Health Beneficiaries
208,170+
Tuberculosis
11,753+
Dermatology
11,651+
Children Vaccination
80,917+
Population Welfare
8,971+
BP & Diabetes
1,370+
Gynecology
976+
Pediatrics
3,509+
OPD & PED
Behbud Health Services (BHS)
For over fifty years, Behbud Health Services (BHS) has been providing quality, accessible, and affordable healthcare facilities to the under-resourced communities in Karachi. What started as a small facility offering basic medicines to poor women and children, has now grown into multiple healthcare programs. Our two centers, located in Clifton (Shirin Jinnah Colony) and Mehmoodabad, serve the neighborhing colonies, ‘Kutchi Abadis’.
Our mission is twofold:
Quality Healthcare: We offer efficient, affordable, and high-quality healthcare under the guidance of skilled doctors.
Community Awareness: We raise awareness about the health issues within the community, and promoting good health practices.
BHS owes its continued success and growth to our three vital contributors: our dedicated doctors & partners, our generous donors, and our passionate volunteers. We feel truly blessed and fortunate to have such dedicated and generous individuals supporting our cause. Let’s continue our journey toward better health together!
Behbud SINA Health Clinics
Behbud operates multiple OPD Clinics in partnership with SINA Trust, another health-focused NGO, at our Clifton and Mehmoodabad Centers. This teamwork has helped us enhance the delivery of our healthcare services. All Behbud Clinics are registered with the Sindh Health Authority.
General OPD
The General OPD Clinics serve as a ‘filter’ for the patients. Trained doctors diagnose the various health problems of the patients, and those requiring specialized care are referred to our specialist clinics. Meanwhile, patients experiencing common health issues receive essential medications, undergo relevant lab tests including on-site X-rays, if required.
Pediatric Clinics
Pediatric Clinics focus on children up to 12 years old, ensuring age-appropriate care. Additionally, they address the unique needs of children with disabilities or nutritional challenges by providing a foundational supply of milk and supplements like Pediasure. Specialized treatment is also offered to children and infants dealing with epilepsy.
Moreover, mothers of these children receive regular counseling, which emphasizes on the importance of specialized care during the children's developmental years. They also receive guidance on hygiene practices and proper nutrition. Well-informed mothers play a crucial role in nurturing healthier children!
Diabetes & Hypertension Clinics
In Pakistan, diabetes and hypertension are widespread health issues. That’s why these Clinics have become crucial in offering high-quality treatment at a very low cost to patients.
However, some women still struggle to afford this care. Thankfully, our sponsorship program helps them access treatment. This program exists because of the kindness and generosity of our donors.
The cost of weekly medicines keeps going up due to rising prices. But with the support of our generous sponsors, we continue to provide essential care to those who need it most.
Thank you for being part of this important mission!
Dermatology (Skin) Clinics
Our Dermatology (Skin) Clinics owe their success to the dedication of our doctors and staff. They work tirelessly and communicate seamlessly with the patients. A wide range of skin issues are treated at the clinics, including scabies, acne, scalp diseases, fungal infections, and eczema.
Skin diseases can spread within families. So, we treat the whole family in such scenarios. Our clinic’s reputation spreads through word of mouth. Those who recover share their positive experiences, leading friends and relatives to seek treatment here. People come from various parts of Karachi - Landhi, Korangi, Malir, Sohrab Goth, Cattle Colony, and even as far as Thatta and Hyderabad.
Gynecology & Obstetric Clinics
For more than 15 years, our Gynecology & Obstetrics Clinics have been a vital resource for women. Our clinics reputation has spread far and wide, with patients coming from distant areas of Karachi seeking our expert advise and treatments. At our clinics, we prioritize antenatal care, ensuring that pregnant patients receive essential tests, vitamins, and required iron supplements. We have a successful track record in managing both primary and secondary infertility cases. When medical issues arise, we address them promptly, and for any surgical requirements, we refer patients to reputable hospitals such as Ziauddin Kemari, Jinnah, and Civil hospitals.
In addition to medical care, we actively educate women of childbearing age about the benefits of family planning. We also emphasize responsible medication use and appropriate ultrasound practices. Our commitment to patient well-being extends beyond physical health; psychological counseling is available for those who need it.
Pathology Lab
Our Pathology Lab offers essential services at nominal rates, benefiting both our patients and the residents of Shirin Jinnah Colony, Keamari, and Mehmoodabad. We conduct tests related to sputum, complete blood cell counts (CBC), urine analysis, liver function tests (LFT), microbiological cultures (MT), and blood sugar level test, among others. While our lab handles various tests, for certain expensive blood tests, we collaborate with Shamsi & Ansari Laboratory and Clifton Central Laboratory.
In 2023, our Pathology lab was also merged with the TB Clinic due to the World Health Organization (WHO) mandates that a lab be present on the premises of a TB Clinic.
