23000 lady health workers have been awarded permanent status in Sindh. This decision was approved and endorsed by the Governor of Sindh, Dr. Ishrat-ul-Ibad. Based on the agreed upon ordinance, an organizational body chaired by the Sindh Minister of Health will be responsible for defining the service structure for lady health workers. These health workers, previously working on contract basis, work for primary healthcare projects, family planning projects, childcare projects, and several other health related fields.