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Table 2 Prevalence of Community Organisations and Social Welfare Schemes in Slums and Underserved (U/S) Areas (n = 3114)

From: An analysis of the gender and social determinants of health in urban poor areas of the most populated cities of Pakistan

Types of Groups and Schemes in 3114 Urban Slum or Underserved Areas in Eight Cities

No.

% Availability in Slums & U/S Areas

Informal Groups

Masjid/Church, Zakat, School or Health Committees, Unregistered Community-Based Organisations, Jirga/Punchaiyat

1082

35%

Civil Society Organisation

Education, Health, Loans, Water, Human Rights

72

2.3%

Social Welfare Scheme

Loan and Stipend Schemes, Social Benefit Cards, Vocational Skill program.

1512

49%