Physical Health Pakistan Project #8228

Helping Arthritis Patients Fight Disability

by Fatima Memorial Hospital

Project Report | Dec 28, 2021
Fight against Disability!

By Aazer Durrani | Head of Marketing

The cases of osteoarthritis and various other forms of joint pains have gone up during Covid-19 times because of a lack of physical activity.

With such a significant number of people affected by arthritis, it is imperative that preventative measures are taken and awareness campaigns are launched to create awareness among the masses.

Awareness campaigns, educational drives, latest therapies, and early preventive measures remain keys to stem the rising numbers of Arthritis patients. The cases of osteoarthritis and various other forms of joint pains have gone up during Covid-19 times due to lack of physical activity.

An increasing number of young population, more women than men, are being stricken with this joint-related disease in the country. Patients suffering from joint pain, including arthritis and its rheumatic conditions, need to have access to the latest advancements in medicine, weight control, regular exercise, and healthy food to overcome the disease.

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory condition. Rheumatoid arthritis symptoms develop gradually and may include joint pain, stiffness, and swelling. The condition can affect many tissues throughout the body, but the joints are usually most severely affected. The cause of rheumatoid arthritis is unknown.

Currently, due to COVID19, a lot of patients were being not treated in order to avoid contact with Corona Virus. Now that the COVID cases have dropped significantly, a large number of patients have turned towards the hospitals. As a result of which the number of patients who require free treatment has risen and the resources at Fatima Memorial Hospital are scarce.

We are heavily dependent on our donors’ support which at this point in time is needed the most. The facility needs expansion, we need more state-of-the-art equipment for the treatment as well.

These are challenging times, and Fatima Memorial Hospital required more and more support from our valued donors. These arthritis patients desperately require medical assistance and timely treatment.

Our dedicated clinic for these patients headed by a highly sought-after team of Rheumatologists is fully committed and works round the clock to provide treatment. The majority of the patient visiting Fatima Memorial Hospital are underprivileged and cannot afford healthcare facilities. Through your donations, we are able to provide them with treatment as well as medicines.

Keep supporting Fatima Memorial Hospital so that this significant number of patients are provided with state-of-the-art treatment without any delays.

Thank you!

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Sep 3, 2021
Battling Arthritis

By Aazer Durrani | Head of Marketing

There are two most common types of arthritis; Rheumatoid arthritis and Osteoarthritis. The main difference between the two is that osteoarthritis is caused by mechanical wear and tear whereas rheumatoid arthritis is caused when the body’s own system attacks the body’s joints.

Arthritis causes stiffness, swelling and pain in or around joints and is a recurring disorder which affects around 15 million people in Pakistan. Out of the affected people, 50% are above 70 years.

Currently, due to COVID19, a lot of patients were being not treated in order to avoid contact with Corona Virus. As a result of which the number of patients who require free treatment has risen and the resources at Fatima Memorial Hospital are scarce. This has made it very hard to cater to the patient population which is ratcheting up. The patients flow has increased and there is huge number of patients needing urgent treatment. We are not into the fourth wave of COVID19 pandemic which is on the rise. All our resources are being diverted in attending those patients.

During these challenging times, we need more support from our donors so that these arthritis patients can also receive medical assistance and timely treatment. Fatima Memorial Hospital has set up a clinic dedicated towards these patients headed by a highly sought after team of Rheumatologists. The team and hospital are dedicated towards providing treatment to these deserving patients. Majority of the patient visiting Fatima Memorial Hospital are underprivileged and cannot afford healthcare facilities. Through your donations, we are able to provide them with treatment as well as medicines.

Your support is valuable and important to us. Keep supporting through your generous donations so we can treat this significant number of patients timely.

We look forward to your ever increased support.

Thank you!

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May 5, 2021
Rheumatoid Arthritis

By Aazer Durrani | Head of Marketing

Arthritis is a very prevalent health condition and it is what is commonly referred to as “joint pain” or more commonly “knee pain”. These are the patients in which the aging process of the joints starts abruptly.

There are many factors that cause arthritis such as age, weight, sex, (more common in females) and hereditary factors.

Another factor is diet. If our diets are devoid of calcium and vitamin D, we are inching closer to joint problems. Lack of sunlight exposure contributes to a vitamin D deficiency.

Arthritis causes stiffness, swelling and pain in or around joints and is a recurring disorder which affects around 15 million people in Pakistan. Out of the affected people, 50% are above 70 years.

Currently, due to COVID19, a lot of patients were being not treated in order to avoid contact with Corona Virus. As a result of which the number of patients who require free treatment has risen and the resources at Fatima Memorial Hospital are scarce. This has made it very hard to cater to the patient population which is ratcheting up. The patients flow has increased and there is huge number of patients needing urgent treatment. Keeping in view the above facts, we request our altruistic donors to support us in our cause of making Pakistan free from Arthritis!

With third wave of COVID19 pandemic on the rise, all our resources are being diverted in attending those patients. During these challenging times, we need more support from our donors so that these arthritis patients can also receive medical assistance and timely treatment. Fatima Memorial Hospital has set up a clinic dedicated towards these patients headed by a highly sought after team of Rheumatologists. The team and hospital are dedicated towards providing treatment to these deserving patients. Majority of the patient visiting Fatima Memorial Hospital are underprivileged and cannot afford healthcare facilities. Through your donations, we are able to provide them with treatment as well as medicines.

We urge you to support us to the maximum so that this huge number of patients can receive timely treatment and medical attention.

We look forward to your ever increased support.

Thank you!

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