LAHORE: (Staff Reporter) – The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) has inaugurated a Mother and Child Healthcare Centre in Raiwind, Lahore, to improve access to primary healthcare services for nearly 15,000 residents in surrounding communities.
The project was launched under the Year of the Family, declared by the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye for 2025, with the aim of strengthening maternal and child healthcare while expanding access to preventive and community-based medical services for vulnerable families.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by Consul General of Türkiye in Lahore Mehmet Eymen Şimşek, TİKA Pakistan Coordinator Saliha Tuna, FACES Pakistan President Javaid William, Pehchaan President Prof. Dr. Naeem Zafar, along with local leaders and community members.
Speaking at the event, Consul General Mehmet Eymen Şimşek acknowledged Pakistan’s progress in reducing maternal and newborn mortality, emphasizing that healthy mothers and children are the foundation of a healthy society.
He reaffirmed Türkiye’s longstanding friendship with Pakistan and said TİKA would continue supporting development and healthcare projects that directly benefit local communities.
TİKA Pakistan Coordinator Saliha Tuna said the initiative reflects Türkiye’s people-focused development approach, adding that investing in mothers, children and families is an investment in the future of society.
She explained that TİKA established the facility, FACES Pakistan will manage its operations, while Pehchaan will provide qualified healthcare professionals to deliver medical services.
FACES Pakistan President Javaid William thanked TİKA for its support and said the healthcare centre was designed to address the specific medical needs of Raiwind’s residents.
Unlike major hospitals that focus on specialized treatment, the new centre will serve as the first point of contact for families, offering primary healthcare, maternal and child health monitoring, preventive care, health education, counselling, early diagnosis and referrals for advanced treatment when required.
Located in an underserved area where both Muslim and Christian communities reside, the facility is expected to improve access to essential healthcare services close to people’s homes.
The centre has also been designed using environmentally friendly and climate-responsive construction inspired by traditional local architecture, providing a sustainable and cost-effective model that can be replicated in other underserved communities.
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