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Flood 2010-Fifth distribution of food in Shinkay village.
CHEF’s ERU team successfully distributed 5th distribution of food to another 55 families in Shinkay Village. This completes the total food distribution to 255 flood affected families of Village Cheena & Shinkay in the month of August, 2010 through a total of five distribution trips.
Flood 2010-Water storage and purification points installed
For the people of Cheena and Mirza Dair village, two water storage and purification points have been installed to fullfill their need of clean drinking water.
Flood 2010- Food distribution in Shinkay Village
4th Food distribution for another 50 families has been done in Shinkay Village , highly effected by flood in which 75% houses were totally destroyed.
Food Distribution for Flood Effectees in Cheena Village
Flood 2010 bring disaster to the people of pakistan. To provide quick relief the emergency responce team has distributed food and water to more then hundred flood effeted families of Cheena village, Charsadda. The process has been completed in two phases.
Flood 2010-Emergency Flood Relief Medical Camp
The floods in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province in the last week of July, 2010 claimed the lives of over 2,000 people and have affected over 3 million people, leaving hundreds of thousands displaced and homeless. The emergency response team of CHEF International has established the Free Flood Relief Medical Camp in Cheena, worst effected village of union counsil Mirzader of charsadda district to address the emergency and primary health needs of flood affected populations of all surounding villages.
BaitulMaal Pakistan has approved One million rupees for Blind School Project
BaitulMaal Pakistan has approved One million rupees for Blind School Project to show their complete trust on CHEF International Programmes after Fund Raising Department consistent efforts in May, 2010.
Visit of Baitulmaal Team to CHEF International
District Officer Shujaat Javed and his office team were welcomed by Ms. Rubina Muthahir( Officer Fundraising) and Ms. Farah (Manager National Programmes) in CHEF International. A comprehensive Presentation about CHEF Blind School Programme highlights the enthusiastic efforts in the feild of care for blind people of the society. The team appreciates the quality of the programme and sensitizes its demand for funds.
School Screening arranged by CVC and Eye Hospital Takhtbhai in District Mardan
Takhtbai Eye Clinic and Eye Hospital jointly starts school screening programme in Centre for Speech and Hearing School Mardan on 30, March 2010. The main aim of school screening programme is to check each & every school going child for refractive errors and other eye diseases like Amblyopia and educate them about the prevention and cure. The children of 2nd 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th class were screened. A Total of 210 students (112Girls and 98 Boys) were screened for refractive error, Squint and other eye pathology. Where 210 students were given health and eye education, and 22 children have been referred to Takhtbai Eye hospital for spectacles and further eye examination.
One day Free Eye Camp arranged by Swabi Eye Care Center
Swabi Eye Care Center performed a Free Eye Camp on 30th March 2010 for the residents of Swabi Village Muhalla Khala village located at a distance of 22 km from Eye Care Center. A total of 180 patients (85 Females and 95 Males) were screened for Refractive error, Cataract and other Eye Pathology. Where 185 people were given health and Eye Education and 12 patients has referred to CVC for spectacles. In Free Eye Camp Free Reading glasses and Eye Drops were also distributed.
Launching Ceremony of Frontier Disability Forum “FDF”
On 09th March 2010, Chairman board of directors CHEF International, Prof. Muhammad Daud Khan welcomed all the participants including Ophthalmologists, Persons with Disabilities (PWD’s), Deputy Comissioner Officer, Minister Provincial Assembly Mr. Ateef ur Rehman, DG health NWFP and all other dignitaries from different areas of Pakistan for sparing time not only to participate in the launching ceremony of Frontier Disability Froum(FDF) but also shown their concern with PWDs. The basic aim to create such a forum is to see different problems faced by persons with cross disability considering both official and domestic needs in the society. Dr. Shahnawz Manager Comprehensive Disabilities Program CHEF International shared the importance of the day and need for establishing a proper platform to recognize, manage and streamline all the PWDs activities in Pakistan as a general and particularly in NWFP.
ONE DAY FREE EYE CAMP IN SWABI, PESHAWAR AND MARDAN.
