By Shamila Keyani | Director Development
Free Medical Camp for Senior Citizens
A free Medical was organized on 18th July 2020, from 9am to 3pm, by UM Healthcare Trust’s team and dedicated volunteers especially for senior citizens (aged between 75 to 110 years). This particular segment of population especially women finds it challenging to visit hospitals in cities due to their weak health and access to transport. Furthermore, due to the covid pandemic, most of the hospitals are not encouraging elder patients to visit. Keeping in view the situation, a medical camp at UM Trust facility (closer to their homes) was arranged to provide free medical check-ups and consultancies. The camp was attended by 45 patients most of whom were diagnosed as osteoPorosis, arthritis,eye cataract, chronic interstitial lungs disease and lower respiratory tract infliction ( LRTI). One patient was found suffering from Parkinson. Prescribed required and supportive medicines were provided to all the patients.
A special appreciation for all our volunteers and medical staff to make this camp a success.
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Access to Milk for Baby:
“Malnutrition in Pakistani children is cause for serious concern. 45% of the children under the age of 5 show the evidence of chronic malnutrition or stunting.”- Pakistan Demographic and Health Survey 2012-13
A one month old baby, whose mother passed away after him to this world. His mother's death deprived him of milk - his basic need. Purchasing formula milk is out of question as his father barely earns enough to feed the family. Poverty is rampant in the family. Furthermore, child ‘s health was continously detoriating.
“ I was so hopeless and was on verge of losing my child but thank you to UM Healthcare Trust for saving my son.”- Father of baby
The father went to different hospitals to acquire milk for his son but to no avail. He then learned about UM Healthcare Trust and its mission to improve child health in rural areas. He visited the facility on 30th May 2020 and was provided milk and counseling about the nutrition baby required to grow as a healthy child. His friend guided him to visit UM Trust. With the help of our donors and well-wishers, we offer 3 to 4 packs of milk for the children whose mother passed away. For the baby, UM Trust has committed to provide him milk for two years.
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