11th March, 2008 Volume: 1.0   In Pakistan, where per-capita GNP is low and affordability and access to quality health products and services are low, Greenstar works through the private sector and with the Government of Pakistan to improve access, demand and affordability of high-quality health products and services. Through Partnership we can address the underlying causes of ill health by promoting prevention, education and economic well-being within the community, achieving equity of access to health services. During past years we have been working very hard to develop some strong partnerships to help our people become healthier. We are extremely proud of this heritage and the partnerships we have forged with public and private sector. We are grateful to our partners to help us achieve the common goal. I am pleased to share the first issue of electronic newsletter “Health Link” which is another effort to keep our strong partnership alive and well informed. Please tour our website, explore our programs, and I encourage you to contact us directly with any questions about us and the services we provide.   Dr. Navaid Ali Chief Operating Officer, Greenstar Social Marketing Pakistan     New Project on Birth Spacing - 19 Feb 2008: With the purpose of increasing the demand for and utilization of family planning services in Pakistan, United States Agency for International Development is supporting...   Read more...     Partners’ Consultative Meeting for Improved Reproduction: Greenstar organized a consultative meeting of partners on Friday, 08 Feb for providing better reproductive health services including post abortion care.   Read more...     PAIMAN Technical Advisory Group (TAG) Meeting: Health sector service provision is dominated by private sector and partners should put integrated efforts to provide affordable and accessible quality...   Read more...   Greenstar Meeting Health Care Needs Of Pakistani Women Every year in Pakistan, due to lack of availability of affordable & quality contraceptive methods. 250,000 women terminating pregnancy are treated for complications resulting from unsafe abortion. One of every 4 women receiving obstetric care services from unskilled providers are later hospitalized for complications and risk their lives. Recognizing the health issue, Greenstar advocates quality health care services for every Pakistani woman. Source: “Unwanted Pregnancy and Post Abortion Complications in Pakistan Findings from a National Study”, Population Council, October 2004.