Helpline launched to provide support on reproductive health issues.

ISLAMABAD -- A reproductive health helpline was launched on Wednesday to provide support and counselling the women on their reproductive health issues.

The Population Council in a statement said the Helpline was launched in collaboration with the Association for Mothers and NewAborns (AMAN) and the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (SOGP), with financial support from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).

Dr. Azra Ahsan, President AMAN, in a media briefing said, 'The HelpAline will host a pool of health exAperts available through phone calls to provide medical assisAtance to women callers on family planning, maternal health, essenAtial newborn care and reproducAtive health issues. Doctors will also provide medical advice on how pregnant women can keep themAselves safe against the Covid-19; gender-based violence; proper nuAtrition; contraception and hygiene practices.'

She said AMAN with support of SOGP conducted an extensive trainAing of specialized obs. and gynaeAcologist doctors and equipped them with the necessary knowledge to assist the callers on various reproAductive health issues. The doctors will be available daily to assist the callers.

People can call the Helpline from anywhere in Pakistan and receive easy and quick access to basic medAical care from their homes. Helpline can be dialled at 021- 35205383 and will be available Monday to SatAurday, from 9am to 5pm.

Speaking to the journalists, Dr. Ali Mir, Senior Programs Director, Population Council, said, 'for most women in reproductive ages, famAily planning is critical than other health care. Emergency response to Covid-19 outbreak means that resources for...