Peshawar Eye Care Center performed a Free Eye Camp on Sunday 28th March 2010 for the residents of Jamroz Hujra Village, Abdara, PESHAWAR. The village is located at a distance of 15km from Eye Care Center. A total of 258 patients (138 Females and 120 Males) were screened for Refractive error, Cataract and other Eye Pathology. Where 265 people were given health and Eye Education and 65 patients were referred to CVC for Spectacles. SWABI Eye Care Center performed a Free Eye Camp on Thursday11th March 2010 for the residents of village Maniri Bala, SWABI located at a distance of 29 km from Eye Care Center. A total of 220 patients (118 Females and 102 Males) were screened for Refractive error, Cataract and other Eye Pathology. Where 226 people were given health and Eye Education and 39 patients were referred to CVC for Spectacles. Takhkbahi Eye Care Center and Eye Hospital Takhtbhai performed a Free Eye Camp at Al-Ibadat Kherati Hospital on Monday 29 March 2010 for the residents of MARDAN. A total of 167 patients (88 Females and 14 Males) were screened for Refractive error, Cataract and other Eye Pathology. Where 169 people were given health and Eye Education and 42 patients were referred to CVC for Spectacles. Free Reading glasses and Eye Drops were distributed in all free eye camps. Free Eye Camps have achieved the aim by imparting Health Education, creating awareness about health and eye care.
Launch of AUDIO 2020 Pakistan
The inaugural planning meeting of the National Task force on Hearing Care was held in collaboration with CHEF-International, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Social Welfare and Special Education, CBM and World Wide Hearing, Geneva, at Hotel Margala Islamabad from 25th -27th February 2010. Pakistan is the first country to launch Audio 2020; a global initiative to reduce the burden of hearing loss in developing countries in collaboration with WHO and in line with United Nations Millennium Development Goals. In the inaugural meeting of Audio 2020 Pakistan, a five year NATIONAL PLAN for hearing care was formulated with the expert input of all the stakeholders. Key speakers included Director General Ministry of health, Country Representative WHO Dr Khalif Bile, Chairman CHEF International, Senior medical advisor of CBM, the Chairman and Secretary, of World Wide Hearing, Geneva, Director Ministry of special education and social welfare. Participants of the planning meeting included representatives from the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Social Welfare and special education, Audiologists, Speech therapists, Deaf People organizations, ENT surgeons, Adminsitartors, International expert on hearing care and Non Governmental Developmental and intergovernmental Organizations.
The Fifth Board Meeting
The 5th Board Meeting was held at CHEF International on 23rd February, 2010. The CEO (Dr. Babar Qureshi) shared the programmes/projects activities for year 2009. The Chairman (Prof. Mohammad Daud Khan) and honorable board members appreciated the yearly progress of CHEF International.
The 2nd General Body Meeting was held at CHEF International
The 2nd General Board Meeting was held at CHEF International on 23rd February, 2010. The members approved the resolutions presented by the CEO (Dr. Babar Qureshi) after the 5th board meeting. The honorable members highly appreciated the enthusiastic efforts of CHEF International in development sector.
FOUNDATION OF INCLUSIVE SOCIETY BATAGRAM
Inclusive Education Programme started in Batagram District by holding the first orientation meeting on 12th Nov, 2009.
One day Free Health Camp arranged by General Health Care Unit for IDPs at Charsadda.
On 11th Nov, 2009 a free camp was held in Charsadda by General Health Care Unit, Takhtbai (IDPs). Total of 196 IDPs patients including 63 male and 133 female were treated and given free medicines.
Recognition of CHEF International for fund raising by Sarhad chamber of commerce and industry
On 4th Dec, 2009 the Sarhad Chamber of Commerce & Industry warmly honor CHEF International for its efforts and authorized the organization for fund raising to empower people and reducing poverty by providing better health, education and skills.
One day Free Eye Camp arranged by Peshawar Eye Clinic near Dalazak road Peshawar
Peshawar Eye Clinic (CVC) performed eye screening camp at Paka Ghulam Dalazak road Peshawar on 10 Dec, 2009. A total of 42 patients were examined out of which 18 were Refractive error, 3 have Cataract and 10 have Conjunctivitis while 19 patients have referred to CVC Peshawar for detailed examination and spectacles where as 48 people were given Health and Eye education.
One day Free Eye Camp arranged by Swabi Eye Clinic at Mena Maniri
Swabi Eye Clinic performed a Free Eye Camp on 6 December, 2009 for the residents of Mena Maniri village located at a distance of 5km from Swabi city. A total of 79 patients (22 Females and 57 Males) were screened for Refractive error, Cataract and other Eye Pathology. Where 85 people were given health and Eye Education and 22 patients has referred to CVC for Spectacles. Free Eye Camp has achieved the aim by imparting Health Education, creating awareness about health and eye care.
