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It is our task
in our time and in our generation to hand down undiminished
to those who come after us, as was handed down to us
by those who went before, the natural wealth and beauty
which is ours. John F. Kennedy, 1961 |
Before our
time, people with ordinary minds and excessive determination
changed their world and the world of today. They were
leaders of their societies and they took the initiative to
take on roles that no one else dared to do. It was
understood that there would be risks, there could be
failure, but this didn't stop them to overcome their
obstacles and achieve something beyond their expectations.
Get Well Clinic Hyderabad India is an exemplar of this
thought. Hyderabad is a city enriched in heritage, culture,
and history. It is the capital of Andhra Pradesh and has an
estimated metropolitan population of 6.7 million. As
Hyderabad is booming and expanding, a division from the new
city composed of the various, new businesses and the old
city, an area where the real history of this magnificent
city lies, is widening. A subsection of the old city is
an area named Darul Shifa, an area populated with indigent
civilians who can neither afford nor receive appropriate
health care. There are about two hundred thousand people
in Darul Shifa; the situation was dire and an action had to
be taken.
Under the auspicious banner of
Imamia
Medics
International,
a non-profit organization composed of physicians,
pharmacists, nurses, scientists, and other healthcare
professionals whose activities are focuses on the health and
welfare of the community which spans across 15 countries and
4 continents, Dr. Iftekhar Bader M.D. F.C.C.P.
founded the Get Well Clinic and it was inaugurated on
February 20th, 2003. The place was selected and rented
after discussing with the elders of the community who knew
where it would best serve the population. After renting the
property, it was remodeled according to the needs and
requirements of the doctors and patients.
In the first year alone the clinic was fully equipped
with EKG, IV drip, nebulizer, examining tables, cots, and
all other basic necessities for the patients along with a
good supply of prescription and non-prescription drugs.
Patients are treated at minimal cost; services such as
consultations, medicines, and injections for one day are for
(5 rupees) ten cents. Along with patients benefiting from
this clinic, it has created employment. Doctors, nurses,
janitors, and administrators were hired. With the help from
contributors and the local community Get Well Clinic was a
success. Initially the clinic was two rooms in an area of
200 square feet. As time went on, further projects were
developed. By the end of second year
30,000 patients had
been served.
The year 2005 had many new milestones and opened doors
thought to be nonexistent. 19,552 patients had alone been
served that year. A 24 hour emergency ambulance donated by
Mr. Jafar and Mrs. Zehra Naqvi was set up so patients in
critical conditions could be transported to the hospital at
a minimal cost. In Moharrram and Safar five first aid camps
were set up free of charge and served 200 people each.
Two free eye camps were also set up free of charge on
April 10th and April 17th, 2005. Four Cataract surgeries
were conducted and one emergency cardiac angioplasty was
done in April 2005
all free of charge. Hepatitis B immunization camps in
January and February were set up vaccinating 70 patients
each. Along with this enormous progress, a catastrophe hit
Darul Shifa. Chikungunya disease was a barrier that the team
of the Get Well Clinic was determined to overcome. Knowing
the urgency of the situation and the help needed by
patients, Get Well Clinic arranged chikungunya camps of
awareness and gave medicine for three days at a cost
equivalent to ten cents for every patient. By the end of the
year, in December 2005, Get Well Diagnostic Center was
opened where all the required tests including blood sugars,
cholesterol, and thyroid were done. As well as this, The
Chest Foundation recognized and awarded a generous 5,000
dollars to Dr. Iftekhar Bader for the Get Well Clinic for
his dedication and support.
In 2006, the clinic was enlarged to 1800 sq. feet and by
the end of the year 21,986 patients were served. In July 22,
2006 Diabetic Blood Glucose Screening Camp was initiated and
50 patients were served free of cost. Our most recent
addition is the physiotherapy department for patients with
chronic illnesses like stroke, congestive heart failure,
emphysema, and post hospital deconditioned state.
The Get Well Clinic is a success thanks to the devoted,
dependable, and conscientious team. In a place where
underprivileged human beings live, in a world where the
voice of an individual calling for help cannot be looked
aside, there will always be someone to help. A world where
humans can help humans, with a goal for sustenance and the
desire to help out those who are needy, is a world that we
all strive for. Get Well Clinic has achieved many feats and
overcome many obstacles but there is still a long ways to
go. With the help from outside organizations and donors so
much more has to be done. The community is growing along
with its expectations for Get Well Clinic. Patients weren't
let down in the past, and in we want to continue this trend
in the future. There is an urgent need for the people of
this world to have a deeper understanding about impoverished
healthcare and help out in any way means. |
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And who so
saves the life of one it shall be as if he has saved the
life of mankind (The Holy Quran 5:32) |
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Please Donate Generously Towards the Projects.
Please send your Cheques to IMI at
P.O. Box 8209 Princeton, New Jersey 08540 - USA
All donations are TAX exempted Tax
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