Flood Relief Camps Treat 3,000 Patients

Every day is a new challenge for the staff at the Alma Bi Hospital. Earlier in September, our hospital ambulance was out in the flooded areas and carried out not one, but 5 medical camps treating people with water-borne diseases. In only 5 days, the small medical team comprised of 4 people managed to treat a staggering 3,000 patients, amongst the most common being skin-related conditions affecting children. 

As well as providing free medical care right in the midst of the floods, the Alma Hospital team brought biscuits and cooked food to people who were stranded. Many had sought refuge on raised roads and had not eaten for days. 

This activity was in no way sponsored, but paid for entirely with the hospital's own funds, which are now running low. So help us help them and Make a Donation Now, knowing that every single penny goes directly to the upkeep of a truly wonderful facility. Your generosity changes people's lives. 

Shabaz's Story

Since 2007, The Alma Bi Hospital has made an enormous difference to the lives of thousands of poor people.

During specialist “camps” patients sometimes travel as far as 200 miles to receive treatment they can’t find anywhere else in the country.

Shabaz and his mother made the journey to the Alma Hospital Eye Camp. Shabaz’s mother had been caring for her sixteen year old son, but when she was informed that his diminishing eyesight would result in blindness, she made the trip to Hafizabad.

Shabaz was diagnosed with bilateral congenital cataracts. Congenital cataracts are responsible for nearly 10% of all vision loss in children world wide. If cataracts affect a child’s vision, they can slow down or stop their normal development of sight. They can also profoundly impact learning ability and personality. This ultimately affects a child’s entire life and the lives of their family and community.

Through the generosity of all of the patrons, the Alma Hospital Trust was able to organise for Shabaz to have the operations required to regain his vision.

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Eye Camp 2014

At the beginning of March this year, the Alma Bi Hospital hosted another of its specialist Eye Camps during which patients travelled as far as 200 miles to receive treatment they can't find anywhere else in the country.  

Here are some of the figures that were achieved over the 4-day period:

• 215 people regained their vision through cataract operations;

• 765 patients were treated for eye-related problems;

• 6,000 people visited the hospital during the eye camp.

Through the generosity of all of the patrons, the Alma Hospital Trust was able to organise this event and improve the quality of life of many thousands of people in just a few days. Without your generosity none of this amazing work would be possible.

Kingdom of the Blind

The Alma Hospital Trust is supporting a campaign for a very special documentary film project about the people treated by the Alma Bi Hospital. Directed by one of our trustees, David Todman, this venture could be vital in raising the profile of the charity, securing its long term future and also creating a fascinating piece of social history about the rural poor in Pakistan. If you would like to pledge your support to a great cause, please visit the campaign fundraising page:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/900859260/kingdom-of-the-blind