Speaking in Dar es Salaam at the climax of the World Prematurity Day, CEO of the Aga Khan Hospital, Sisawo Konteh, said that it was time now for the government, health stakeholders and donors to think about a strong system to support the babies. He said that ensuring the survival of preterm babies and their mothers requires sustained and significant financial and practical support. "Prematurity is the leading cause of newborn deaths and the second-leading cause of death after pneumonia in children under the age of 5. Let us change the future for millions of babies born too soon, for their mothers and families."

As part of the ongoing successful implementation of the first Public-Private Partnership (PPP) between the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan and Pamir Energy Company (PE), two new renewable energy power plants have been commissioned in the region of Viloyati Mukhtori Kuhistoni Badakhshan (VMKB). These projects were completed by PE with the support of the USAID and the Aga Khan Foundation. The commissioning of these plants is a landmark step in the Company’s mission to provide reliable, clean and affordable electricity to the entire VMKB region, and will provide power to the remote mountain communities as they approach the harsh winter season.