One day Free Eye Camp arranged by Takhtbai EyeClinic at village Bajawar Korona.
Takhtbai Eye Clinic (CVC) performed a free Eye Camp on 13 Dec, 2009 for the residents of village Bajawar Korona Takhtbhai. A total of 95 patients (25 Females and 70 Males) were screened for Refractive error, Cataract and other Eye Pathology. Where 98 people were given health and Eye education, 38 patients have referred to CVC for spectacles and further eye examination and 9 patients have referred to Takhtbai Eye Hospital for Cataract Surgery.
Establishment of Orthopedic Workshop at Rehabilitation Center for Orthopedically Disabled Children, Islamabad
Signing Ceremony of Memorandum of Understanding for the "Eastablishment of Orthopedic Workshop" at Rehabilitation Center for Orthopedically Disabled Children by Prince Abbas Khan-Director General Speacial Education and Professor Dr. Muhammad Daud Khan-Chairman CHEF International on 27th August,2009.
One day Free Eye Camp arranged by Mansehra Eye Clinic (CVC) at Naugazi Mansehra
Mansehra Eye Clinic performed a Free Eye Camp on 16 August 2009 for the residents of Naugazi 20 km away from Mansehra eye clinic. A Total of 66 patients (23 Females and 43 Males) were screened for Refractive error, Cataract and other Eye Pathology. Where 70 people were given health and Eye Education, and 38 patients have referred to CVC for Spectacles and further Eye Examination, and 6 patients have referred to Besian Eye Hospital for Cataract Surgery
One day Free Eye Camp at Gulabad no1 Peshawar
Peshawar Eye Clinic (CVC) performed eye screening camps were conducted at. Gulabad no1 Dalazak road Peshawar On 15 August 2009. A total of 72 patients were examined, out of which 38 were refractive error, 3 have Cataract and 10 have VKC, while 48 patients have referred to our CVC for detailed examination and for spectacles where 78 people were given health education
Takhtbai Eye Clinic (CVC) Performed School Screening
Takhtbai Eye Clinic performed school screening programme which was held in islamia scientific academy sehri behlol Takhtbai on 19, August 2009, the main aim of our school screening Programme is to check out school going children and find out refractive errors and other eye diseases in them and prevent from Amblyopia. Islamia scientific academy was our 3rd school in which we screened children of class 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th. A Total of 108 Students (40Girls and 68 Boys) were screened for Refractive error, Squint and other Eye Pathology. Where 109 students were given health and Eye Education, and 22 children have referred to CVC Takhtbai for Spectacles and further Eye Examination.
One day Free Eye Camp under the banner of Takhtbai Eye Clinic (CVC)
Takhtbai Eye Clinic performed a Free Eye Camp on 6 August 2009 for the residents of Mazdoorabad Takhtbai. The total population of this village is approximately 25,000 people. Village located at a distance of 6km from Takhtbai City. A Total of 107 patients (62 Females and 45 Males) were screened for Refractive error, Cataract and other Eye Pathology. Where 113 people were given health and Eye Education, and 43 patients have referred to CVC for Spectacles and further Eye Examination.
One Week Physiotherapy Training
The Team of Disability Programmes under the chairmanship of Dr. Shahnawaz Munami (Manager Disability Programmes), Mr. Shehab Ali (Senior Programme Officer) Inclusive Education Programme, Skardu arranged one week training in Physiotherapy on 25th may to 30th May, 09 at Pakistan Institute of Community Ophthalmology, Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar for the Community mobilizers from CHIP working in Skardu. This training consisted of lectures as well hands on training visits to different centres in Peshawar. The participants were Community Mobilizers from Skardu.
Advocacy Seminar on Inclusive Education under the title of “Inclusive School development moving forwards”
Three organizations for the first time CHEF Int’l, CHIP and Directorate General of Special Education Islamabad, Government of Pakistan jointly hold a seminar as an effort towards advocacy and sensitization about Inclusive Education system for the community of Skardu. CHEF taking the leading role arranged this seminar with the support of CHIP at Skardu and Directorate General of Special Education providing the technical support. This seminar holds the banner of high success as far as the advocacy and sensitization of the people from the different communities in Skardu.
