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Improving Healthcare With APWA, One Step At A Time

Upholding our vision to improve the quality of life in underserved communities, the All Pakistan Women’s Association (APWA) has been the forerunner of transforming Pakistan's healthcare system. This report highlights our determined and unyielding efforts to advance this system in both the rural and urban areas.

Project Leads

Dr. Tanvir Kamal:

Executive VIce President at APWA. Overseeing the overall operations of the health center, she ensures the efficient delivery of medical services, supervises both medical and administrative staff, and implements policies to enhance patient care. Her expertise in strategic planning, resource allocation, and healthcare governance enables the facility to function smoothly and effectively.

Beyond her administrative responsibilities, she is deeply involved in community outreach and fundraising, particularly in managing Zakat funds to provide financial assistance to underprivileged patients.

Mrs. Nayyer Rubab

Chairperson for the Health sector at APWA. A dedicated researcher, author, translator, and storywriter with extensive experience in developing health education materials, training manuals for healthcare workers, and conducting awareness programs for community health issues. Former Chairperson of Media at APWA (NHQ), she has contributed significantly to public health education and advocacy.

Mrs. Sarwat Mansoor

An experienced health coordinator and sociologist, responsible for monitoring APWA health centers, developing partnerships with NGOs and health departments, and ensuring the effective implementation of healthcare initiatives to benefit marginalized communities.

Dr. Riffat Anjum

A highly experienced gynecologist and sonologist, she has been running the North Nazimabad Maternity Clinic since 1999, providing expert maternal and reproductive healthcare services to the community.

Overview

For the health sector, Our key focus areas include:
 

  • Spreading Awareness For Preventive Healthcare

  • Expanding Access To Healthcare In Underprivileged Areas

  • Family Planning, Maternal, And Child Health

 

Vision: To improve the quality of life by providing affordable, accessible, and sustainable healthcare services.

Our Target Areas

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  • Both rural and urban areas

  • Specialized solutions for each area at nominal prices

  • Addressing population control problems

  • Implementing targetted interventions

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Community Health Initiatives

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  • Regular medical camps offer services like free vaccinations, medical check-ups, and medicines.

  • APWA educates the communities by conducting targeted campaigns on topics such as breast cancer, polio vaccinations, and hygiene.

  • We make sure to provide prompt responses to emergencies; during the COVID-19 pandemic we held free testing and booster vaccination camps 

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We aspire to build a health system that is accessible and affordable to all, focusing on preventive healthcare, personal care education, and sustainable practices to improve the well-being of the societies in our country.

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Health Centers

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  • Malir Health Center

 

Located in a densely populated Baloch community, this setup offers services like OPD, antenatal care, family planning, and vaccinations. To spread awareness in this community, campaigns such as the breast cancer awareness campaign and health and hygiene programs are often carried out.  We have also recently introduced an ultrasound clinic as part of our aim of expansion.

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  • North Nazimabad Maternity Home

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The North Nazimabad Maternity Home provides all kinds of maternity-related services including an infertility clinic and family planning. It is managed by Dr. Riffat Anjum, who is a qualified gynecologist and sinologist.

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  • Golimar Health Center

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This OPD is situated in the slum area of Golimar and also extends the same services of vaccinations and antenatal care, amongst others. It frequently conducts free medical campaigns. During the Covid-19 pandemic, free tests and booster shots were provided as well.

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  • Orangi Town Health Center

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Focusing on low-income families, the Orangi Town Health Center offers MCH care, along with STI treatments and other regular services. It also runs an adolescent reproductive health program aimed at young girls. Dr. Shahid Kamal funded the construction of the Orangi Town Health Center because the infrastructure was weak and in need of reconstruction.

 

  • Sadiqabad Health Center

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This center extends its services of STI treatments, women and children vaccinations, and family planning to lower-income communities. We regularly hold medical camps to ensure proper healthcare for the underprivileged.

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