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Challenges Balochistan is Facing
Severe Poverty
Limited access to Healthcare and education
Security concerns
Concerns with Human Rights
Mental health crisis (rise in self-harm and suicide)
Good Health and Well-Being
During the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly 40% of people in Pakistan experienced depression, and about 58% experienced anxiety, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). However, Pakistan has very few mental health professionals (doctors who help with emotional and cognitive problems), and many people do not ask for help because of stigma (fear of being judged) or lack of resources. This means that many people suffer without support, and mental health problems are increasing.
In provinces like Balochistan, suicide is also a serious problem, but it is not talked about much and is not well-researched. Without proper attention and studies, causes like mental illness, poverty, and stress are not addressed. This leads to more deaths and ongoing pain in families and communities.
Currently, the suicide rate in Pakistan is 9.77 per 100,000 people. This means thousands of lives are lost each year, often from problems that could be prevented with better care and support. Unfortunately, this issue still does not get the attention it needs.
Zero Hunger
Between November 2024 and March 2025, around 11 million people in rural Pakistan faced high levels of food insecurity, meaning they didn’t have enough food to live healthy lives. About 1.7 million people were in even more dangerous situations, facing critical hunger. This is a serious issue that affects people's health, weakens communities, and shows how deep the problems of poverty and hunger are.
In Balochistan, over 75% of children suffer from malnutrition and stunting (not growing properly for their age due to poor nutrition). Only 25% of children in the region have enough food. This leads to long-term damage to their health, brain development, and future opportunities, making poverty worse across generations.
Balochistan has been facing a nutrition emergency since 2018, yet the region continues to struggle with insufficient funding to address this critical issue effectively. The nutrition department has been waiting for grants to combat the ongoing crisis, but persistent funding shortages have severely hindered efforts by authorities to respond adequately. As a result, millions of residents, particularly children, remain without the essential support they urgently need to combat malnutrition.
Clean Water and Sanitation
In Balochistan, 62% of the population does not have access to safe drinking water. This means more than half of the people are forced to drink water that can make them sick. Without clean water, people are at risk of diseases, poor health, and increased poverty.
Women often walk for miles every day to collect water, showing that water is hard to access and not available nearby. In some areas, people get water from ponds, which may be brackish (salty and dirty) and carry waterborne diseases like diarrhea and stomach infections. This highlights the urgency of bringing clean water solutions to these communities.
Muchas personas en Pakistán, especialmente en zonas rurales como Baluchistán, enfrentan graves desafíos que afectan su salud y bienestar. Estos incluyen la falta de apoyo en salud mental, altas tasas de suicidio, hambre, desnutrición infantil y acceso limitado al agua potable. La mayoría de estos problemas son prevenibles, pero persisten debido a la pobreza, la falta de servicios y la falta de atención o financiación.
It's essential to raise awareness about these issues so that more support can be given to the people who need it most. Everyone deserves access to good health care, nutritious food, and safe water, as these are fundamental human rights.
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