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ISSUE: Winter 2014 Vol - XX
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
PERFORMANCE AT A GLANCE
ACTIVITIES
NEW DEVELOPMENTS
PONSETTI WORKSHOP
ALTSO PROJECT UPDATE
BURKI PROJECT UPDATE
WORLD OSTEOPOROSIS DAY
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
FUTURE EVENTS
MAJOR DONORS
VISITORS & THEIR VIEWS
PLEASE SUPPORT US
THE PAKISTAN SOCIETY
FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE DISABLED
REGD. 1957
111 Ferozepur Road, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: 0092 42 - 37427130 , 37582860
Fax: 0092 - 42 - 37574936
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.psrd.org.pk
www.facebook.com/psrd.org.pk
Per formance at a Glance
October - December 2014
Hospital (Out Patient and In Patient Record)
6325 patients registered and categorized in A-E category.
'E' Category treated free.
6205 patients examined by Medical Officer.
1223 'E' Category patients treated free.
40 staff and 11 PSRD High School Students given free medical
treatment.
1169 surgeries conducted.
2586 X-Rays done.
1000 Laboratory Tests.
Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy Unit
249 patients attended by Occupational Therapist
472 treatment sessions given.
84 patients attended by Speech Therapist.
113 treatment sessions given.
Skill Development Unit
25 trainees trained in various Arts & Craft unit.
Rs. 415,825/- income generated from Arts & Craft Section.
19 trainees trained in Tailoring Section.
Rs. 739,550/- income generated from Tailoring Section.
28 students trained in Computer Training Courses.
Physiotherapy Unit
1485 patients attended by Physiotherapist.
10403 treatments given.
Orthotic and Prosthetic Unit
919 patients attended.
1193 appliances manufactured.
987 appliances delivered.
Vocational Rehabilitation Centre
13 disabled persons given loan of
Rs. 530,000/-
Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR)
674 patient checked by lady doctor.
464 children and women immunized.
698 women and children given free medicine.
713 population surveyed.
53 Burki Project patients.
18 Primary Health & Vocational girls enrolled.
PSRD High School
No. of Students: 234
|ACTIVITIES|
Children's week was celebrated from 1st to 3rd
October, 2014. Students of PSRD High School
participated in different competitions i.e. Qirat, Naat,
Milli Songs and Debates and won prizes.
Roshni Association, Lahore Cantt. Organized a 3 days
seminar on “Living and Working with Special Persons”
on 27th October, 2014 to 29th October, 2014 at Ali
Institute of Education. Ms. Riffat Nadeem, Medical
Incharge of PSRD High School attended the seminar.
The Chief Guest was Mr. Michael Dack Weilor, an expert
on living communities for special persons.
The National Institute of Special Education, Islamabad
conducted a one week's National Training Course on
“Behaviour Management” from 10th-14th November,
2014 at NISE, Islamabad. Mr. Sohail Ahmad Ijaz
(Deputy Head) PSRD High School participated in this
course and got a certificate.
Provincial Capacity Building Workshop was organised
by Governance Institutes Network International (GINI)
on the theme of Inclusive Education. Chairperson PSRD
High School, Ms. Ferhana Qayyum Sher and Mr.
Humayun Zaheer participated in the workshop.
A team from Rotary International Club visited PSRD and
were given a briefing on the work being done. They
were shown around the complex and were very
impressed by the comprehensive rehabilitative
facilities being provided to people with physical
problems particularly those belonging to the low
income sector.
The Rotary Club Lahore organized a one day visit to the
Lahore Zoo on 14th December, 2014. 30 students of
PSRD High School and four teachers participated in this
visit. Mrs. Rehana Maroof Baray, Mrs. Aqeela Saeed
Shamsi and other members of the Rotary Club
entertained the students with a delicious lunch.
