THE MOBILE HEALTH UNIT (MHU) OF HOPE

Providing world class health care facility is an obligation on HOPE- An NGO in Pakistan. Health care is a basic and essential human need in every part of the world. Regardless of the fact that a person in ill or not, regular checkups are good personal habits. In Pakistan there has been a rampant growth in the health care sector.

Most private organizations do not find it financially viable to set up health care services in rural villages due to several reasons. Greater distances, lack of proper road networks and low population densities discourage the private sector in investing in rural healthcare.

Villages in the outskirts of Karachi and interior Sindh are the prime example of such rural areas. These villages face serious health challenges with infectious diseases such as gastrointestinal disorder, pulmonary tuberculosis, malaria and diarrhea being very common. Moreover, malnutrition of children is another alarming problem

HOPE – A Health NGO in Pakistan along with the collaboration of Asia Petroleum Limited are providing Mobile health Units to the out skirts of Karachi where no one reaches. This facility provides primary healthcare facility to patients residing in those areas and the neighbouring villages.

The Mobile Health Unit clinics are easily accessible. With the right vehicle design and paramedic team behind the wheel, it is compact and can get to any place anytime.  A Mobile Health Unit can cut down the time when it comes to treating an emergency patient or even covering the medical needs of people in a large area.  This is a big relief for patients, who do not have transportation or access to medical facilities within their locality.

Dr. Mubina Agboatwalla – A Child Specialist in Karachi, has been collaborating with national and international organizations. The funds donated from these organizations has helped immensely in establishing hospitals, schools, MHU, MCH Centers vocational centers and many other projects. Ultimately it is clear that HOPE is playing a vital role in developing the society by creating accessibility and ease for the underprivileged population.

HOPE AND ITS NETWORK OF FORMAL AND HOME SCHOOLS

The importance of education cannot be overestimated, as it is the key to a bright and successful future. At HOPE – An NGO in Pakistan, it is our firm belief that all children including the less privileged ones deserve a chance to get a quality education, as it is the best way for them to realize their true potential. Our focus is to provide children with the opportunity to learn and develop, so they can grow up to be an integral and provide a useful contribution to the society.

HOPE – An Educational NGO in Pakistan has a network of Formal and Home schools.  HOPE has 3 formal schools which are located in Karachi (Korangi), Thatta, Muzaffargarh. These school have classes from pre-school up to metric. Well qualified teachers and faculty are teaching the students. More than 1700 students are studying at HOPE Formal schools. These formal schools have facilities similar to a private school, which includes computer labs, science labs, recreational and extracurricular activities. 

HOPE schools have class upto matric. Students of HOPE have achieved A grades in their board exams. HOPE has a network of home schools throughout the country. These schools are functioning in the homes of the community girls.  The children living in community attend the school as it is easily accessible. Many girls drop out of school after primary classes, as parents do not want to send their girls to schools, which are located far off. The home schools are taught by girls who are in matric or intermediate and also share knowledge with other girls in the community.  They are then encouraged to give private high school examinations. No fees is taken from the students, textbooks are given from free, and other essential furniture items such as blackboard, chairs, tables, dari etc. are also provided by HOPE.

In keeping with HOPE’s traditions, Dr. Mubina Agboatwalla – A Child Specialist in Karachi, strives harder with the passing of time to provide as much quality health assistance to the general masses as possible.