ChildLife Foundation America Inc

08/06/2026

Gastroenteritis: Prevention Starts at Home

With the ongoing monsoon season, cases of gastroenteritis are rising across Karachi. Contaminated food, unsafe drinking water and poor hand hygiene increase the risk of infection, especially in young children.

Most children recover well with early care at home. However, diarrhoea and vomiting can quickly lead to dehydration if not managed properly. Prompt treatment and good hygiene can help prevent complications.

To help protect your children:
- Ensure they drink boiled, filtered or bottled water.
- Start Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) as soon as diarrhoea begins and continue giving small, frequent sips to replace lost fluids.
- Continue normal feeding and breastfeeding during illness to help children recover.
- Serve freshly prepared food and thoroughly wash fruits and vegetables before eating.
- Avoid food from unhygienic sources and ensure utensils and feeding bottles are kept clean.
- Encourage children to wash their hands regularly, especially before eating, after using the toilet and after returning from outdoors.

Seek immediate medical care if your child:
- Is unable to drink or keep fluids down.
- Has persistent vomiting or frequent diarrhoea.
- Passes blood in the stool.
- Becomes unusually sleepy, difficult to wake or less responsive.
- Shows signs of severe dehydration such as very little urine, sunken eyes or extreme thirst.

Early treatment and these simple preventive measures can help children stay healthy and enjoy the monsoon season safely.

Let's keep our little ones healthy.

08/03/2026

Join us for ChildLife Foundation's Fundraising Dinner in Chicago, featuring a special musical performance by Shiraz Uppal.

📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Ambiance Banquets, 222 West Roosevelt Rd, Villa Park, IL 60181

🎟️ Tickets: $60 per person | $500 per table of 10
🔗 Book your tickets: bit.ly/4vE6Fmh

Come together for an unforgettable evening and help make quality emergency care possible for every child. 💚

08/03/2026

We were pleased to welcome the team from iTextiles® (Pvt) Ltd. to ChildLife’s Children’s Emergency Room at Civil Hospital, Karachi, for an opportunity to experience our pediatric emergency care model firsthand.

During the visit, the team toured the Emergency Room and gained insight into the patient journey, from categorizing patients based on the severity of their illness to providing lifesaving care in the Resuscitation Room, followed by continued monitoring in the Step-Down Unit.

The team also explored our Telemedicine Control Room and learned how ChildLife’s pediatric specialists provide round-the-clock consultations to on-ground doctors, supporting them in delivering quality emergency care in public secondary-care hospitals across Pakistan.

The 𝗶𝗧𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀 team also spread smiles among children in the ER through a Toy Distribution Activity, adding a moment of comfort and joy to what can otherwise be a challenging experience for children and their families.

Together, we can build a Pakistan where every child receives free, timely, and quality emergency care, 24/7.

07/29/2026

A stronger healthcare system begins with stronger healthcare professionals.

ChildLife Foundation is proud to partner with the Pakistan Pediatric Association (PPA) Sindh to enhance pediatric emergency care across Pakistan.

Through this collaboration, pediatricians and doctors serving in district and tehsil-level public hospitals will receive specialized training to strengthen their clinical skills and deliver timely, high-quality emergency care closer to where children live.

Together, we're investing in the people who save little lives every day because every child deserves expert care when it matters most.

07/28/2026

Hepatitis: Let's Break It Down

Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver, mostly caused by viral infections. In children, it can progress silently, often without discernible symptoms during its early stages. Without timely recognition, it may lead to progressive liver damage and long-term health complications.

Recognizing the early warning signs is essential and some of them are:

1. Persistent fatigue
2. Diminished appetite
3. Nausea
4. Abdominal discomfort
5. Dark urine
6. Pale stools
7. Jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes)

Blood tests confirm the infection and assess liver function, enabling timely and appropriate treatment. Routine immunization, good hygiene, safe medical practices, and early diagnosis remain the most effective ways to prevent viral hepatitis in children.

This World Hepatitis Day, let us transform awareness into meaningful action because every child deserves a future safeguarded from preventable diseases.

Donate here: https://childlifefoundation.org/donate-via-stripe/

07/27/2026

Technology has the power to do more than connect people, it can help save lives.

Watch Mr. Ashraf Amdani, Founding Trustee of ChildLife Foundation, explain how ChildLife Foundation is using technology to make preventive health education more accessible, increase awareness, and expand its footprint to reach more children across Pakistan.

www.childlifefoundation.org

07/24/2026

Celebrating Kindness Day at ChildLife!

The best healthcare doesn't begin with technology or infrastructure—it begins with people.

ChildLife celebrated Kindness Day with teams across our Head Office, Telemedicine services, and all 15 ChildLife-managed Children's Emergency Rooms, reflecting on the role kindness plays in the care we provide every day.

A kind word. A listening ear. A helping hand.

These simple moments strengthen our culture and make a meaningful difference for the children and families who rely on us.

07/23/2026

Building a resilient organization starts with empowering its people with the skills to navigate challenges effectively.

As part of our commitment to continuous learning, ChildLife Foundation hosted a "Crisis & Conflict Management – From Chaos to Clarity" training for it’s employees. This training was Facilitated by Mr. Atif Iqbal, the interactive sessions focused on crisis preparedness, effective communication under pressure, conflict resolution, mediation techniques, and confident decision-making through practical, real-world scenarios.

By strengthening these essential leadership and communication skills, we continue to foster a collaborative, resilient, and prepared workforce—one that is better equipped to support our mission of delivering quality emergency to children across Pakistan.

www.childlifefoundation.org

07/23/2026

Every child deserves access to specialist healthcare, regardless of where they live.

ChildLife Foundation is proud to partner with the Pakistan Association of Dermatologists (PAD) through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand access to expert pediatric dermatology care across Pakistan via ChildLife's nationwide telemedicine network.

Through this collaboration, PAD-nominated dermatologists will provide subspecialty teleconsultations, helping children in remote and underserved communities receive timely expert care without the need to travel long distances.
Beyond improving access to care, the partnership will strengthen Pakistan's pediatric healthcare ecosystem through continuing medical education, research, academic collaboration, development of clinical guidelines, and knowledge sharing.

Together, we are bringing specialist expertise closer to the children who need it most and building a healthier future for every child in Pakistan.

www.childlifefoundation.org

07/22/2026

Every child deserves access to specialist healthcare, regardless of where they live.

ChildLife Foundation is proud to partner with the Pakistan Association of Dermatologists (PAD) through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand access to expert pediatric dermatology care across Pakistan via ChildLife's nationwide telemedicine network.

Through this collaboration, PAD-nominated dermatologists will provide subspecialty teleconsultations, helping children in remote and underserved communities receive timely expert care without the need to travel long distances.

Beyond improving access to care, the partnership will strengthen Pakistan's pediatric healthcare ecosystem through continuing medical education, research, academic collaboration, development of clinical guidelines, and knowledge sharing.

Together, we are bringing specialist expertise closer to the children who need it most and building a healthier future for every child in Pakistan.

www.childlifefoundation.org

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