Mrs. Parveen Umar, General Secretary PSRD, Ali Raza,
Abu Bakr and special children from PSRD High School
participated in a TV program “Weekend with Nadia
Jamil” and highlighted the needs of people with
disabilities.
|NEW DEVELOPMENTS|
PSRD stands affiliated with the Punjab Medical Faculty
for holding two years diploma courses in Medical
Laboratory, Operation Theatre and Physiotherapy
Technologies. The classes for the same will be started
in January 2015 for which applications have been
invited and the admission process is in hand. There will
be 60 seats for the three disciplines. This is a good
development because the initiation of academic
activity in PSRD will add to its standing.
|PONSETTI WORKSHOP|
PSRD Orthopaedic Hospital has been engaged in club
foot surgeries and patients from all over Pakistan come
to PSRD for the correction of deformity. For the last
decade trend has been changing from surgical
correction of club feet towards non surgical procedure
through serial casting. Ponsetti International
Association is supporting the establishment of a
structured club foot treatment in different areas of
Pakistan in collaboration with Pakistan Ponsetti
Association. A workshop was arranged in Lahore on
for the training of trainers. Lahore General Hospital,
Childrens Hospital, PSRD Orthopaedic Hospital and
Gurki Trust Teaching Hospital hosted this workshop,
one day each.
Prof. Don Cosma from Belgium, Prof. Ameen Chunai
from Indus Hospital Karachi, Prof. Irfan Mehbood from
General Hospital Lahore, Dr. Afzal Hussain from PSRD
Orthopaedic Hospital, Dr. Mumtaz from Childrens
Hospital supervised the training. The meeting was well
attended by participants. PSRD Executive Members
along with President PSRD, Mr. Parvez Masud, visited
the Ponsetti Clinic at PSRD Hospital and appreciated the
efforts to establish the PSRD Ponsetti Clinic which is
now a part of Ponseti training in Pakistan in
collaboration with Pakistan Ponsetti Association and
Ponsetti International Association.
|ALTSO UPDATE|
The project to provide free artificial limbs/appliances to
children coming from the low income sector funded by
A Leg to Stand On (ALTSO) started in 2011. Since its
inception 806 children have benefitted from this
project. This year (Jan - Dec 2014) alone 382 children
were provided free limbs and appliances. The patients,
their families and PSRD are very grateful for this
valuable support.
ALTSO / PSRD PARTNERSHIP 2011-2014
No. Of Benefcieries
Meanwhile, The PSRD College of Rehabilitation
Sciences is in the process of being established. It would
cater to students desirous of obtaining a degree of
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) (5 Year) and B.Sc.
(Hons) Ocupational Therapy (4 year). A Memorandum
of Understanding has been signed with Allama Iqbal
Medical College (AIMC) in this regard. Association with
a prestigious institution like AIMC will also add another
dimension to the activities of PSRD.
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400
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
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2011
2012
2013
2014
ALTSO SUCCESS STORY
Faiza
is a pretty little girl of 3 years. She lives in
Lahore and has four sisters and 2 brothers. Her father is
a Rickshaw driver and earns about Rs. 15,000/- per
month ($ 150 p.m.). When she was 2 years old, fate
dealt her a cruel blow when she contracted polio. The
family was devastated. With both of her legs affected
by Polio Paralysis, their beautiful, healthy baby could no
longer stand, let alone walk. Since the parents were too
poor to afford to pay for the orthotic devices needed for
their daughter, they brought her to PSRD where she was
fitted with bilateral KAFO and provided gait training.
Now she can stand and walk, play with her friends. She
is very happy and her parents are also very happy.
BEFORE
checked and weighed. On the advice of the doctor, I
had my delivery at the hospital. By the Grace of God I
now have a beautiful, healthy baby. I am so grateful to
the doctor, PSRD and the donor.
