Islamabad, May 28 2024: Greenstar Social Marketing Pakistan (G) Limited, a leading private not
\nfor profit organisation dedicated to improving public health in Pakistan hosted an event in
\nIslamabad to celebrate 32 years of Sitara Bajis \u2013 The Change Agents, an initiative designed to
\nallow women to not just embrace financial freedom but spread health awareness in their
\nrespective communities at the same time. This milestone event highlighted the impact made
\nacross Pakistan through the program over the past three decades.<\/p>\n
Greenstar Social Marketing, through an extensive network of 2,500 Sitara Bajis and 500 Sattar
\nBhais has helped avert 4,503 maternal deaths, and 46,032 child deaths during the last decade,
\nshowcasing the profound impact of community health and wellbeing, on the masses.
\nGreenstar\u2019s community health workers have been instrumental in driving behavioral change
\ncommunication (BCC) to improve knowledge on women\u2019s health through counseling and
\nreferrals, offering women in various under developed areas to obtain better maternal and child
\nhealth.<\/p>\n
The event was graced by Dr. Shabana Saleem, Director General \u2013 Population Planning Wing,
\nMONHSRC, as the chief guest, Dr. Zaeem Zia, District Health Officer, Islamabad, and Dr. Syed
\nAzizur Rab, CEO of Greenstar Social Marketing. These distinguished officials shared their
\ninsights and remarks with the audience, enriching the discussion with their valuable
\nperspectives.<\/p>\n
Reflecting on Greenstar's legacy, Dr. Syed Azizur Rab, CEO, Greenstar Social Marketing,
\nstated, \u201cOver the past 32 years, Greenstar has continuously evolved to meet the dynamic health
\nneeds of our communities. Our vision has always been to empower individuals with knowledge
\nand access to quality health services, and our journey has been marked by innovative
\napproaches in behavioral change and demand creation. The dedication of our Sitara Bajis and
\nSattar Bhais is a testament to our mission of transforming lives through sustainable health
\nsolutions.\u201d<\/p>\n
Since its establishment in 1991, Greenstar Social Marketing has been a pivotal player in
\nPakistan\u2019s health sector. Over the past 32 years, Greenstar has met women's and couples'
\nfamily planning (FP) needs and expanded its services to include maternal and child health,
\nreproductive health, women\u2019s nutritional needs, self-care initiatives for women and young girls,
\nand various awareness and screening programmes related to breast cancer and diabetes in
\npregnancy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Islamabad, May 28 2024: Greenstar Social Marketing Pakistan (G) Limited, a leading private not for profit organisation dedicated to improving public health in Pakistan hosted an event in Islamabad to celebrate 32 years of Sitara Bajis \u2013 The Change Agents, an initiative designed to allow […]<\/p>\n
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