Islamabad: First Lady Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari met with Dr. Shahzad Shafiq Musavi, Chief Executive Officer of Prime Hospital Healthcare Facility (PHHF), at Aiwan-e-Sadr to discuss ongoing initiatives aimed at treating clubfoot deformity in children, with a focus on underdeveloped areas of Sindh.

According to Pakistan Peoples Party, Dr. Musavi detailed PHHF's efforts to provide free diagnosis and surgical treatment for children affected by clubfoot. This includes organising specialised camps and collaborating with international surgical teams. The programme aims to restore mobility and improve quality of life for affected children.

The briefing highlighted that clubfoot, or Congenital Talipes Equinovarus (CTEV), is a common congenital deformity and a significant cause of preventable childhood disability. PHHF's initiative has conducted over 1,621 outpatient assessments and successfully treated 252 children, showing the condition is treatable with timely intervention.

The First Lady expressed appreciation for the initiative's focus on preventing and treating childhood disabilities. She emphasized the importance of access to timely medical care in enabling children to lead dignified lives and assured Dr. Musavi of her support in addressing this public health issue.

Senate Parliamentary Leader PPP, Senator Sherry Rehman, Syed Naveed Qamar, MNA, and Ms. Shazia Marri, MNA, also attended the meeting.