X-Ray & Ultra-Sound Labs
In February 2023, our grant application for a new X-ray machine received approval from the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP). Thanks to a generous PKR 5 million grant from the Government of Japan, we acquired a new state-of-the-art X-ray machine. Now, we offer online X-ray reporting and have extended our services from 3 to 6 days a week. This advanced equipment plays a crucial role in detecting tuberculosis (TB) early, allowing timely intervention and treatment for individuals dealing with this challenging health issue.
Behbud Speciality Clinics
Tuberculosis (TB) ‘DOTS’ Program
The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Directly Observed Treatment, Short-course (DOTS) Program is a crucial strategy for controlling tuberculosis (TB). Behbud's TB ‘DOTS’ Program program follows the World Health Organization's (WHO) guidelines and is also registered with the Sindh TB Control Program. Patients with asthma and chest infections are also treated at the TB Clinics.
Behbud launched the TB ‘DOTS’ Program in the year 2000 with the following objectives.
Catch It Early, Treat It Right: Identify TB cases as soon as possible. Diagnose them accurately and then provide the right treatment.
Prevent Multi-Drug Resistant (MDR) TB: Make sure every patient finishes their treatment to stop the spread of any Multi-Drug Resistant (MDR) TB.
Raise TB Awareness: Spreading awareness about TB in the area around Clifton and Mehmoodabad.
WHO aims for at least a 90% cure rate for newly detected sputum smear-positive TB cases and Behbud has been consistently surpassing that target at our Clinics. Following are the main components of the program.
Screening: Thoroughly screen all suspected TB cases, especially all the household members of the TB patients.
Diagnosis: Detection of TB germs in the sputum or exudates/ discharges on microscopic examination.
Treatment: Prescribe Anti-TB-Treatment (ATT) according to the category, class and type of the case based on guidelines of WHO and National TB Program.
Management: Follow ‘DOTS’ methodology rigorously, with a strict follow up for 6-8 months.
Counseling: Conduct both formal and informal counseling sessions to raise TB awareness.
Documentation: Register and track each case according to WHO requirements during the entire ATT period (6-8 months).
Hepatitis C Program (The Health Foundation)
Pakistan ranks significantly in terms of Hepatitis C prevalence worldwide. Back in December 2019, in collaboration with The Health Foundation, we setup our first Hepatitis C clinic at our Clifton centre. Its immediate success led to the inception of our second Hepatitis C clinic at Mehmoodabad centre.
Fight Hepatitis C Together: Supporting Pakistan Government in controlling and stopping the spread of Hepatitis C virus.
Catch it Early: Late diagnosis can have serious consequences like liver failures and even cancer. That’s why we prioritize early detection and swift treatment, aiming for a 95% cure rate.
Community Awareness: Spread the word! Awaring communities about common symptoms of Hepatitis C and encourging them to visit Behbud's Hepatitis C clinics for early testing and treatments. Behbud also focuses on educating both the public and medical professionals about how this disease spreads. Prevention is better then cure!
Behbud Eye Clinics (LRBT)
In the late 1990s, Behbud started collaborating with the Layton Rahmatulla Benevolent Trust (LRBT) to run their Eye Clinics at Clifton and Mehmoodabad Centres. LRBT provides the medical staff and medicines, while Behbud volunteers manage the Clinics.
Patients needing further treatment or surgery are referred to the LRBT Eye Hospital in Korangi, Karachi. Behbud Eye Clinics serve and treat more than 4,000 patients, both males and females, every year.
POPULATION WELFARE PROJECT (PWP)
The Population Welfare Project (PWP) caters to women and all children under 12 years of age at our signature centers at Shireen Jinnah Clifton and Mehmoodabad area. PWP centers are managed by a Lady Health Visitor, a motivator and a helper. The following vaccines are administered: BCG (T.B.), OPV (Polio), Pentavalent (Whooping Cough, Diphtheria, Tetanus, Hepatitis B and Influenza), Measles, Tetanus and Pneumococcal vaccine for protection from Pneumonia, Meningitis and I.P.V.
Children with nutritional problems are given a steady supply of milk and supplements like Pediasure, but more importantly mothers of these children are regularly counseled about the importance of proper hygiene and nutrition.
Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI)
The Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) collaborates closely with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Aga Khan University. They have also integrated the Population Welfare Project (PWP), as part of their routine plans and policies within their framework. The EPI program ensures that vaccination procedures adhere to EPI guidelines. At all EPI centers, vaccines recommended by the WHO for children from birth up to 15 months of age are administered.
Every Tuesday, a designated EPI focal person and a WHO representative visit the Mehmoodabad Center to assess whether vaccination protocols are being followed correctly. Additionally, data for each child’s immunization status is transmitted online to the EPI head office on a weekly basis.