Free Eye Screening Camp arranged by Mansehra Eye Clinic (CVC)
Mansehra Eye Clinic performed a Free Eye Camp on Sunday 2nd August 2009 for the residents of Nokot Village located at a distance of 30 km from Mansehra City. A Total of 104 patients (48 Females and 56 Males) were screened for Refractive error, Cataract and other Eye Pathology. Where 118 people were given health and Eye Education, and 58 patients have referred to CVC for Spectacles and further Eye Examination, and 12 patients have referred to Besian Eye Hospital for Cataract Surgery.
Free Eye Screening Camp arranged by Peshawar Eye Clinic (CVC)
Eye screening camps were conducted at. Pakhag ghulam Muhammad abad Peshawar, on Saturday 1, August 2009. A total of 78 patients were examined, out of which 38 were refractive error, 5 have Cataract and 10 have VKC, while 48patients have referred to our CVC for detailed examination and for spectacles where 78 people were given health education
One Day Free Eye Camp arranged By Mansehra Eye Clinic (CVC) at Village Karer
Mansehra Eye Clinic performed a Free Eye Camp on Sunday 26 July 2009 for the residents of Karer Village located at a distance of 30 km from Mansehra City. This is our 3rd Free Eye Camp in Mansehra. A Total of 109 patients (51Females and 58 Males) were screened for Refractive error, Cataract and other Eye Pathology. Where 122 people were given health and Eye Education, and 28 patients have referred to CVC for Spectacles and further Eye Examination
One day Free Eye Camp arranged By Takhtbai Eye Clinic (CVC) at Majerano
Takhtbai Eye Clinic performed a Free Eye Camp on 25 July 2009 for the residents of Majerano Village located at a distance of 5km from Takhtbai City. A Total of 178 patients (102 Females and 76 Males) were screened for Refractive error, Cataract and other Eye Pathology. Where 179 people were given health and Eye Education, and 61 patients have referred to CVC for Spectacles and further Eye Examination.
One Day Free Eye Camp at Bela Kantyar arranged by Mansehra Eye Clinic (CVC)
Mansehra Eye Clinic performed a Free Eye Camp on Friday 24 July 2009 for the residents of Bela Kantyar. Village located at a distance of 2km from Mansehra City. This is our 2nd Free Eye Camp in Mansehra. A Total of 70 patients (32Females and 38 Males) were screened for Refractive error, Cataract and other Eye Pathology. Where 75 people were given health and Eye Education, and 42 patients have referred to CVC for Spectacles and further Eye Examination.
One Day Free Eye Camp under the banner of Peshawar Eye Clinic ( CVC)
Peshawar Eye Clinic performed a Free Eye camp on Saturday 25 July 2009 for the residents of Sultan Colony located at the outskirts of Peshawar. A Total of 110 patients (46 Females and 64Males) were screened for Refractive error, Cataract and other Eye Pathology. Where 115 people were given health and Eye Education, and 57 patients have referred to CVC for Spectacles and further Eye Examination.
One day Free Eye Camp arranged by Swabi Eye Clinic
Swabi Eye Clinic performed a Free Eye Camp on Sunday 19 July 2009 for the residents of Golu Dari Village located at a distance of 5km from Swabi City. This is our 10th Free Eye Camp in Swabi. A Total of 133 patients (63Females and 80 Males) were screened for Refractive error, Cataract and other Eye Pathology. Where 150 people were given health and Eye Education, and 86 patients has referred to CVC for Spectacles and other Eye Examination. We have achieved the aim of Free Eye Camp by imparting Health Education, Creating awareness about health and Eye .
One Day Free Eye Camp in Mansehra
Mansehra Eye Clinic performed a Free Eye Camp on Sunday 19 July 2009 for the residents of Pakhwal Village located at a distance of 1km from Mansehra City. This is our first Free Eye Camp in Mansehra. A Total of 79 patients (35Females and 44 Males) were screened for Refractive error, Cataract and other Eye Pathology. Where 81 people were given health and Eye Education, and 47 patients have referred to CVC for Spectacles and further Eye Examination.
CVC. One Day Free Eye Camp in Shah Colony Peshawar
Peshawar Eye Clinic performed a Free Eye camp on Sunday 19 July 2009 for the residents of Shah Colony near Islmia College located at the outskirts of Peshawar. A Total of 73 patients (30 Females and 43 Males) were screened for Refractive error, Cataract and other Eye Pathology. Where 86 people were given health and Eye Education, and 50 patients have referred to CVC for Spectacles and further Eye Examination.
