Al-Shifa Trust. News Letter. October Vol. 25, Number 60, October 2014

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1 News Letter October 2014 INSIDE Vol. 25, Number 60, October 2014 Breaking News-PMDC awards recognition PPL and Fauji Fertilizer support to AST Sukkur outreach program Muzaffarabad set up Satellite Clinic in the city ROP Conference at ASTEH Rawalpindi New facilities at ASTEH Rawalpindi Credit Card billing for patients launched FHF supports glaucoma department ACCO starts integrated screening PMDC visits ASTEH MSPH academic activities AST doctors excel in exams Optometry students bag top positions Participation in Intl conferences YFA and social activities Lionistic activities Congratulations to Hujjaj Aamish undergoes miraculous surgery Special fund raising campaigns Appeal

2 Fauji Fertilizers and Pakistan Petroleum donate funds for equipment. The FFC delegation headed by Brig Mr. Munawar Hayat Khan donated Rs million for medical equipment for Centre for Community Ophthalmology (ACCO) which is providing school screening and modern eye care services to the patients at their door steps in remote areas of the country. AST President, Lt Gen Mr. Hamid Javaid informed that the has enhanced its outreach program by doubling the target of patient screening from existing 70,000 patients to 150,000 patients during the year. The hallmark of this program is both the eye and ENT screening of young school going children. FFC donated Rs million for the purchase of electro medical equipment. Pakistan Petroleum Limited also donated Rs 7.5 million for the purchase of two portable Phacoemulsification machines for our Sukkur and Rawalpindi Hospitals. These portable machines will bring revolution in the quality of surgery during our outreach programs. We are grateful to Fauji Fertilizers and PPL for this valuable support. Fred Hollows Foundation supports capacity building of our Glaucoma Department Fred Hollows Foundation is a long standing partner of AST since its early days. This year FHF has agreed to upgrade our glaucoma department through provision of equipment and strengthening of infrastructure at ASTEH Rawalpindi. More clinics, additional staff, training workshops for regional ophthalmologists and specialized training abroad of our faculty are other salient features of this project. 2

3 ASTEH Sukkur conducts outreach program in South Punjab ASTEH Sukkur is now an established institution with great reputation for its surgical outreach programs all over Sindh, Baluchistan and adjoining South Punjab. This time a very successful Surgical Eye Camp along with School Screening Program was held at Lodhran in South Punjab. The camp was sponsored by Ali Tareen Farm. 234 sight restoring operations were performed and 1409 patients were provided with free eye care treatment. Over 1,000 children were screened in the schools for vision eye problems. 3

4 ASTEH Muzaffarabad starts a Satellite Clinic in Muzaffarabad City Eye Hospital Muzaffarabad has opened a new Evening Satellite Clinic in the city at Muzaffarabad General Hospital located in the heart of city adjacent to CMH Muzaffarabad. This is a very useful facility for the convenience of those coming from far flung areas as well as for those who find it difficult to spare time during the day This Clinic runs between 17:00 to 19:00 hours in the evening. ROP meeting at ASTEH Rawalpindi ROP is an emerging cause of infant blindness. This occurs because of extremely immature and low birth weight infants. Proper identification in the beginning of disease can prevent infant from becoming blind. In Pakistan, very few centers have the facility to screen ROP. ASTEH has been conducting ROP Screening in various city hospitals for last two years. This year a special ROP conference was held at ASTEH Rawalpindi to arrive at a consensus for uniform guidelines at national level for screening protocol. The senior faculty in ophthalmology, neonatology and pediatrics from the city as well as from USA participated in the meeting. Very useful recommendations for health policy makers have been made which will prove a landmark in the history of ROP in Pakistan commented the head of ASTEH Pediatric Ophthalmology, Dr. Sorath Noorani. 4

5 New Facilities Developed at ASTEH Rawalpindi Establishment of Diagnostic Center ASTEH Rawalpindi has wide variety of modern diagnostic tools for diagnosis of eye diseases. A separate department has been established where all these facilities are now available under one roof. These include OCT, FFA, Topography, Visual Field Analyzer, Ophthalmic Ultrasound and many other advanced diagnostic facilities. Refurbishing and redesigning of Out Patient Department (OPD) The OPD has been modified and re-built to accommodate for increasing number of patients, to improve the patient flow and decrease the patient waiting time. Upgrading of Intensive Care Unit at Rawalpindi Eye Hospital is providing the intensive care facilities for past many years. In order to cater for the advanced and complicated eye operations, major changes have been made to ensure the state of the art ICU facilities. 5

