Bureau Report
GUJRAT, Pakistan: Al Mustafa Welfare Trust organised a free eye camp at Allied School, Barila Road, Tanda, District Gujrat, Punjab, on October 24, 2026, providing eye-care services, cataract surgeries and free spectacles to local residents.
According to the camp’s progress report, the medical team performed 157 eye surgeries, including 92 women and 65 men. A total of 996 patients, comprising 689 women and 307 men, received outpatient department (OPD) consultations.
As part of its preventive healthcare services, the camp conducted 198 tests each for hepatitis C (HCV), hepatitis B (HBsAg) and HIV. The results showed two patients testing positive for HCV, while no positive cases were reported for hepatitis B or HIV.
During medical screening, 47 patients with diabetes were deemed unsuitable for surgery at the camp. The team also conducted refraction assessments for 39 patients to evaluate their vision requirements.
In addition, 453 patients received spectacles free of charge, helping address vision problems and improve their daily lives.
The initiative reflects Al Mustafa Welfare Trust’s continued commitment to making essential eye-care services accessible to underserved communities, particularly those who face financial barriers to medical treatment.
By combining surgical procedures, outpatient consultations, diagnostic screening and free spectacles, the camp provided a range of healthcare services to residents of Tanda and surrounding areas.
The progress report was provided by Wahid Bakhsh, Eye Camp Coordinator, Al Mustafa-Pakistan.
