Adverse Childhood Experiences and their Long-term Mental and Physical Impact on Children
In this episode, Dr. Naeem Zafar—a renowned pediatrician, Chairman of the Pakistan Alliance for Early Childhood (PAFEC) and President of Protection and Help of Children Against Abuse and Neglect (PAHCHAAN)—joins Ms. Khadija Khan, CEO of PAFEC, to discuss Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and their lasting impact on children’s lives. The conversation delves into nature, forms, and underlying causes of these experiences and how children’s optimum development is compromised. It emphasizes the importance of raising societal awareness about these issues and building the capacity of parents and caregivers to prevent trauma in the lives of children and promote healthier childhood development. Both the expert and the host emphasized the critical role of the government, private sector, and other key stakeholders in preventing adverse childhood experiences through the implementation of effective policies and procedures.