Background:

Unfortunately after 65 years of independence, the healthcare sector has not grown as much as it should have and Pakistanis are still facing several health issues. Pakistan spends—an appalling—less than one percent of its GDP on healthcare sector, which is one of the lowest ratios in the world. The infant mortality rate in Pakistan is pretty high, and most children get killed by Pneumonia, Diarrhea, complications in pregnancy, and other curable diseases. Private sector claims a major proportion (70%) of Pakistan’s healthcare sector. The private sector has done a commendable job, however it is not affordable for all and sundry. 

75% of Pakistan’s population lies below poverty line; furthermore most of the private health sector is located in the urban areas, which means that the people of rural areas are deprived of affordable health facilities.More than 50% of population is deprived of generic health facilities. About 19% of the population is malnourished, which is a higher rate than the 17 %average for developing countries; moreover 30% of children under (age) five are malnourished. Leading causes of sickness and death include Gastroenteritis, Respiratory infections, Hepatitis, Congenital abnormalities, Tuberculosis, Malaria, and Typhoid fever. Pakistan still faces the problem of less number of doctors, nurses, and other necessary paraphernalia in comparison to the demands of total population.

Alkhidmat’s response:

 

Alkhidmat foundation has always served the poorest and neediest segment of Pakistan’s society. Keeping all these circumstances in view, Alkhidmat foundation started many project with an aim to improve health facilities for the public.

Alkhidmat foundation has devised a health program according to which a specific vision for health has been followed. In that context, Alkhidmat has been establishing and administrating many hospitals and healthcare centers across Pakistan.Alkhidmat also regularly sets up medical camps in rural and semi-rural areas all across Pakistan so that people could benefit healthcare facilities at their door steps. Many of these temporary health camps are also set in disaster-ridden areas, where immediate medical assistance is required. Note that the services of some of the most renowned and brilliant doctors and para-medical staff is made available in these camps.

 

  

 

Ambulances are also used with similar effects. Alkhidmat foundation is constantly adding up to its existing fleet of ambulances, to facilitate the people.

Following are the figures which are indicative of Alkhidmat foundation’s services in Pakistan’s health care services: