Secretary Population Welfare Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

A meeting of the Sub-Committee on Country Engagement Working Group (CEWG) was convened to deliberate on matters related to the strengthening and restructuring of the Country Engagement Working Group. The session focused on reviewing existing coordination mechanisms, identifying key areas for improvement, and discussing strategic measures to enhance collaboration and effectiveness of the working group.

The meeting was attended by Dr. Aneela Mahfooz Durrani, Secretary Population Welfare Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, along with other relevant stakeholders and members of the sub-committee. During the meeting, participants shared their insights and recommendations aimed at improving institutional coordination and ensuring more effective engagement at the country level.

The discussions concluded with a commitment from all participants to continue collaborative efforts toward strengthening the framework and operational structure of the Country Engagement Working Group (CEWG) to better achieve its objectives

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Dr. Aneela Mahfooz Durrani, Secretary PWD KP visited the Training of Trainers (ToT) on DMPA-SC Self-Injection, jointly organized by PSI and RIZ Consulting. During her visit, she observed the training proceedings, interacted with facilitators and participants, and appreciated the structured approach adopted for capacity building of service providers.
In her remarks, the Secretary Population Welfare Department highlighted that DMPA-SC Self-Injection is a transformative addition to the family planning method mix, particularly for improving women’s autonomy, privacy, and convenience. She emphasized that self-injection can significantly enhance continuation rates, reduce unnecessary visits to health facilities, and expand access to contraception, especially in hard-to-reach and underserved communities. She commended PSI and RIZ Consulting for their efforts in promoting evidence-based, client-centered innovations and stressed the importance of quality training to ensure safe, confident, and correct use of DMPA-SC at the community level.

On the occasion of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s birth anniversary (25 December), we pay our heartfelt tribute to the Father of the Nation, whose visionary leadership, constitutional struggle, and unwavering commitment to the principles of Unity, Faith, and Discipline led to the creation of Pakistan.

Quaid-e-Azam’s ideals of justice, equality, and rule of law continue to guide us in public service. On this solemn day, we reaffirm our resolve to serve the people with integrity, dedication, and a strong sense of national responsibility, in accordance with his vision for a progressive and inclusive Pakistan.

Dr. Aneela Mahfooz Durrani Secretary Population Welfare department Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The Population Program Wing, Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination, convened meetings of the Sub-Groups of the Country Engagement Working Group (CEWG) on 8 December 2025, followed by the 39th Meeting of the CEWG on 9 December 2025 in Lahore.

These meetings were organized with the support of UNFPA and in close coordination with the Health and Population Department, Government of Punjab. The sessions brought together representatives from Provincial and Regional Population Welfare Departments, Departments of Health, UNFPA, FP2030, Pathfinder, Jhpiego, RIZ Consulting, and other key development partners. Secretary, Population Welfare Department, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Dr. Aneela Mahfooz Durrani, also attended the meetings.

The forum provided an opportunity to comprehensively review progress on the implementation of the Council of Common Interests (CCI) Recommendations and the National Action Plan on Population. Key deliberations focused on contraceptive commodity security, updates on federal and provincial procurement, communication and media interventions, and progress on Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) strategies. Technical briefings were also delivered on data reporting mechanisms, including updates on the CCI Web Portal and the Commodity Logistics Management Information System (cLMIS).

The meetings further highlighted important programmatic developments, including debriefings on international best practices shared during the 7th International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP) held in Bogotá, as well as presentations on the Draft National SBCC Campaign and SBCC Strategic Guidelines.

The Ministry acknowledges and deeply appreciates the active engagement, valuable contributions, and collaborative efforts of federal, provincial, regional, and development partners. Their continued support remains critical to strengthening national coordination mechanisms and advancing Pakistan’s family planning and reproductive health agenda.

The Secretary, Population Welfare Department, Dr. Aneela Mehfooz Durrani, presided over a meeting to review matters pertaining to the Schedule of New Expenditure (SNE). Director General Population Welfare, Madam Ayesha Ehsan, presented a comprehensive briefing to the Secretary on the progress and key components of the SNE. Additional Secretary Abdullah, along with all concerned Directors, was also in attendance during the session.