Pakistan

SEE International's Work in Pakistan

In December 2013, SEE launched a partnership with the Layton Rahmatulla Benevolent Trust (LRBT) Free Tertiary Eye Hospital in Pakistan. During the program’s first year, SEE volunteer Dr. Azhar Salahuddin performed a total of 40 sight-restoring surgeries.

In 2017, the SEE team led by Dr. Salahuddin and supported by host Dr. Sayed Rizvi, held two clinics (in January and December) to provide treatment for patients with cataracts, giving them the opportunity to see again. Since 2017, SEE has organized four programs in Pakistan, restoring sight to over 100 individuals in need.

icon of three people

Number of clinics in Pakistan

0
Icon of doctor

Surgeries Performed in Pakistan

0

Blindness in Pakistan

Pakistan, a country to the northwest of India, is the fifth-most populous country in the world. With such a large population, the government has struggled greatly with providing widespread healthcare to its citizens. The World Health Organization reported that Pakistan is listed as one of 57 countries that experience a shortage in the healthcare workforce. With greater demand than supply in healthcare, many cannot receive the care that they need. There are also problems with policy and implementation of healthcare across the country.

One of the greatest challenges that Pakistan faces regarding healthcare is the poor distribution of doctors in rural areas. Most doctors choose to practice in cities and in the private sector, so many Pakistanis cannot afford or access medical care.

Blindness is a serious problem in Pakistan. It is estimated that over 1.5 million people are blind in Pakistan. Approximately 80% of these cases are treatable and/or avoidable, so it is crucial that services be made available to people of all incomes, backgrounds, and ages. The leading cause of blindness in Pakistan is cataracts, which are easily treatable in most cases.

Your donation will save someone’s sight

By donating today, you will help support SEE's work in Pakistan and around the world to end preventable blindness.
Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Print
Email

Get Our Monthly Updates

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Explore Other Countries we Serve

Armenia

Read More

Bangladesh

Read More

Cambodia

Read More