC clinic. This journey often led to delays in treatment or may skip the necessary services.

By reactivating five health houses/ posts and one rural comprehensive health center, UNICEF and its partners are bringing quality healthcare closer to home. This intervention reduces the burden on overcrowded facilities and ensures that families in hard-to-reach areas can access the care they need, when they need it.