Clean Water - At Last!

In May, the Alma Bi Hospital finally installed a deep bore water pump and filtration system. It cost over £3,000 but is perhaps one of the most important investments made for the local community in recent times.

Most local people draw their water from shallow, unclean bore holes. This is cited as a major cause of illness in this area. By installing a deep bore pump, purifying water from 360 feet below ground, not only has the hospital ensured its own supply of certified drinking water, it's also provided external taps and drinking fountains for the whole community. As you can see from the photos below it's become an instant hit with the population!

Eye Camp Sees 7,000 Patients in 5 days!

In late March 2012 The Alma Bi Hospital hosted another of its dedicated "eye camp" weeks. Poor eyecare is one of the major health problems in this region and is prioritised because of its profound effect on people's lives and the relatively low cost of treatment.

Many people view this week as an opportunity to receive free treatment for other ailments as well and so over 7,000 patients were seen in total. Over 200 eye operations were performed - mainly for cataracts - with a 100% success rate. These astonishing figures highlight, perhaps more than anything else, how important The Alma Bi Hospital is in this region.

Our First Natural Twins!

On Monday 9th May The Alma Bi Hospital proudly delivered its first set of twins by natural birth. This event was made even more special by the fact that the expectant mother was turned away from another hospital after being told that one of her babies was dead in the womb.

Heartbroken, the woman arrived at our hospital and was treated to the best care we can provide, giving birth several hours later. She asked not to see the dead child but was ecstatic when our midwife presented her with two healthy boys!

The hospital now delivers, on average, 10 babies per day - providing each of its mothers with western standards of treatment and care. This has had a dramatic impact on the local infant mortality rate. 

Flood Relief Camps Treat 3,000 Patients!

The medical team focused their efforts on four regions: District Hafizabad, District Jhang, Noweshera and Mianwali. These all sit on major waterways that flooded severely, wreaking havoc on millions of lives. Cholera, dysentery, dehydration, malaria and a host of other illnesses are rife in the flooded areas.

Mohammed Younis and a team of three doctors supplied the best "No.1" drugs to everyone who attended the camps whether they were young, old, rich or poor. At a cost of over £14,000 this service was provided free-of-charge to the local people and was paid for entirely with the hospital's own funds.

The AHT is yet to fully pay for this effort and so desperately needs help and donations to cover its costs and ensure that the hospital itself continues to survive. Please visit the "Donate" page to help.