6 Modern Filtration Plant Drinking water is the essential need of the living being and has always ensured to serve the best. This filtration plant is added for the Doctors,Students and residential area of the hospital. Introduction of another facility for patients payment through credit card In order to further facilitate the subsidized and private patients, facility of payment through credit card has also been arranged through MCB Bank Ltd. This will help patients by avoiding cash carry and making safe transaction. Center for Community Ophthalmology launches integrated Eye and ENT screening Eye Hospital treated over 6,000 patients in 3 eye camps held in Swat. Sponsored by Pakistan Army these free eye camps were organized under the Community Outreach Program of Al- Shifa Center for Community Ophthalmology. A total of 2203 Patients were screened by the Staff and 1716 patients were provided glasses free of cost. Free medicines were provided to 1396 patients and 807 patients were referred to Eye Hospital for free treatment and surgery. School Screening was held in 9 schools of Swat screening a total of 3667 school children for eye problems. One unique feature of our school screening program is that now the children are simultaneously being screened both for vision and hearing impairment. 6

7 Another program under school health program was conducted by ACCO in collaboration with our Projects and Publications Department. In this program, kids from SLS School were invited to attend an eye health promotion program, where children were informed about how to keep the eyes healthy. The kids were also provided with gifts by AST. 7

8 Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) Delegation inspects AST facilities for training programs Pakistan Institute of Ophthalmology (PIO), the academic wing of AST, is one of the leading institutions for post-graduate teaching in Pakistan. Doctors as well as Optometrists, Nurses and Ophthalmic Paramedics are provided with state of the art professional training in the relevant medical fields. The training is recognized by Quaid-e-Azam University Islamabad, University of Health Sciences Lahore, College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan and Punjab Medical Faculty. PMDC recently made an important visit to get an update on the training facilities at PIO with special reference to our newly launched program of Master of Sciences in Public Health (MSPH). Leading public health figure of the country, Dr. Shaheena Manzoor led the delegation. The PMDC team was highly impressed by the standard of training and available facilities. Breaking news - PMDC team has awarded recognition to our recently launched MSPH program Congratulations to Dr. Zahid Butt, Ms Abida Hayat and all faculty members! PMDC Delegation with President AST and Dean of PIO 8

9 Department of Public Health arranges academic tours for the students The Department of Public Health is currently teaching three batches of MSPH students. To give the students a well rounded public health experience, visits to important public health places conducted this quarter to ensure a better understanding of our health systems and environment. The first one was a visit to District Health Office and Maternal and Child Health Care Center (MCHC). Students were briefed about the functioning of Lady Health Workers (LHWs) and preview of District health system. MSPH students also visited the MCH center and observed the mechanics of primary healthcare. The second visit was to a city water filtration plant. Rawal filtration plant delivers filtered pure water to Rawalpindi up to Ayub Park. The students were briefed about the process of water purification with ultimate aim of providing safe drinking water to all. doctors make their mark in Fellowship Examination doctors keep on making their mark in professional exams. This year Dr. Rubab, Dr. Irfan Khattak, Dr. Saima Jabeen and Dr. Amna cleared their post graduation examination in ophthalmology with flying colors. Congratulations. 9

10 AST Optometry students bag top university positions Keeping its standards, Pakistan Institute of Ophthalmology is achieving laurels. Every year, our optometry students secure top university positions in professional examinations. Our Optometry students bagged all the top three positions in the University of Health Sciences Lahore (UHS). Congratulations and well done. Following are the University Position Holders:- rd Position Holders of PIO in 3 Professional Optometry in UHS Maimoona Yaqoob 2nd Position Position Holders of PIO in 2nd Prof Optometry in UHS Iram Khan 3rd Position Hina Hafeez 1st Position Shamsa Sarwar 2nd Position Tehniat Khan 3rd Position Participation in International Conferences Prof. Dr. Tayyab Afghani participated in 7th Asia-Pacific Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery as Guest Speaker and delivered a lecture on tumors of the eye. The Conference was held at New Delhi from September 2014 Prof. Dr. Farah Akhtar participated in 2nd Asia-Pacific Glaucoma Congress held at Hong Kong from September

