Raveela, a new mother, had been visiting VITAL Pakistan Trust (VPT) for the past four months. When it was time to deliver her baby, she chose VPT—not just because the services are free, but because the care is trusted. Her daughter Ayat, now a week old, was safely delivered at our facility. Throughout her pregnancy, Raveela attended regular antenatal check-ups and consultations through our Outpatient Department. “We are poor people and needed a place that treated us with respect—VITAL was that place,” Raveela said. Her story reflects VPT’s mission: to ensure no mother or child is denied care due to cost. Every safe birth, like Ayat’s, is a step toward a healthier, more hopeful future.
Asima, a mother of five from Khairpur, faced immense financial hardship and lived in a conservative household where family planning was discouraged—especially by her mother-in-law, who expected more sons. During a normal delivery at Lady Willingdon Hospital, the VITAL Pakistan Trust team counselled Asima on the benefits of healthy birth spacing, following WHO protocols. For the first time, she was offered a real choice. Bravely, Asima became the first woman in her village to adopt a safe, WHO-approved postpartum implant. Her decision inspired others and gradually earned her husband’s support. With hope renewed, she now dreams of educating her children. Asima credits VPT for empowering her with knowledge and care, transforming her future through informed choice and courage.
In Gujro, a densely populated area near Karachi, preventable diseases like measles and pneumonia were once common. Fozia, a young mother, had never heard of the free Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI) and was unaware of the protection vaccines could offer her newborn daughter, Asiya. That changed when a VITAL Pakistan Trust vaccinator visited her home, patiently explaining the safety and importance of immunisation. Encouraged, Fozia brought Asiya to the nearest EPI centre. As Asiya grew healthier, Fozia began encouraging other mothers to do the same. Thanks to VPT’s outreach and the EPI programme, vaccine awareness in Gujro is growing—and so is hope. Fozia’s story shows how one informed choice can spark a healthier future for an entire community.
In Gujro Zone B, Jhangabad, and Gana Mandi, mistrust of vaccines ran deep. Families, guided by tradition and rumours, rejected immunisation efforts. Sumaira Zulfiqar, a vaccinator from VITAL Pakistan Trust, was repeatedly turned away—but she didn’t give up. Instead of insisting, she listened. Sumaira attended gatherings, spoke with community leaders, and built trust through empathy. When a grieving mother shared her story of losing a child to measles, minds began to shift. With support from a local midwife and religious leader, the community slowly embraced vaccines. Immunisation coverage rose from 0% to 80%, with parents becoming advocates themselves. Sumaira’s story is a powerful reminder: trust, compassion, and patience can transform fear into hope and build healthier futures for all.
Just one month into her journey with VITAL Pakistan Trust, Shakeela—a mother of three who has, in the past, suffered two miscarriages—has already found the support she long needed. Living with diabetes, she came to VPT seeking guidance and care. Here, she received more than just medical treatment. Her doctor gave her a clear, visual nutrition chart, showing what foods to eat daily, occasionally, and what to avoid—empowering her to take control of her health. "The service is excellent. For the first time, I understand how to manage my condition," Shakeela shared. With VPT by her side, Shakeela is now confidently working toward a healthier future—for herself and her children.