LoI Inked to Protect Child Health, Well-being

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Islamabad: The Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Unicef to join the Children’s Environmental Health Collaborative and the Partnership for a Lead-Free Future.

The officials said many children in Pakistan were exposed to lead at levels that adversely affected their growth, cognitive development, and long-term health, requiring urgent coordinated action. This commitment, according to them, underscores Pakistan’s dedication to protecting children from the impacts of climate change, environmental degradation and lead exposure. The officials added that through the partnership with Unicef, the health ministry would contribute expertise, research, advocacy and coordinated action to safeguard children’s health and well-being.

Published in The NEWS on December 15, 2025. 

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