PPHI Sindh is a not-for-profit company set up under section 42 of The Companies Act 2017 (formerly The Companies Ordinance, 1984). Its NPO (Not for Profit Organisation) status has also been recognized by the Pakistan Centre of Philanthropist (PCP) which is a Government certified body for recognizing Not for Profit Organisations. It is governed by a Board of Directors comprising of seven seasoned members with vast and versatile experience. It is also represented by Secretaries to the Government of Sindh (Health, Finance, Planning & Development and Population Welfare) as Ex-Officio Members of the Board. PPHI Sindh is also registered with the Economic Affairs Division, Government of Pakistan as a local NGO entitled to receive foreign contributions.
PPHI’s journey started from District Kashmore in 2007 and gradually expanded to 22 districts of Sindh. This responsibility was first handed over to the organization through Sindh Rural Support Organization (SRSO) in 2007 under an MoU with the Government of Sindh (GoS). In 2013, the organization was registered with SECP (Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan).
The objective of establishing the organization was to revitalize health services in rural Sindh. The immediate goal was to ensure that health facilities, handed over to PPHI, are fully functional, providing health services to all persons within their reach. A dedicated and competent management team was deployed which embarked with full vigor to achieve this objective. Within a short time, health facilities had a regular attendance of doctors and staff, as well as continuous medical supplies, were ensured.
Owing to PPHl Sindh's efforts, health indicators, especially infant and maternal mortality have consistently improved. PPHI Sindh has focused on mother and child health and has continuously improved delivery coverage all over Sindh. It has set up round-the-clock maternity home facilities.