Pakistan has seen notable progress in major child and maternal health indicators from 2018–19 to 2024–25. according to the findings, drawn from the Household Integrated Economic Survey (HIES) 2024–25 and compiled the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.
The findings show progress in immunisation coverage, skilled birth attendance, and child survival rates, though disparities across regions and socio-economic groups remain significant.
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Immunisation coverage has improved modestly over the period, with record-based full immunization rising from 68% to 73%, and combined record and recall estimates increasing from 76% to 78%.
However, provincial gaps persist, with Punjab reporting 79% coverage compared to 66% in Sindh, 69% in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and 54% in Balochistan.
Child health trends present a mixed picture. The prevalence of diarrhea among children under five has increased from 6% to 10%, while consultation with healthcare practitioners has declined from 84% to 77%.
