Providing world class health care
facility is an obligation on HOPE-
An NGO in Pakistan. Health care is a basic and essential human need in
every part of the world. Regardless of the fact that a person in ill or not,
regular checkups are good personal habits. In Pakistan there has been a rampant
growth in the health care sector.
Most private organizations do not
find it financially viable to set up health care services in rural villages due
to several reasons. Greater distances, lack of proper road networks and low
population densities discourage the private sector in investing in rural healthcare.
Villages in the outskirts of
Karachi and interior Sindh are the prime example of such rural areas. These
villages face serious health challenges with infectious diseases such as
gastrointestinal disorder, pulmonary tuberculosis, malaria and diarrhea being
very common. Moreover, malnutrition of children is another alarming problem
HOPE – A Health NGO in Pakistan along with the collaboration of Asia Petroleum Limited are providing Mobile health Units to the out skirts of Karachi where no one reaches. This facility provides primary healthcare facility to patients residing in those areas and the neighbouring villages.
The Mobile Health Unit clinics
are easily accessible. With the right vehicle design and paramedic team behind
the wheel, it is compact and can get to any place anytime. A Mobile Health Unit can cut down the time
when it comes to treating an emergency patient or even covering the medical
needs of people in a large area. This is
a big relief for patients, who do not have transportation or access to medical
facilities within their locality.
Dr. Mubina Agboatwalla - A Child Specialist
in Karachi, has been collaborating with national and international
organizations. The funds donated from these organizations has helped immensely
in establishing hospitals, schools, MHU, MCH Centers vocational centers and
many other projects. Ultimately it is clear that HOPE is playing a vital role
in developing the society by creating accessibility and ease for the
underprivileged population.