History

MCWAP was founded in 1961 and first led by the eminent physician Dr. Riaz Ali Shah. MCWAP began by collecting funds through the sale of specially designed seals depicting a mother and child. The sale of these seals was inaugurated by Mr. A.R. Cornelius, who was then the Chief Justice of Pakistan. The sale fundraised enough money for MCWAP to establish its first community health center on July 13, 1961, on Dil Muhammad Road in Lahore.

1961 - 1964 Dr. Riaz Ali Shah

He was an eminent physician and was invited to head this new voluntary organization whose basic objective would be to stimulate the provisions of health services for Mother and Child in Pakistan.

1964 - 1975 Rana Abdul Hamid

During his period, MCWAP opened branches/Centers in NWAFP now named KPK (1969), Balochistan (1967) and Sindh (1971). The provincial branches were encouraged to organize district level chapters.

1975 - 1976 Sheikh Muhammad Rashid

He was Minister of Health & Social Welfare, Government of Pakistan.

1976 - 1981 Lt. Gen. C.K. Hassan

During his tenure, MCWAP initiated collaboration at global level, starting with international Association of Maternity and Neonatal Health (IAMANEH), which was established by Prof. Dr. Hubert-de-Watteville of Geneva, Switzerland in 1977.