19/09/2025
Today, September 19, 2025, a seminar on "Improvement of Maternal and Child Nutrition" was successfully held at Musharaf Hall, Karakoram International University (KIU). The session was organized by the Nutrition Cell, Health Department, Gilgit-Baltistan, in collaboration with UNICEF Pakistan.
Speakers and Facilitators...
The seminar featured presentations and discussions by esteemed speakers, including:
1. *Mr. Farooq Satti* (HOD Food Department, KIU) - Welcome Speech
2. *Mr. Muhammad Abbas* (Provincial Coordinator) - Objectives and Current Nutritional Situation
3. *Dr. Nadir Shah* (SUN Consultant) - Optimum Breastfeeding Practices
4. *Gynecologist* - Maternal Health Presentation
5. *Pediatrician* - Child Health Presentation
6. *KIU Students* - Skit on Maternal and Child Nutrition
7. *Dr. Ansar Madni / Dr. Fiza Ansar* - Importance of Breastfeeding in Islam
8. *Dr. Azhar* (Professor, KIU) - Research-Based Information on Child and Maternal Nutrition
9. *Secretary Health GB* - Keynote Speech
10. *Vice Chancellor, KIU* - Valedictory Address
- Presentations on maternal and child nutrition, breastfeeding, and maternal health
- Expert discussions on child health and breastfeeding in Islam
- Engaging skit by KIU students on maternal and child nutrition
- Thought-provoking speeches by the Secretary Health and Vice Chancellor
The seminar concluded with certificate distribution and a group photo, marking a successful event that promoted awareness and discussion on improving maternal and child nutrition.