The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Health Survey 2017 reveals an increase in routine immunisation rates and a preference for breastfeeding among mothers in the province. The survey, which is the first government-conducted survey in decades, shows that rural areas have higher rates of complete immunisation and exclusive breastfeeding compared to urban areas. It also indicates a shift towards deliveries at health facilities rather than at home, with husbands often playing a significant role in deciding the location of childbirth. The survey highlights the progress made in maternal and child health over the past five years, with the PTI government's investment in health facilities and staffing. Health Minister Shahram Khan Tarakai praised the improvements and emphasized the government's commitment to further enhancing health and education sectors.

The article discusses the plight of the transgender community in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), Pakistan, highlighting their vulnerability to poverty, social isolation, and health issues such as HIV/AIDS. Farzana Jan, the head of K-P's Transgender Community, reveals that many transgender individuals resort to sex work as they age and lose their beauty, which is often their only means of survival. This has led to a high prevalence of HIV/AIDS among the community, with 450 members diagnosed with the virus. The community faces stigma and reluctance to get tested, as exemplified by the case of Dewani, a young transgender woman disowned after testing positive. The K-P AIDS Control Programme has expanded treatment centers, but stigma remains a significant barrier to people seeking help. The article calls for media and activists to help combat the stigma associated with AIDS.