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Free Medical Camp Concludes in Chachro, Tharparkar; Over 5,700 Beneficiaries Served

Tharparkar: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation's Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (OIC-COMSTECH), in collaboration with the University of Modern Sciences (UMS), Tando Muhammad Khan, successfully concluded a two-day free medical camp in Chachro, Tharparkar, offering comprehensive healthcare and humanitarian assistance to the local population of this remote Sindh region.

The camp treated 2,162 patients on the first day and 3,550 on the second, bringing the total beneficiaries to 5,712, highlighting strong public trust and the success of this humanitarian initiative. Specialist doctors in ophthalmology, ENT, dermatology, cardiology, gastroenterology, gynaecology, general surgery, and general medicine provided free consultations and treatments, supported by on-the-spot diagnostic facilities. During the camp, two successful deliveries were conducted, emphasizing the focus on maternal and child healthcare.

In addition to medical services, organizers distributed mineral water, juices, clothes, shoes, and other essentials to patients and attendants, providing relief to underserved families. The camp was organized by OIC-COMSTECH and UMS, in collaboration with Gourmet Foods, District Administration Tharparkar, and District Health Department, Government of Sindh, under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Muhammad Iqbal Choudhary, Coordinator General OIC-COMSTECH.

During the concluding session, COMSTECH officials handed over extra medicines to the Medical Superintendent of Civil Hospital, Chachro, to support local healthcare facilities. Community members and district officials praised the initiative as a vital step toward reducing healthcare disparities in remote areas, reaffirming COMSTECH's commitment to humanitarian service and improving healthcare access for marginalized communities.