PROVINCE REPORT
PESHAWAR, October 26, 2026: The Model Institute for Street Children (Zamung Kor), Peshawar, and Dr Khwaja Younus Hospital and Rehabilitation Centre have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in children’s mental health, medical treatment, drug addiction rehabilitation and care.
The MoU was signed by Dr Sahar Fawad, Chief Executive Officer of Dr Khwaja Younus Hospital, and Abdullah Khan, Director of Zamung Kor.
Under the agreement, both institutions will work together to provide counselling, treatment and support to children residing at Zamung Kor who require psychological care. The hospital’s services will also be utilised for the treatment, rehabilitation and psychological support of children affected by drug addiction who are placed under the protection of Zamung Kor through Child Protection Court orders.
The agreement aims to improve children’s mental and psychological well-being, facilitate the effective rehabilitation of children affected by drug addiction, and help them return to a healthy, safe and dignified life.
The MoU marks an important step towards strengthening institutional cooperation in child protection, treatment and rehabilitation. Both institutions have reaffirmed their commitment to providing need-based medical care, psychological support and rehabilitation services to help children overcome challenges and become confident, independent and responsible members of society.
