21/11/2025
Pakistan Pediatric Association KP, in collaboration with UNICEF, celebrated Universal Children's Day on November 20 at the Khyber Institute of Child Health and Children Hospital. The event was attended by senior pediatricians, the UNICEF team, Special Secretary Health, and doctors from various hospitals.
Students from SOS Schools and Bright Side High School performed activities, showcasing their talents. The Project Director KICH & Children Hospital, Dr. Amjad Mahboob and Dr. Syed Bawar Shah, President of PPA KP, welcomed the guests and highlighted the mission of PPA and the importance of a specialized children's hospital in KP.
Dr. Amjad Mahboob Project Director KICH&CH & Dr. Inam Ullah Khan from UNICEF discussed the indicators of various problems faced by children in Pakistan and ways to improve the situation. Dr. Mehartaj Roghani, a senior pediatrician, spoke about the significance of Universal Children's Day and the need for a children's hospital.
Professor Abdul Hameed, the pioneer of KICH & Children Hospital, also shared his insights, and the event concluded with a speech by the Special Secretary Health.