AFTER
|BURKI PROJECT UPDATE|
|WORLD OSTEOPOROSIS DAY|
Burki Health Project completed its second year. In the
last quarter from Oct 2014 - Dec 2014, 13 children
benefitted from free treatment taking the total number
of children benefitted this year (from Jan 2014 - Dec
2014) to 121. They were provided free medical
consultations, surgery, physiotherapy and occupational
and speech therapy and medicines. Out of these 60
were males and 61 were females. In the two years from
Jan 2013 - Dec 2014 a total of 359 children were
benefitted with free healthcare under this project.
Under the Maternal Health Component 8 women
benefitted from free check ups, medicines and
supplements taking the total for the year to 70 women.
The children, women and their families are very
appreciative of the free treatment and grateful to PSRD,
the CBR team and the donor, Mr. Ali Raheem who made
this possible.
World Osteoporosis Day was celebrated on 20th
October, 2014. It was a well organized function with
media coverage. Dr. Javed Iqbal Khan, Senior Surgeon
PSRD made a very informative presentation which was
appreciated by the audience. Mrs. Ghazala Hameed,
International Ambassador of the Bone & Joint Decade
and NAN Coordinator BJD said that PSRD is working
along with the Bone and Joint Decade and the
International Osteoporosis Foundation to improve
awareness of osteoporosis and other musculoskeletal
conditions. With aging population and rapid
urbanization, these conditions are likely to increase.
Fracture registries are an effective tool to prevent
secondary fractures which are common in
osteoporosis. Chief Guest, Kh. Salman Rafique and past
president Pakistan Orthopaedic Association, Prof. Aftab
Ahmed also spoke on the occasion.
BURKI SUCCESS STORY
My name is Shakila. I am 25 years old and I live in Burka
Kalan. My husband, Abdur Razzaq, who is also my
cousin, is a labourer and earns Rs. 8000 p.m. I was
married at the age of 18 years and had no idea of how to
raise a child. My first child was delivered at home and
died at birth due to lack of oxygen. When I started
expecting again, a woman from my neighbourhood
informed me that a health clinic had opened in Kim Gul
and the lady doctor there was very good. I went with
my neighbour to the clinic where the lady doctor
checked me and advised me to have a blood test and an
ultra sound at the Burki Hospital. I returned to the clinic
a week later with my reports and the doctor gave me
some vitamins and supplements. Every month I was
|INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PERSONS WITH
DISABILITIES|
The observance of International Day of Persons with
Disabilities provides an opportunity to promote
awareness of issues relating to disability and throws
light on the challenges and successes of persons with
disabilities. The theme of this year's commemoration,
“Sustainable Development: The promise of
technology” is timely as it marks the conclusion of the
period of the Millennium Development goals (MDGs) in
2015 and the launch of a new development framework
of sustainable development goals (SDGs). Technology
is an increasingly important element in all spheres of
life and can be an invaluable tool to help persons with
disabilities achieve a full and equal participation in
society.
PSRD observed the International Day of Persons with
Disabilities on 2nd December with a colourful function
presented by the children of the PSRD High School.
The event was attended by special children, their
parents, members of PSRD Executive Committee and
other guests.
Mr. Kamran Lashari, Director General , Walled City
Lahore, was the Chief Guest on the occasion.
Since employment and economic independence is a
key issue for PWDs the event was also an opportunity to
highlight the important work being done by the
Vocational Rehabilitation unit of PSRD, in particular the
micro-credit program which is providing interest free
loans to people with disabilities.
Punjab Govt. also observed the International Day of
Persons with Disabilities on 3rd December 2014 at
Alhamra Art Centre, Lahore. Mrs. Zakia Shahnawaz,
Minister for Population Welfare was the Chief Guest.
Forty students and three teachers from PSRD High
School attended the function along with Mr. Humayun
Zaheer, PR Coordinator and Mr. Nisar Sadiq, Asst. PR
Coordinator.
|FUTURE EVENTS|
PSRD AGM
Old Students Association
20th Anniversary
Pakistan Day
14th February, 2015
18th March, 2015
23rd March, 2015
Concession given to Patients this quarter
Total Concession given to deserving patients
Rs. 4,887,059/Sadqa meat received and distributed to
poor deserving people and other charitable
organizations.
