25/07/2025
As the Organizing Secretary of the Child Protection Committee at the University of Child Health Sciences / The Children’s Hospital Lahore, I take great pride in sharing a significant milestone achieved under the visionary leadership of our Vice Chancellor, Prof. Masood Sadiq. With the unwavering support of Dean Prof. Junaid, Medical Director Prof. Tipu Sultan, and the dedicated guidance of Prof. Nabila Talat, Chairperson of the Child Protection Committee, we have formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Child Protection and Welfare Bureau (CPWB), Punjab.
This collaboration has been made possible through the special interest and commitment of Chief Minister Punjab, Ms. Maryam Nawaz Sharif, and Madam Sara Ahmad, Chairperson of CPWB, Punjab. Together, we aim to strengthen the safety net for vulnerable children through the following objectives:
1) Structured behavioral modification programs for girls residing at CPWB to support their successful reintegration into mainstream society prior to exit.
2) Timely medical admission of rescued infants by CPWB to the Nursery Unit at The Children’s Hospital, ensuring they receive appropriate care until full recovery.
3)Weekly pediatric medical coverage by a trained paediatrician from Children’s Hospital Lahore to children at CPWB
4) A robust referral mechanism from The Children’s Hospital to CPWB for children identified as needing protection and rehabilitation.
As two of the most critical institutions under the Government of Punjab come together, this partnership marks a powerful step forward in our shared mission to safeguard and uplift the most vulnerable children in our society.
InshaAllah, this will be the beginning of lasting impact in the realm of child protection in Punjab.
