Human Milk Bank Initiative Halted in Pakistan Following New FatwaPakistan’s first human milk bank initiative has been suspended following a new fatwa (religious edict) issued by Darul Uloom Karachi .
The Sindh Institute of Child Health and Neonatology (SICHN), which had established the human milk bank in collaboration with UNICEF, announced the suspension and said it would seek further guidance from religious scholars .
The human milk bank was established to provide breast milk to premature babies who could not receive the required nutrition from their mother .
The initiative was seen as a significant milestone in maternal health, but has been put on hold due to the new fatwa.
The SICHN has said that it will continue to operate within the framework of Islamic jurisprudence and will seek guidance from religious scholars to resolve the issue.
The suspension of the human milk bank initiative has raised concerns about the impact on the health and well-being of premature babies in Pakistan.
The initiative was seen as a vital service, as breast milk is essential for the survival and development of premature babies . The SICHN has said that it is committed to finding a solution that honors both medical and religious responsibilities.
