Very
much In keeping with its traditions and goals, HOPE an NGO in Pakistan organized
a seven-day mobile medical camp with the collaboration and assistance of
Pakland Cement. Besides being a forerunner in the field of education, HOPE, aneducational NGO in Pakistan has also maintained its position in providing
quality medical assistance to the poor and the needy.
During
the seven days as many as 600 patients consisting of men women and children
were examined and proper medical attention provided. The common ailments were,
diarrhea, respiratory tract infections, gastroenteritis, vomiting and
malnutrition. As per instructions from Dr Mubina Agboatwalla, child specialistin Karachi, medicines were provided to all the patients and instructions and
awareness was given to all for personal hygiene and general cleanliness to be
able to avoid contracting recurring contagious diseases.
It
has been a general practice of Dr Mubina Agboatwalla, child specialist inKarachi and chairperson of HOPE to organize
such medical camps on a periodical basis and provide quick and much-needed
medical help to the poor on the spot. Follow ups of serious cases is separately
maintained and taken care of.
