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A flood relief medical camp and laboratory unit was inaugurated by Dr. Palitha Mahipala, WHO Representative and Head of Mission in Pakistan at Kari Mori, Jungshahi, District Thatta, Sindh. The medical relief unit, comprising of a primary care clinic, pediatric clinic, midwifery clinic, an antenatal clinic with immunization services, and a laboratory unit, will be providing free-of-cost emergency medical relief to the flood-affected communities in the region who, having lost their homes, are exposed to waterborne diseases and countless other

It took only a few hours for the flash floods in Dera Ismail to ravage the entire village of Kot Walidad. Amongst the many flood survivors who have been displaced by the massive flash floods and are now in relief camps is Jami Siddique-a farmer from Kot Walidad. “I watched my entire village getting destroyed right before my eyes. It was midnight, and I was sleeping, but screams and shouts in my area woke me up. I woke up my

From September 9 – 10, 2022, two emergency flood relief medical camps were jointly set up by WHO and Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN), in Larkana and Sukkur, Sindh. The camps treated a total of 2,761 vulnerable men, women, and children. The medical camp, comprising a primary health care clinic, antenatal clinic, pediatric clinic, vaccination station, and nutritional assessment & counseling station, distributed essential medicines and medical care to more than 500 flood-affected victims per day, who are severely exposed

In an effort to provide maximum relief to the victims of flooding in Uthal, Balochistan, IHHN teams treated more than 400 people in OPDs on the third day, taking the toll to 900 in three days, at the medical camp jointly set up with Karachi Relief Trust (KRT). The diseases that appeared during the checkups were Urinary Tract Infections, Respiratory Tract Infections, Acute Gastroenteritis, Nutrient Deficiencies like iron, calcium and vitamin D, Renal Colic, Hypertension, Malnutrition among children, Skin infections

Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN) is proud to announce its partnership with the Government of Balochistan to take over the management of Gwadar Development Authority Hospital in Gwadar, Balochistan.  This 70-bed facility will soon be expanded by adding a new world-class 200-bed building constructed by the Republic of China as a sign of Pak – China friendship serving the disadvantaged people of Balochistan, the largest province of Pakistan by area. IHHN has always been on the frontline in providing free-of-cost,

Embracing the Sacred: Understanding the Significance of Dhul-Hijjah The Islamic calendar is marked with significant periods that hold deep spiritual meaning and importance. One such period is the twelfth and final month of the lunar calendar, Dhul-Hijjah, a time of profound faith, devotion, and reflection for Muslims around the globe. Dhul-Hijjah, literally translated as “The Month of the Pilgrimage,” is an occasion that encapsulates the essence of sacrifice, unity, and the eternal quest for spiritual fulfillment. A Month of Profound Significance Dhul-Hijjah, most

The Day of Arafah: Understanding Its Profound Significance The Islamic calendar is marked with many significant events that serve to remind Muslims worldwide about the core principles of their faith. One such event is the Day of Arafah, falling on the 9th day of the holy month of Dhul-Hijjah. This day holds unique spiritual significance and is often considered the pinnacle of the Hajj pilgrimage. The Journey to the Plain of Arafah The Day of Arafah is named after the desert plain of