11 Dr. Farah at Hongkong Young Friends of participates in voluntary social work at This year a huge number of students from leading institutions under the umbrella of Young Friends of Al Shifa participated in the social work program. Keeping in mind their motto Hand in Hand, Youth Shall Rise they provided services in different sectors including the outreach program, labs, clinics, and wards. 11

12 Colorful Eyes celebrated at ASTEH Rawalpindi The day COLOR FULL EYES was celebrated at children eye department under the supervision of social worker Marium Sohail and her team of students from different colleges and schools. The idea was to make the children visiting the hospital smile through different activities. It was an example of the outstanding talent of our young generation which is the future of our nation. The activity strongly encourages project based help and meaningful social work through all ages. Goodie packs sponsored by Khuwahish Foundation (The Helping Hands) were also distributed. Smiling children, Event Donors and Organizers 12

13 Lionistic Activities Lions Clubs of Pakistan and Lions Clubs International are partner with since last 20 years. Lions have supported five different projects with AST in the field of prevention of blindness from diabetes and training of Ophthalmic Midlevel Personnel. AST has in its campus two Lions Clubs consisting of doctors. These clubs- Rawalpindi Al-Noor Campus and Rawalpindi Baseerat Campus Clubs are working since Recently a third club has been formed by the Optometrists of. This club known as Noesis Club has been recently established. The Charter Ceremony of Noesis Club was held at AST Conference Hall on 18th October. Lions 305N2 District Governor, Dr. Ahmed Shafi was the chief guest on this occasion. Other Lions dignitaries which attended the ceremony were Past District Governor, Lion Dr. Zubair Hassan, Vice District Governor, Lion Sitara Satwat and Zone Chairperson Lion AR Tahir. The District Governor was very impressed by the facilities at and was highly appreciative of the enthusiasm and voluntary work of Lions Clubs. On this occasion, Lions District Governor Dr. Ahmed Shafi also held a meeting with President of AST and discussed the projects for further collaboration. It was agreed that AST will support Lions School Screening Program in District 305N2 and Lions will support the upcoming AST project of Children Eye Hospital. 13

14 Congratulations Hujjaj! This year with the blessing of Allah, a large contingent of staff performed Haj. We congratulate Dr. Wajid Ali Khan, Dr. Shafiqullah, Dr. Furqan, Dr. Nadeem Ishaq, ED Muzaffarabad, ED Kohat Eye Technologist, Mr. Khalid Bhatti and our gardener M Aslam for achieving this holy landmark. Patient Column Aamish undergoes miraculous surgery Four months old Aamish is the only son of Tanveer Akhtar, a laborer, belonging to a poor village of District Attock. Aamish severely injured his left eye. His father was advised by emergency department to take his son to Eye Hospital, Rawalpindi. The child was thoroughly examined by Child Eye specialist Dr. Nusrat Sharif. Belonging to a poor family, Amish's father couldn't afford surgical cost and all expenses were borne by the Hospital. The very next day he was successfully operated by Dr. Shama Khan. The news of his successful surgery brought relief to the disturbed parents who burst into tears and were lost for words. They were deeply thankful to Eye Hospital staff and its generous donors for restoring their son's sight and saving him from a dark future. During the follow up session after the operation, Aamish's mother was extremely happy and satisfied and said joyfully, All praise is to Allah Who sends these angels to restore my child's vision. For the interest of readers, kindly keep your small children out of reach of pointed scissors, spring action toys, sharp pencils and geometry box instruments. Before Surgery After Surgery Special Fund raising campaigns The successful Zakat collection campaign 2014 raised 46.3 million which is an improved performance as compared to last year. also made successful Hides collection campaign in the month of Zil Haj. The amount collected will be spent on free eye treatment of poor patients. 14

