Health Indicators Infant Mortality Rate 67/1000 Live births Under-five Mortality Rate 95/1000 Live births Maternal Mortality Ratio 350/100,000 Malnutrition Underweight prevalence (severe) 10% Stunting prevalence (severe) 20% Wasting prevalence (severe) 6.8% Reproductive Health Contraception Use of contraceptives (any method) 40% Contraceptive drop out 8% Unwilling pregnancy 24% Maternal and newborn health Antenatal care 69% Skilled attendant at delivery 59% Institutional deliveries 51% Postnatal care 51% Source: MICS 2007-2008 Organizational Structure of District Health Administration There exists a three-tier system in the health sector in the country. At federal level, Federal Secretary of Health is responsible to administer and supervise the health related activities and programs. Major function of federal tier is to provide policy guidelines and ensure quality of health care standards through federal legislation. After the 18th amendment in the constitution, and announcement of National Finance Award, most of the existing federal level programs will be
Health Indicators Infant Mortality Rate 67/1000 Live births Under-five Mortality Rate 95/1000 Live births Maternal Mortality Ratio 350/100,000 Malnutrition Underweight prevalence (severe) 10% Stunting prevalence (severe) 20% Wasting prevalence (severe) 6.8% Reproductive Health Contraception Use of contraceptives (any method) 40% Contraceptive drop out 8% Unwilling pregnancy 24% Maternal and newborn health Antenatal care 69% Skilled attendant at delivery 59% Institutional deliveries 51% Postnatal care 51% Source: MICS 2007-2008 Organizational Structure of District Health Administration There exists a three-tier system in the health sector in the country. At federal level, Federal Secretary of Health is responsible to administer and supervise the health related activities and programs. Major function of federal tier is to provide policy guidelines and ensure quality of health care standards through federal legislation. After the 18th amendment in the constitution, and announcement of National Finance Award, most of the existing federal level programs will be