The APNA Foundation, working under the aegis of the Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America (APNA), has formally inaugurated a state-of-the-art APNA Maternal and Child Health Clinic in Chakwal, marking a significant milestone in the development of healthcare services in the region.
The inaugural ceremony was graced by Dr Hamira Qamar, President of APNA, as the chief guest. A large number of distinguished professors, medical practitioners, and prominent social figures from across the country were also in attendance.
Addressing the gathering, Professor Jameel Akhtar, Secretary of the APNA Foundation, said that the primary objective of establishing the clinic was to provide quality and timely healthcare services to women and children in Chakwal and its surrounding areas. He emphasized that the APNA Foundation firmly believes in promoting philanthropic initiatives in the health sector, adding that the facility would prove to be a major relief for the local population. He expressed confidence that the clinic would contribute significantly to improving maternal and child health outcomes in the region.
Later in the evening, a formal dinner was hosted by the APNA Foundation in honour of the guests. The event was attended by former Punjab Provincial Minister for Health Dr Jamal Nasir, APNA President Professor Rao Babar, Professor Jameel Akhtar, Vice Chancellor Rawalpindi Medical University Professor Muhammad Umar, Chairman Khidmat Foundation Professor Mumtaz Hafeez ur Rehman, along with Dr Anwar-ul-Haq, Dr Imran Majeed, and several other notable personalities.
During the dinner, participants paid rich tribute to the professional excellence and philanthropic services of newly elected APNA President Professor Rao Babar, expressing the hope that he would continue to play an even more effective role in strengthening Pakistan’s healthcare system.
The speakers noted that the APNA Foundation, comprising Pakistani doctors based abroad, has been actively serving the people of Pakistan through various initiatives in healthcare, education, and social welfare. They described the establishment of the Maternal and Child Health Clinic in Chakwal as another shining example of APNA’s enduring commitment to public service and national developmen