VITAL’s story began in Rehri Goth – an impoverished peri-urban community of over 60,000 residents on the outskirts of Karachi, Pakistan. Through baseline surveys conducted in the community in 2012 and 2013, we learned that Rehri Goth had a neonatal mortality of 57 deaths per thousand live births and an under-5 mortality of 107 deaths per thousand live births. A comprehensive vision of health was needed to help those consistently left behind. Vital Pakistan Trust is present in over 40 sites across Karachi, providing free healthcare services to Mothers and Children.
In 2013, our founder and chairperson, Dr. Anita Zaidi, won the inaugural Caplow children’s prize from over 500 applicants, based on her plan to save children’s lives through an integrated service delivery model. Over the last four years, we’ve used the Caplow prize money to develop a comprehensive service delivery model in Rehri Goth, and reduced neonatal mortality by 53% and under-5 mortality by 48%.
Vision
To provide quality maternal and child healthcare services in the underprivileged areas of Karachi.
Mission
To advance access to quality healthcare for women and children.
