As the Omicron variant of corona sweeps across the world, Pakistan has been affected too. The number of corona cases are increasing dramatically. People from all strata of the society are affected including the lower socio-economic class. In these poor socio-economic classes firstly, people are hesitant to get vaccinated and secondly if they develop symptoms they do not get tested and infact never want to go to a hospital. HOPE - A Health NGO in Pakistan has started management and testing for the poor communities.
Dr. Mubina Agboatwalla
– A Child Specialist in Karachi is personally supervising this
operation. HOPE is helping in diagnosis of covid cases. In addition, free masks
are provided to all patients. Masks are provided to all community members.
Pulse oximeters are provided to all covid positive cases at home and they are
trained to use pulse oximeters. Where necessary patients are admitted. However,
home management is encouraged. In patients unable to maintain oxygen levels,
oxygen cylinders together with flow meters are provided.
Oxygen therapy at home is the
mainstay of treatment. This has resulted in reducing the rate of
hospitalization in patients. Lives of many patients are saved. Free oxygen
services have been very useful for the poor, moderately affected covid
patients. HOPE
- An NGO in Pakistan continues to provide comprehensive health
cover in these troubled times.
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