UHS establishes a helpline and online called “Pyari Beti” to assist teenage girls.

Adolescent females can now get genuine advice on puberty and reproductive health from the University of Health Sciences (UHS) through the “Pyari Beti” online portal and helpline.

The program seeks to address the psychological, emotional, and physical difficulties that adolescent females have during puberty.

The UHS website offers the “Pyari Beti” portal, and girls can speak with health professionals twice a week by calling a dedicated helpline (99232088).

At a seminar hosted by the Department of Public Health on Friday, UHS Vice Chancellor Prof. Ahsan Waheed Rathore conducted the ceremonial inauguration.

At the seminar, which had as its theme “Living with Confidence: A Girl’s Guide,” more than 100 orphan girls between the ages of 9 and 15 from organisations including Dar-ul-Shafqat, Kashana, and SOS Villages in Lahore attended.

Ms. Rushda Lodhi, a member of the Punjab Assembly and Parliamentary Secretary for Specialised Healthcare, was the main guest at the function.

Prof. Rathore stressed the significance of this project in bringing attention to physical issues throughout puberty in her remarks during the event. “This endeavour will enable girls to live with self-assurance and dignity,” he said.

Prof. Nadia Naseem, UHS Pro-Vice Chancellor, praised the “Pyari Beti” portal as a major step forward in educating young females. “We are dedicated to giving girls the knowledge and assistance they need to make informed decisions about their lives and health.

Ms. Rushda Lodhi, the chief guest, praised Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s leadership for the progress made in Punjab towards women’s empowerment. She encouraged girls to take full advantage of this effort and inform their classmates about the “Pyari Beti” webpage.

Gynaecologist Prof. Alia Bashir discussed the physical and psychological changes that girls go through during puberty in detail during the session. She emphasised that UHS’s initiative will be vital in enhancing girls’ confidence and comprehension at this critical age when they are frequently misinformed.

Paediatrician Prof. Najaf Masood commended UHS for acting as a guardian for teenage girls, making sure they get the attention and direction they need.

Mr. Khawaja Sikandar Zeeshan, Director General of the Punjab Social Welfare Department, praised UHS for addressing delicate subjects and encouraging candid dialogue. He stated that the project would open the door to a safer and better future for young girls and that the department would fully support it.

Additional speakers were nutritionist Wardah Nisar, professor Sidrah Saleem, head of the department of microbiology; public health lecturer Hassan Zahid; Khalida Nauman, project director of SOS Village Johar Town; and Almas Butt, director of SOS Village.