15 Newsletter; Vol. 25, Number 60, October 2014 APPEAL NEEDS Your Support is a Not-for Profit and Non-Political organization. It is committed to providing eye care and treatment mainly to the underprivileged and poor. Almost 75% of all patients attending Eye Hospital are treated free. The is able to meet only 30-40% of its expenses from its own sources while the remaining expenses are met through Zakat, Donations and Support from Philanthropist. Your contribution means the gift of sight for someone in need! Kindly note that your Zakat donations go separately to the accounts which are dedicated for treatment of Zakat patients only. Kindly send your donations or Zakat to following Account Numbers:- In Pakistan a) Contribution at office:send cheques in the name of at following address Executive Director Eye Hospital Jhelum Road, Rawalpindi. b) Direct/ Online Deposit in Bank Accounts:Deposit your cash/cheques in any of the following bank accounts of on online basis from any branch of respective bank in Pakistan:Sr. # Bank Name Branch/ Address 1 Askari Commercial Bank Ltd Branch, Jhelum Road, Rawalpindi 2 MCB Bank Ltd Morgah Branch, Morgah Turn, Rawalpindi Corporate Branch, Bank Road, Saddar, Rawalpindi Cantt Branch, Bank Road, Saddar, Rawalpindi National Bank of Pakistan United Bank Ltd Allied Bank Ltd DHA Phase -1, Rawalpindi Habib Bank Ltd Bahria Town Branch, Commercial Sub Center, DHA Bussiness Bay, Block -8, Sector F, Islamabad 7 Bank Al-Falah Ltd The Mall Road a) A/c Title A/c No Mobile Donation:Account holders of MCB Bank Ltd can donate through mobile banking as well using Quick Pay option.. b) Collection from Home/ office:donors within Rawalpindi/Islamabad may call at Ext: 245 or send at managerfin@alshifaeye.org with your contact and complete address for collection of your generous donation/zakat from your home/office. Note: In Pakistan, all donations to are exempt from Income Tax vide Clause 61 (X) of Part-I of Second Schedule of Income Tax Ordinance

16 Sr. # Bank Name Branch/ Address A/c Title A/c No. 1 2 Habib Bank AG Zurich Habib Bank AG Zurich 3 HSBC Bank 5/7 High Street Southall, Middlesex UB 1 3HA, UK 5/7 High Street Southall, Middlesex UB 1 3HA, UK Auchin Leck House, Birmingham In UK a) Direct/ Online Deposit in Bank Accounts:- Deposit your cash / cheques in any of the following bank accounts of on online basis from any branch of respective bank in UK: (Pound Sterling A/c) (US Dollar A/c) Note: In U.K., you can get Tax Exemption if your cheques are made payable to, Our Charity Number is In USA a) Direct/ Online Deposit in Bank Accounts:- Deposit your cash / cheques in following bank account of Al Shifa Foundation for North America on online basis from any branch of this bank in USA:- Sr. Bank Name Branch/ Address A/c Title A/c No. # 1 National Bank of Pakistan 100 Wall Street, 21 st Floor New York, NY b) Contribution at office:- Send cheques in the name of Al Shifa Foundation of North America (AFNA) at following address: Foundation of North America: 475 Wall Street, Princeton, NJ Tel: (609) , info@afnausa.org website: c) Contribution through PayPal:- For donors outside the country especially UK and USA provision for online donations through PayPal is also available now. Note: In USA, you can get Tax Exemption if your cheques are made payable to AFNA ( Foundation of North America). AFNA has been granted not-for-profit status under section 501(c) (3) status of the Internal Revenue Service Code Tax ID No: (For use of US Residents Only) Eye Hospital, Jhelum Road, Rawalpindi, Pakistan Tel: , Fax: info@alshifaeye.org ed@alshifaeye.org Eye Hospital, Railway Road, Sukkur, Pakistan Tel: , Fax: info@alshifaeye.org edsukkur@alshifaeye.org Eye Hospital, KDA, Kohat, Pakistan Tel: , : Fax: info@alshifaeye.org edkohat@alshifaeye.org Eye Hospital, Ambore Camp, Muzaffarabad Azad Jammu & Kashmir Tel: , Fax: info@alshifaeye.org edmzd@alshifaeye.org