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Malnutrition in Children Crisis – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1297 Dear Colleagues! This is Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1297 for Pharma Veterans. Pharma Veterans Blogs are published by Asrar Qureshi on its dedicated site https://pharmaveterans.com. Please email to pharmaveterans2017@gmail.com  for publishing your contributions here. Credit: halit kucukbakar Credit: Soumya Credit: VHL Preamble This blog post is based on recent report by the international group Action Against Hunger. Link at the end. A Silent Emergency: Why Child Malnutrition Demands Pakistan's Immediate Attention Every nation faces moments that test not only its resources but also its conscience. For Pakistan, one such moment is unfolding quietly in Quetta, where an alarming rise in child malnutrition has exposed a humanitarian crisis that deserves far greater public attention. Unlike earthquakes or floods, malnutrition rarely makes dramatic headlines. It develops gradually, often hidden behind closed doors, affecting...

Gaps in Women’s Consumer Health Needs – Pakistan Perspective – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1206 Dear Colleagues! This is Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1206 for Pharma Veterans. Pharma Veterans Blogs are published by Asrar Qureshi on its dedicated site https://pharmaveterans.com. Please email to pharmaveterans2017@gmail.com  for publishing your contributions here. Credit: Muneeb Malhotra Credit: Muneed Malhotra Credit: Karola G Credit: Tima Miroshnichenko Preamble This 2-part blog post synthesizes the key insights from the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) article “Closing the Gap in Women’s Consumer Health Needs”, why women’s health needs are widely underserved in the consumer market, how this impacts both women and businesses, and what companies should do to address this unmet opportunity. Link at the end.  Women’s Health Needs in Pakistan – The Unmet Reality In Pakistan, women’s health challenges are compounded by cultural norms, limited access to healthcare, and underinvestment in ...

Life Expectancy and Pakistan – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1173 Dear Colleagues! This is Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1173 for Pharma Veterans. Pharma    Veterans Blogs are published by Asrar Qureshi on its dedicated site https://pharmaveterans.com. Please email to pharmaveterans2017@gmail.com  for publishing your contributions here. Credit: Alex Green Credit: MART Production Credit: Andrea Piacquadio Preamble Life expectancy has long been one of the most fundamental indicators of a nation’s overall health, development, and well-being. While some countries have seen steady increases in life expectancy due to better healthcare, nutrition, and living conditions, others continue to lag behind due to persistent social, economic, and systemic challenges. For Pakistan, the story is mixed. The country has made progress over the last few decades, but it still faces major gaps when compared with regional and global benchmarks. Understanding these gaps and the factors behind them is e...