Philanthropy
Drug Bank 41 is at Abbasi Shaheed Hospital which caters to the needs of the Zakat deserving inpatients of the hospital by providing them Free of cost medicine, medical & surgical supplies, radiological services & laboratory diagnostic tests and blood & blood related products.
Starting as a single cabinet of medicines in 1995, Room no 41 has now progressed to a well-established Drug Bank 41.
Progress lies not in enhancing what is, but in advancing toward what will be, by working on this thought we introduced a computerized software-based system in the department in 2008 to keep record of drugs received and dispatched to patients. Our Volunteers work as an integral member of health care team to achieve desired therapeutic outcomes, prevent or minimize drug-related problems, and improve medication use.
Alhamdulillah It’s been over 2 decades since HOPES came into being, and Room 41 at Abbasi Shaheed Hospital has been its only constant throughout all this time. When we started in 1995, we were very short on budget it was just PKR 10,000 and we had to make do with it. Nevertheless, the budget for Room 41 has gone up to PKR 2 million for just a month. For an outsider, it may not hold much importance. After all, it’s just a small room on the ground floor of Abbasi, but our volunteers at HOPES know that it is nothing short of a blessing for the patients who visit it every day to receive medicines free-of-cost.
Medicines are given completely free-of-cost to all the patients who visit Room 41. Before giving the meds, the patient is asked a series of questions to ensure that they are eligible for Zakat. If not, they are provided with medicines bought with donations. As the budget for Room 41 has markedly increased since the past few years.This multiplication in funds can be attributed to a greater number of volunteers joining HOPES and working hard for its cause. Major donation is made by KMDC students and our Alumni in Pakistan and overseas. Zakat Campaigns and the profit from Health Expo has also caused an increase in funds.
Not only medicines but diagnostic facilities are also provided to the inpatients of Abbasi Shaheed Hospital through HOPES Diagnostics. HOPES stepped in when one of the largest tertiary care hospital of city is unable to facilitate the needs of its patient and serve the patients. Volunteers working there follow the same procedure as for medicines to ensure that the patient is eligible for Zakat. The budget that started with 10 thousands has risen up to 8 to 9 times per month just to cater the need of all the deserving inpatients.
Due to less-functioning Radiological Lab of Abbasi Shaheed Hospital , HOPES has been serving its patients in this department with facilities of CT-scan, MRI and many other radiological tests. By the grace of Almighty we are serving more and more people day by day through HOPES Drug bank
HOPES also foucses community outreach initiative for improving health awareness among underserved populations. It engages communities through educational sessions on hygiene, environmental health, and social health issues. The program also provides basic medical and dental check-ups, promoting healthier and more informed communities.
The mission of the HOPES TALK PROGRAM (HTP) is to empower communities through targeted health education and proactive engagement. HTP aims to cultivate a well-informed and health-conscious public that actively participates in its own health management. By emphasizing the importance of preventive care, healthy lifestyle choices, and environmental health, HTP seeks to instill long-lasting positive changes in community health practices.
Key aspects of HTP’s mission include:
Health Education: Providing accessible and relevant health information to diverse community groups. This includes topics such as personal hygiene, disease prevention, mental health, and nutrition.
Promoting Healthy Habits: Encouraging the adoption of healthy lifestyle practices through interactive sessions, workshops, and practical demonstrations.
Accessible Health Services: Offering free medical and dental check-ups to ensure that individuals have access to essential health services regardless of their economic status.
Community Engagement: Fostering an environment where individuals are encouraged to take an active role in their health and well-being. This is achieved through community events, educational programs, and collaborative efforts with local organizations.
Through these objectives, HTP strives to create a healthier society where individuals are equipped with the knowledge and resources necessary to maintain their health and well-being. The program’s ongoing efforts reflect a commitment to not only addressing immediate health needs but also building a foundation for sustained health improvement across communities.
The HOPES TALK PROGRAM (HTP) continues to evolve, expanding its reach and impact through strategic partnerships, innovative outreach methods, and a steadfast dedication to public health education.
