Emirati Mobile Heart Clinics Provide Free Healthcare Services In Remote Pakistani Villages

The United Arab Emirates is enhancing its humanitarian initiatives in Pakistan by launching a new phase of mobile community clinic services. These clinics, led by "Doctors of the Emirates," focus on providing free specialised medical care in remote areas. The primary aim is to diagnose and treat heart diseases, particularly among children, women, and the elderly.

The mobile clinics operate under an integrated field system managed by expert medical teams. These teams include cardiologists, pediatricians, family doctors, nurses, lab technicians, and pharmacists. They ensure that all necessary medical supplies are available, offering free medications and consultations to those in need.

This initiative is part of a 25-year legacy of Emirati voluntary medical efforts in Pakistan. Over one million people have benefited from these efforts through the UAE-Pakistan Field Hospital. The project is supervised by joint UAE-Pakistani medical teams and coordinated with the UAE Embassy in Pakistan.

The programme is a collaboration between the Zayed Giving Initiative, Sharjah Charity House, Emirates Mobile Community Clinics, and the Emirates Programme for Young Humanitarian Leaders. It represents a unique model of cooperation between governmental, private, and non-profit sectors in community healthcare.

Dr. Adel Al Shameri, an Emirati heart surgeon and CEO of the Zayed Giving Initiative, highlighted that this effort aligns with the "Year of the Community." The goal is to recruit and train medical professionals to empower them to serve underprivileged communities effectively.

The UAE-Pakistan medical programme rests on four pillars: training frontline medical workers through the Pakistan Readiness Programme, operating mobile clinics, organising scientific forums for knowledge exchange in community medicine, and developing young medical leaders to sustain healthcare programmes.

Reaching Remote Areas

Sultan Al Khayal, Secretary-General of Sharjah Charity House, stressed that these mobile clinics provide practical solutions for residents in remote villages who struggle to access hospitals. He mentioned that their 2025 plan aims to cover over 20 Pakistani villages as part of a sustainable operational strategy.

Dr. Mumtaz Al Balooshi, Medical Director of UAE-Pakistan Mobile Clinics, stated that these clinics focus on early detection programmes and free treatment for chronic heart diseases. He confirmed that cooperation between Emirati and Pakistani medical teams enhances healthcare services for low-income patients.

Expanding Coverage

Al Jouri Al Ajmi, Director of the Emirates Programme for Young Humanitarian Leaders, noted ongoing efforts to expand clinic coverage geographically. This expansion involves collaboration with local partners and the UAE Embassy in Pakistan to reach more villages.

Residents from Pakistani villages expressed gratitude towards the UAE's free healthcare services. They praised the quality of care provided which has significantly alleviated their suffering. They believe this initiative reflects Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan's legacy as UAE leadership continues promoting global humanitarian work.

With inputs from WAM