Flood Relief Campaign: Free Medical Camp, Pattan, Kohistan

A free Medical Camp was held on 13th Nov. 2010 at Rural Health Center, Pattan, Kohistan that was organised by the following partner organizations: -

Hazara Welfare (www.hazarawelfare.org) & hazara.com.pk
Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad
Disaster Relief by Irish & Pakistanis (DRIP), Ireland and
Disaster Management Center, Abbottabad

On 12th Nov. 2010, following Medical Team members from Ayub Medical College and Disaster Management Center, Abbottabad left AMC at 2.00 PM: -

Dr. Noaman Siddiqui, Dr. Karim Khan, Dr. Bilal Alvi, Dr. Aneela Jadoon, Mr. Waqas Khan (Volunteer), Mr. Tanveer (Lab Technician), Mr. Adam Khan (Optician), Mr. Nasir Khan (Driver), Mr. M. Hanif (Attendant).

Team of Hazara Welfare joined rest of the entourage from Mansehra. The team reached PTDC, Besham at 8.00 PM and Pre-camp meeting was held to discuss the strategy for the camp. At 6.30 AM the team stared for their final destination and reached Pattan at 9.00 AM. About 800 patients were provided free consultation, medicines, lab investigations and health education. Eyesight of about 100 patients was tested and 50 deserving patients will be provided free glasses to be sponsored by Abbottonians Medical Association(R).

Dr. Satbar, EDO Health visited the camp site and appreciated the efforts of all the partner organizations. Five Water filtration plants were donated by Hazara Welfare for the RHC Pattan, Jamia Mosque and local schools. A donation of routine medicines was handed over to Dr. Muhammad Geer, Medical Officer Incharge, RHC Pattan by the partner organizations.