CVC One day Free Eye Camp Under the banner of Peshawar Eye Clinic
Peshawar Eye Clinic performed a free eye camp on 18 July 2009 for the residents of Afgan Colony located at the outskirts of Peshawar. A Total of 82 patients (37 Females and 45 Males) were screened for Refractive error, Cataract and other Eye Pathology. Where 86 people were given health and Eye Education, and 57 patients have referred to CVC for Spectacles and further Eye Examination.
Postponment of National Seminar on Inclusive Education.
We regret to announce that due to unavoidable security situation in the country Federal Govt has cancelled the permit to hold seminar of such high profile.It has been postponed till further announcement.
CVC Free Eye Camp at Takhtbai
Takhtbai Eye Clinic performed a Free Eye Camp on 13 July 2009 for the residents of Jan Khan Village located at a distance of 3km from Takhtbai City. A Total of 211 patients (88 Females and 123 Males) were screened for Refractive error, Cataract and other Eye Pathology. Where 218 people were given health and Eye Education, and 86 patients have referred to CVC for Spectacles and further Eye Examination.
CVC Free Eye Camp at Peshawar
Peshawar Eye Clinic performed a free eye camp on 11 July 2009 for the residents of Momen Town located at the outskirts of Peshawar. A Total of 107 patients (58 Females and 49 Males) were screened for Refractive error, Cataract and other Eye Pathology. Where 122 people were given health and Eye Education, and 64 patients have referred to CVC for Spectacles and further Eye Examination.
CVC Free Eye Camp for IDPs
Swabi Eye Clinic performed a camp on 10 July 2009 at Shah Mansoor Colony . Where the IDPs of Swat and Buneer have taken refuge. Shah Mansoor colony is located at a distance of 3km from Swabi City. A Total of 277 patients (153 Females and 124 Males) were screened for Refractive error, Cataract and other Eye Pathology. where 295 people were given health and Eye Education.
CHEF Intl Country Office Afghanistan Launched
CHEF Intl has launched its country office in Afghanistan in order to give quality services in Eyecare,Disability,Health Education and Livelihood.Dr.Aemal Zaki has been nominated as the Country Director Afghanistan office at Jalabad (Nangarhar province).
Helping hand for the IDPs of SWAT
On 15th June, 09 General Health Care Unit was launched in the premises of Social Security Hospital, Takhtbai by CHEF Intl.Catering to the general health needs of approx 8000 IDPs who have taken refuge in the surrounding areas. The unit is providing 24 hours service with a Medical Officer in the morning and a qualified dispenser at night. Till date 1300 patients have been treated .
Swabi CVC Free Eye Camp
3rd Free Eye Camp was held on 10th April 2009 at Dagi Chum Muhala. Total patients Examined were 129
Free Eye Camp at Bamkheil
2nd Free Eye Camp was conducted on 20th March 2009 at Bamkheil . 171 patients were examined a the camp
1st Free Eye Camp Swabi
Our first Free Eye Camp was organized on 06 March 2009 at Panjpir Shahgi Muhala Swabi. 179 patients were examined.
PHYSIOTHERAPY TRAINING(25th to 30th May ,09) AT SPECIAL EDUCATION COMPLEX, HAYATABAD PESHAWAR.
Comprehensive Health & Education Forum (CHEF International), organized a one week training workshop for 15 field personnel working in Skardu under the Inclusive Education Project.
One Day National Seminar on Inclusive Education at Islamabad on 3rd June, 2009.
CHEF International is going to hold a seminar in an effort to involve all stake holders on one platform of Inclusive Education and sensitize all towards setting up a barrier free society for Persons with Disabilities. In this seminar a National Forum will be established under which all IE activities will take place. Mrs. Mrs. Samina Khalid Ghurki. Minister for Social Welfare & Special Education, will be the chief guest.
Annual CEC Meeting 2008
Annual CEC meeting 2008 of the DCEC-P was held on February 21st 2009. District eye unit teams presented their progress, preliminary findings of the evaluation was also shared with the participants. DCEC-P eye units were formally handed over to the provincial implementation partners.
PRINCE ABDUL AZIZ Prevention of Blindness Award
Last month At the Middle East African Council of Ophthalmology Bahrain, March 27-28, 2009, Dr. Muhammad Babar Qureshi was awarded the prestigious Prince Abdul Aziz Ahmad Al Saud Prevention of Blindness Award for his contribution towards the prevention of blindness in the developing world. He now joins some highly acclaimed previous winners of the award in this honor.
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