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AVDP & CSP signed on MoU to prop up Kalasha people

By Zahiruddin

CHITRAL: To contain the high rate of mortality of newly born children in the Kalash valleys of Bumbuarate, Rumbur and Birir, Ayun and valleys Development Project (AVDP) entered into an agreement with Child Survival Programme (CSP) of Aga Khan Health Service here on Tuesday. Chairman of AVDP Rahmat Ilahi told chitraltimes.com that under the agreement, CSP will provide technical and financial facilities to arrest the growing number of neonatal deaths in the valleys. He said that due to the rampant poverty in the valleys, there is lake of medical facilities and awareness and unhygienic conditions. He said that under the project, the expected mothers will be provided endowment funds to enable her to meet her expenses and ensure her nutrition as per requirement. He said that out of the funds, the requirements of the newly born babies will also be met. Mr. Ilahi said that training will be provided to the community midwives and basic kits will also be provided to them by Aga Khan Health Service.