Imamia Medics International (IMI), a global organisation of Pakistani doctors, hosted a grand fundraising dinner in New York to raise funds for the University Medical Complex hospitals currently under construction in Karachi and Lahore.
The event attracted more than 600 guests, including Pakistani-origin doctors, engineers, scientists, writers and other prominent members of the community. Participants showed generous support for the initiative, contributing towards the development of modern healthcare facilities and the advancement of medical education in Pakistan.
Pakistan’s Consul General in New York, Aamer Ahmed Atozai, attended the event as a special guest. A special message from Pakistan’s Ambassador, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, was also shared with the participants, highlighting the significance of initiatives aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s healthcare sector.
The evening featured a special literary and cultural programme. Renowned cancer specialist and poet Dr. Azra Raza captivated the audience with her poetry, adding a literary touch to the occasion. Acclaimed singer Ali Haider also performed renowned devotional kalam in praise of the Ahl al-Bayt (AS), making the evening memorable for the attendees.
Through the fundraising dinner, Imamia Medics International successfully raised US$800,000 for the University Medical Complex projects in Karachi and Lahore.
The funds will support the development of modern medical facilities and contribute towards improving access to quality healthcare, while also creating opportunities for the education, professional development and training of young doctors in Pakistan.
The two hospitals will collectively provide advanced healthcare services to one million patients annually, with 200,000 patients receiving treatment either free of charge or at subsidised rates. Meanwhile, around 80 senior physicians based overseas have so far volunteered to contribute their medical expertise and train local healthcare professionals at both hospitals, without charging any fee.
The IMI partnered with Baqir Health and Educational Welfare Trust and Zaidi Abid Foundation to build the Karachi campus of the University Medical Complex, whose construction has begun. The Karachi campus will be a multi-specialty tertiary care hospital comprising seven floors with medical research facilities.
In Lahore, Rahmat Nazir Trust has donated a three-storey semi-constructed building for the IMI’s hospital project that has partially begun operations with OPD and inpatient treatment services.
The initiative reflects the commitment of Pakistani medical professionals and the overseas Pakistani community to contributing towards the country’s healthcare infrastructure and building a stronger future for medical education and patient care.
