PESHAWAR, Nov 10 (NNI): The Pakistan Army in assistance with Mari
Petroleum Company Limited (MPCL) has established four medical units in
North Waziristan to facilitate the population of this far-flung area.
The mobile units, prepared under the CSR were equipped with lab tests
systems, ECG, Ultrasound and blood pressure testing systems. A team of
specialist doctors including lady doctors and paramedics have been
deployed at these medical units to provide medical cover to the local
people.
In charge medical units said, initially, the medical units were
established in Gardai and Shewa areas of North Waziristan that would
later be extended to other areas.
Reason behind establishing these medical units was to provide better
medical facilities to the locals at their doorstep. So far 402 patients,
including 129 males, 77 females and 96 children have been provided
medical cover through these medical units.
Apart from treatment, the locals were also provided awareness regarding
preemptive measures against diseases and free of charge medicines at
these medical units. The area elders were highly obliged to the Pakistan
Army for providing them with the best possible medical facilities at
their doorstep. NNI
