Continuum of Care for Marginalized (CCM)

Lack of essential healthcare is a significant reason of mother & child morbidity/mortality in Pakistan. While access to services is a major factor, people’s inadequate knowledge and lack of motivation towards healthful steps is also a contributor. Gender imbalance and fatalistic beliefs are important underlying factors. Innovations are required that create a positive family and social environment around the mother-infant dyad resulting in improved behaviors including the use of services.