Camps Organized by HOPES
“Who we are as human beings if we ignore the suffering of others? ”
Medical Camps organized by HOPES are as a way of serving back to the society, We collaborate with many doctors, teams, NGOs and just people with goodwill to reach the deprived long-sufferers in the rural areas of Pakistan as well as some underprivileged communities as these underprivileged people cannot even manage to pay for basic general health analysis or treatment.
These camps make available complimentary medical checkups, free medicines, free blood-pressure and free blood-sugar checkup facilities to the disadvantaged population. Till now, HOPES has treated over 10,000 patients in different pastoral areas of the country. A team comprising of doctors, pharmacists/dispensers, phlebotomist, supervisor and patient registration persons has been supervising these medical camps effectively.
HOPES stands in complete solidarity with all the victims and has never hesitated to provide its health care services to those who need it the most. HOPES played a significant role to help rehabilitate the victims of the 2005 Earthquake and 2011-2012 floods in Sindh including the earthquake of Baluchistan last year. In addition to providing the victims with daily necessities of life, HOPES also built up to 200 houses, a Mosque and a school in district Dadu in 2012.
The HOPES Ambassador Program was inaugurated in 2017 to extend the outreach of HOPES. Recognizing the need for greater awareness and participation in healthcare initiatives, HOPES aimed to engage students from various universities and colleges to promote its mission. The program’s focus was to empower students to contribute to healthcare advocacy, leadership development, and support for underprivileged communities by actively participating in HOPES’ campaigns and events.
Initially, the program focused on recruiting students as ambassadors to represent HOPES in educational institutions and contribute to various fundraising and healthcare awareness efforts. This marked a pivotal moment in HOPES’ expansion, as the program fostered youth engagement and leadership within the organization.
Mission
The mission of the HOPES Ambassador Program is to:
- Raise Awareness: Engage students to spread awareness about HOPES’ healthcare services and activities.
- Leadership Development: Provide students with the opportunity to develop leadership skills by managing events, campaigns, and social initiatives.
- Empathy Building: Cultivate empathy for underprivileged patients by involving ambassadors in HOPES’ healthcare initiatives.
- Support Healthcare for the Needy: Enable students to participate in healthcare campaigns and fundraising activities to contribute towards affordable healthcare for underserved populations.
Through this initiative, the HOPES Ambassador Program aims to inspire students to become changemakers in healthcare and create a network of young leaders committed to promoting HOPES’ values of healthcare accessibility and compassion.
Started in 2023, MedAid Pakistan aims to bridge the gap between emergencies and timely, effective care. Rooted in the belief that basic life support (BLS) and first aid knowledge should be widely accessible, this initiative empowers community members to confidently provide immediate assistance during emergencies until medical professionals can intervene. With generous support from the Edhi Foundation, which funded essential equipment, we launched a program to train individuals in critical techniques such as CPR, airway and breathing management, and bleeding control. Our training extends beyond basic life support, covering advanced topics like choking, fractures, burns, electrocution, hypoglycemia, C-spine stabilization, and lifting techniques. Through these efforts, we are cultivating a community capable of making life-saving differences.
MedAid Pakistan’s mission is to build a network of First Responders by making life-saving knowledge and skills accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds. We aim to equip individuals to act confidently and swiftly in medical emergencies while also promoting public health through targeted awareness sessions. Our vision is that everyone, not just medical professionals, should be empowered to respond effectively in emergencies, bridging the gap between the onset of a crisis and professional medical care.
- Make First Response knowledge accessible to all, promoting widespread proficiency in life-saving techniques.
- Conduct in-person training sessions to develop hands-on skills in CPR, airway management, bleeding control, and the use of Automated External Defibrillators (AED).
- Offer First Aid education that covers a wide range of emergency scenarios, including the management of fractures, choking, burns, fire control, convulsions, and more.
- Promote continuous learning and skill enhancement in first aid and BLS through updated training techniques.
- Engage and educate the public through interactive sessions, workshops, and community events.
- Raise awareness on global health issues and organize related educational programs and sessions.
Through these objectives, MedAid Pakistan seeks to create a safer society of responsible citizens equipped with vital life-saving skills.
