Dr. Ehsun Mirza

Salam to all in RI,

I am back and have brought lots of exciting news about medical systems in Pakistan, especially Karachi.

I worked at the Indus Hospital in Karachi. It is an amazing place by any standards, who are looking for people to help set up their systems and helping out with patient care. This a completely paperless hospital who serves the poor free of cost, if one cannot afford.

I am in process of setting up with them a basic AV link in the ICU so I can give them ICU coverage from RI. They could also use help from other specialities like neurology,derm, cardiology,radiology etc. Once this link is established and polished, I envision a full scale transcontinental consultative service with Indus Hospital complete with roster and on call coverage etc.

This is a very exciting opportunity to give back to the place which put us on the launch pad to where we are today. The people who run it, I have known for quite some time and one would not want a better group of dedicated people to run the show.

So if anyone is interested, please let me know. I am in it deep. Pass the word along.

S. Razvi

Assalam-o-Alaikum

First of all Ramadan Mubarak to All. May Allah SWT benefit us all from the special Blessings of this month. Ameen-Summa-Ameen! This morning I visited the project of Indus Hospital in Korangi, Karachi about 20 minutes drive from my home in Clifton along with my very good business friend Mr. Siddique Sheikh, CEO of Progressive Traders and I was amazed to have the study tour of about an hour as how fast (within a short span of one year) they have developed the world class Medical facilities for all who need but can't afford such basic care in our country. A friend of mine Dr. Ahmed Nadeem Baqai, Orthopaedic Surgeon last visited this project in April 2008 from UK and had recommended me that I must visit this unique facilities, but due to my preoccupation I could not visit earlier and thanks to Siddique Sahib, that he made it happen this morning.

I was inspired to learn that this hospital has been able to get funding of US$ one million from Bill Gates Foundation, beside few more name such as John Hopkins University and WHO. No doubt there is no dearth of good people in the world and talents in Pakistan make it happen, that is why we have hopes that our country Pakistan will make a change Insha'Allah.

I met Dr. Akhtar Aziz Khan, Diplomat American Board, who is Director Technical Coordination and with whose dedication along with couple of more dedicated Doctors to name Dr. Abdul Bari Khan, and philanthropist, volunteers - Mr. Meraj A Kidwai, Ex-Unilever and so many more who are not only working for the cause to provide the best medical care for poor and needy without any distinction.

The Hospital is currently managed by the Board of Governors of Rufayidah Foundation named after the First Muslim Lady Nurse in the times of Holy Prophet Muhammad SWA - PBUH. I was informed that the monthly expenditure of this project is Rs. 30 Million and all is being met by people generous donations and Zakat. Nothing is being collected from patient as Fee for entry or treatment, may it be Open Heart Surgery, Dialysis or day to day medical care.

Volunteers services and Financial help is all that they are welcoming toward the fulfilment of their dream to provide equal Medical Facilities for all.

Their Web site: www.industhospital.org.pk may be visited for more information or you may contact Dr. Akhtar Aziz (E-mail:akhtar.aziz@indushospital.org.pk or on his Mobile phone # 0092-300-824-3064). Indus Hospital is registered in USA as well, and the management of the Indus Hospital has committed with US Government that all Tax Exempted Donations from USA will be used in kind and no Cash Funds will be remitted to Pakistan.

May Allah SWT Help us all in Helping the deserved and needy. Ameen-Summa-Ameen!

With Best Wishes and Regards.

Dr. Abdus Salam Khan, Dow Class of 1990

AOA

I met with Dr Abdul Bari Khan yesterday and also saw Indus Hospital, both for the first time and they both immensely impressed me. I was a little hesitant with the outside look, but then adjusted my vision according to where I was.... In karachi. Once inside I was amazed to see the hospital and the people behind this project.

First I met with Dr. Abdul Bari and was impressed with him. He had a very genuine and pleasant smile, although he was quite busy, but he met me with open arms. I was given a tour of the hospital and that was amazing. It showed the dedication and organisation of the people.

I saw the micro lab and was impressed with the cleanliness and professionalism. I also saw the conference roon and audiovisual, and that was absolute beauty. The dialysis place was equipped with 8 dialysis mechines, and 3 patients were been dialysed at that time.

I saw the general medical floor, and that was the same way you expect in any small city hospital in US. the computer system was excellant.

Then I saw the outside community health center, wjere the patients are initially treated aor triaged and that was a good concept to decrease the load to the main hospital.

I spoke with my guide and he said that there are about 22 specialist and they cover most of the specialities. Neuro was still missing, but it is a good start, so soon it will be available.

He also told me that the first patient was treated almost a year ago. And that the catchment area is inceasing by leaps and bounds.

In short It was an excellant opportunity for me to be there yesterday.

I have offered my services for the time that I am here in Karachi, and discussed other issues that were only of interest to me(LOL) so you dont need to know.

I hope that you all will participate in this project as much as you can.

Wassalam

Kamran Usman

I am a student of PAF-KIET which is an institute situated in Korangi Creek. Everyday, while going to my institute, I pass by this great building of the Indus Hospital. When I was going to my institute today on my bike, I was hit by a car and I got injured. My right elbow was badly hurt with blood and scratches and there were a few other minor injuries on my body. I looked around and saw the Indus Hospital building, so I decided I'd go there for the treatment. When I entered, I was pleasantly surprised and said to myself "wow - another good quality hospital for us". But the most surprising part was yet to be experienced: When I asked the (very friendly) staff at the counter for how much cash do I have to pay for my treatment, he said "No cash as all"! I asked him why and he told me it's free. Well, I couldn't believe my ears, but it was a fact. I went in and the very friendly doctors treated me with great care and I was still in amazement that all of this is freely run. I asked the medical officer about how you manage all this and he told me the story. I came out from the Hospital with prayers for the people who are behind the operations at this Hospital and an intention of contributing in any way to it whenever I'm able to. Thanks to all the people behind the hospital and all the very best to them!

Gerlinde Gotz-Ridge, Germany

I was very interested to see this hospital and found it very good.