Bureau Report
Al Mustafa Welfare Trust has successfully conducted two major free eye camps in Kotli and Mansehra, providing critical eye care services, surgeries and medical screening facilities to hundreds of deserving patients.
According to progress updates released by Al Mustafa-Pakistan, the first camp was organised at Sultani Eye Hospital on 4 May 2026. During the camp, a total of 429 patients received outpatient consultation services, including 231 women and 198 men. Doctors also performed 89 successful eye surgeries, benefiting 44 female and 45 male patients.
Comprehensive medical screening was also carried out during the Kotli camp, where 101 patients underwent HCV, HBsAg and HIV tests. Among them, three patients tested positive for Hepatitis C, while no positive cases of Hepatitis B or HIV were reported. Medical teams also identified 13 diabetic patients requiring additional care and monitoring.
The second free eye camp was held on 11 May 2026 at Al Mustafa Hospital Dhodial, where hundreds of patients from surrounding areas received free eye examinations and treatment. The camp recorded 330 OPD patients, while doctors carried out 54 successful eye surgeries.
During the Mansehra camp, 65 patients underwent HCV, HBsAg and HIV screening tests. Two individuals tested positive for Hepatitis C, while no cases of Hepatitis B or HIV were detected. Medical teams also identified 12 diabetic patients. In addition, 185 patients were provided with free vision glasses and spectacles to improve their eyesight and daily quality of life.
Al Mustafa officials said the organisation remains committed to delivering quality healthcare services to underserved communities across Pakistan and Azad Kashmir, particularly through free medical camps aimed at preventing blindness and improving public health in remote areas.
The camps were coordinated by Wahid Bakhsh, who highlighted the growing need for accessible eye care facilities in disadvantaged communities.
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