Kg. 3566/-
|Success Story of Physiotherapy Centre|
A 22 year old male patient named Kamran came to our
PT centre with bent left knee and bent left hip. He was
not able to extend his leg since the last 5 months after a
trauma because of which he felt difficulty in walking
and was facing problems in his daily living activities. He
was very disappointed with his condition after visiting
and consulting eight different hospitals. We gave him
proper and careful treatment at our level best, for two
months. Now, his condition is significantly improved.
His gait is also much better and he can perform his daily
activities with ease.
We thank all our donors for
their generous support
PSRD is registered under the Voluntary Social Welfare Agencies
(Registration & Control) Ordinance 1961 vide Registration No.
DSW/127 of 3rd July, 1963. The Society is also registered under
the Societies Registration Act, XXI of 1860 vide No. 38 LR of 1959
1960 on 2nd October, 1959.
All donations are exempt from tax. Our accounts are audited
yearly by M/s Naveed Zafar Hussain Jaffery & Co. Chartered
Accountants.
PSRD has been certified for its professional management by PCP.
|MAJOR DONORS|
v
ALTSO
v
Allah Ditta Charitable Fund Trust
v
Allied Paint Industries
v
Amira Haroon,
v
Arifa Saboohi
v
Bhandara Foundation
v
Dr. Iffat Ali Mohammad
v
Dr. Muhammad Noman Zakria
v
Dr. Shirin Khan
v
Farooq Ahmad
Kamran Lashari
Michael Kors, Rotary Zutpher, the Netherlands
v
Khalifa Rasheed ud Din
25th October, 2014
v
Lahore Grammar School
Thank you so much for showing me around. Keep up the
v
M. Aslam
great work you are doing here.
v
M. Soban Hanif
v
M/s AEO Pakistan
Francesco Menguees, Rotary Club roma Appia Antica
v
Mrs. Simra Farah Maroof
I saw passion in your eyes and in your doing. Keep
v
Mrs.Marium Patel
maintaining this successful project.
v
Nasreen Shah
v
Nighat Saeed
Debastiano Fava, Rotary Club Civitavecchia, Italy
v
Qaiser Iftikhar
I appreciate your work and the passion in what you are
v
Rabia Fida
doing. Get on with heart.
v
Raheela Aleem
Michelle Tanner, Rotary Club of Matamata, District 9930 - 71
v
Rehana Maroof Baray
Taotaoroa Road, RD2 Matamata New Zealand.
v
Saman Jawad Khan
Your passion, care and respect for your work and your
v
Shah M.Ch.
patients is an inspiration.
v
Sitwat Shafqat
v
Syed Ejaz Ali Shah
Kamran Lashari,
v
Tahira M. Zakria
Director General, Walled City Lahore ,
v
Uzma Murad Ashraf
2nd December, 2014
v
Zafar Ahad Pirzada
Amidst the daily grind, I feel so “rehabilitated” to be
|VISITORS & VIEWS|
exposed to the PSRD - my faith in the goodness of
human nature and its brave spirit is reinforced.
| Solidarity |
Prof Dr. Aftab Ahmad
(20th October, 2014)
I am immensely pleased to visit and participate in
World Osteoporosis Day function. PSRD is doing a great
job in the rehabilitation of the physically disabled. It has
expanded its services many times and I used to work
here as the 1st Orthopaedic Surgeon. May Allah bless
you all.
PSRD strongly condemns the
cowardly attack on the Army
Public School, Peshawar in
December , 2014 in which over
150 innocent children and
staff lost their lives and
extends its heartfelt
condolences to the bereaved
families.
We stand together against violence
and terrorism in any form.
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WORLD REHABILITATION FUND INC.
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111 Ferozepur Road, Lahore, Pakistan
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