Table I.

Thematic Analysis: Themes and Emerging Characteristics.

S. No.	Themes	Characteristics
1	Planning	Priority, identification and highlighting of HI as disease, visionary ideas, sustainability of NHS programs and maturity of health care system, acknowledging the rights of the child, legislative action in public health policy. Federal and provincial health polices
2	Funding	Access to international funding and prioritization in national financial allocation
3	Governance	Dedicated leadership, support from international & national donor agencies, establishment of NHS, leveraging government resources, leveraging resources from NGOs.
4	Awareness	Advocacy and public awareness, Media awareness and focus on HI as significant public health matter, education of policy makers, professionals, the public and community, addressing stake holders using top to bottom approach in health care system.
5	Medical & technical capacity Support	Availability and capacity building of professional manpower. Acceptability of HI management through early intervention in medical community Technical training and knowledge sharing, Accuracy and availability of equipment
6	Policy development and legislation	Developing protocols and policies at the level of GOP, WHO, Institutionalized policies and protocols at the level of Tehsil Head Quarter Hospital (THQH), and evaluation thereof, universal accessibility as a right. Legislation of NHS at federal and provincial level
7	Administration	Focused leadership, Planning and policy development and implementation, ensure optimized medical management in HI
8	Evaluation	Outcome monitoring, indicators of successful functioning, quality assurance program based on digital records.
9	Sustainability	System integrated as a functioning public health system and adequately financed, Part of national health program, Program administration, equipment, education, public relations and follow-up, evaluation of outcomes