I HAVE DONE POST GRADUATION IN PEDIATARICS FROM KARACHI PAKISTAN IN 1978.SINCE 1981, I AM WORKING IN THE SLUM AREA OF KARACHI SERVING THE COMMUNITY. MY MAIN INTEREST IS TO WORK IN THE SLUM AREAS WHERE THERE IS LACK OF HEALTH EDUCATION AND LACK OF BASIC AMENITIES OF LIFE. DURING 1997-1998 OVER 1000 NEEDY PEOPLE WERE GIVEN TREATMENT. IN THE YEAR 1999, ABOUT 1200 PATIENTS WERE GIVEN FREE TREATMENT. IN THE FIRST HALF OF THE YEAR 2000, 900 PATIENTS HAVE BEEN GIVEN FREE TREATMENT. ABOUT 3000 PATIENTS WERE GIVEN FREE TREATMENT IN THE YEAR 2002 AND ABOUT 3500 PATIENTS WERE TREATED FREE OF COST IN THE YEAR 2003.

HEALTH EDUCATION WAS GIVEN TO MOTHERS AND DIFFERENT METHODS WERE USED TO CREATE AWARENESS AMONGST THEM. NEW DIAGNOSTIC METHODS WERE ADOPTED FOR CORRECT DIAGNOSIS OF DISEASES. FOR DIARRHEAL DISEASES, ORAL REHYDRATION THERAPY WAS ADVOCATED FOR CORRECTION OF WATER AND ELECTROLYTE IMBALANCE. ON THE WHOLE YEAR 2002 WAS A SUCCESS. IN THE YEAR 2003, MANY LATEST DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS HAVE BEEN ADDED TO MAKE DIAGNOSIS MORE ACCURATE.1st January 2004 to 30th april 2004: 600 patients were given treatment for different ailments. Needy ones were also provided free laboratory Tests. => December 2004: 1476 patients were given treatment. In the Month of June2005 1500 patients came for out door treatment. 100 patients were given free nebulization for their acute attack of asthma.Free medicines from the pharmacy were donated to the needy and non affording ones. From November 2005 we are going to start 24 hours service for children and women. Leading gynecolgists would give services for this noble cause. In the month of July 2005 to october 2005 6000 patients were being given treatment in the medical center. The hospital for women and children is now going to start from 15 november2005.It would provide maternity services with a well equipped operation theatre and a newborn babies nursery, the services also include OPD facilities to men, women and children and diagnostic facilities for everyone at very nominal charges.In the month of April 2007, more than 3000 patients visited Al-Burooj Medical Center for various ailments. In the Asthma clinic 400 people came for nebulization and treatment. Ten C.Sections were done by the gynecologist and Eight Normal deliveries were held. Twin babies were kept in the incubators and they were released after gaining weight.One baby was referred from a nearby hospital having severe infection, she was given intensive care. One patient who was suffering from glaucoma was referred to the eye specialist, he will be operated soon for his problem and his eye would be saved from complete blindness. In this month one of the well wisher donated a cooling machine. now the patients would get filtered water. A Baby boy was delivered through C. section on 2nd May 2007, his weight is 4.8 kilogram and he is in perfect shape. On Ist May 2007, twins delivered through C.section. Both the babies and mother are in good health. We take feed back from all patients who are admitted in the ward. Patients are happy at the services rendered to them at Al-Burooj Medical Center. Twins born normally on 13th April2007.One baby girl is normal. The other having respiratory distress and asphyxia was put under intensive care and he is improving. In the Month of March2007, 3000 patients visited Al- Burooj Medical Center.300 patients were given free treatment in asthma clinic. 12 normal deliveries were held. 3 C.Section were performed by the gynecologist. 30 patients were admitted in the pediatric ward. Ten newborn babies were kept in the nursery and put in the incubators for intensive care. All the babies recovered fully Three surgical operations were performed by the surgeon. We have appointed skilled staff for day and night shifts for the nursery and one experienced staff was appointed to head the medical section. On 15h February2007, a child 2 years old came with breathlessness and respiratory distress, he was given nebulization and oxygen. His x-ray was done and was given intensive treatment, after few minutes he coughed out a small beetle nut becomes ok and his respiration becomes normal. In the month of January 3000 patients visited Al- Burooj Medical Center.377 consultation done by various consultants. 17 Normal deliveries were conducted by the gynecologist and mothers and babies were in perfect health. 8 C-Section were performed. 2 Surgical operations were done. 8 minor gynecological operations were conducted by the gynecolgist.5 babies were given intensive care in the Nursery.57 patients were given emergency treatment and were retained in the hospital for few days.19 EKG were done. 845 patients came to the evening and night doctors for emergency outpatients treatment. Free Nebulization was given to 250 patients free of cost. Scores of patients who were non affording were given free treatment including x-rays and laboratory tests. On 2nd February 2007, a baby with birth weight 2.3 kg came with respiratory distress and pneumonia, she was given oxygen and nebulization and after an hour of intense treatment she became stable. She is progressing. A girl 10 years old came with chronic tonsillitis and she would be operated for her enlarged tonsils by ENT surgeon on Monday 5th February2007 On 26th January 2007, two C-section done, one baby was in precarious condition was given treatment in the nursery and then transferred to a nearby hospital for more intensive care. On 20th January two normal deliveries were held and one C-section done. Two babies were admitted for various ailments and they are improving. 18th January 2007 C. Section was done by the gynecologist. Mother and baby are in good health. A 60 year old lady came with severe asthma, she was given free nebulization and with the treatment given, her condition became stable. Free Clinic for over weight people were held on 16th January 2007. Lot of people came for free check up. On 13th January 2007, a baby came from a Govt hospital and was admitted to the nursery. Weight of the baby is 1.3 kg and intensive care is being given to her. A girl age 15 years was admitted for dehydration and vomiting on 12th January2007 and has been rehydrated with intravenous fluids. She is feeling well and her vomiting is under control. In the month of December 2006, 4500 patients visited Al- Burooj Medical center. 20 Normal deliveries took place and six C. Section were performed by the gynecologist. Four new born babies were kept in the incubator and were given treatment there. All the babies gained weight and recovered. Free treatment was given to the asthmatic patients and were given free nebulization. This facility is available 24 hours. Two doctors were appointed for night shifts round O clock. They are trained in pediatrics and are doing their job well with dedication and devotion. On 16th December a 18 year old girl was operated by ENT Surgeon for her enlarged tonsils. She is progressing well and was released from hospital on 17th December 2006. Free Asthma clinic was held on 11th December 2006. Scores of people benefited from this free camp. Free obesity clinic was held on 13th December 2006 Lot of people visited this camp and was given free literature on adequate diet and balanced nutrition Two Newborn babies with respiratory distress and having grunting were kept in the nursery for intensive care and are doing well. A lady having acute pain in the abdomen was seen by the surgeon on 13th December and was kept under observation. she was pain free and was discharged from hospital the other day. The pain was due to urinary tract infection. In the maternity ward 14 normal deliveries were held and three C Sections were done( from 1st December 2006 to 16th December 2006). Mothers and babies are in good health. I AM TRYING MY BEST TO REACH TO A CORRECT DIAGNOSIS AT AFFORDABLE COST AND TO GIVE BEST TREATMENT TO AILING PATIENTS.