RAWALPINDI, (daily paklish): In observance of World Diabetes Day, Alkhidmat Raazi Hospital Rawalpindi successfully organized a free diagnostic screening camp today, providing complimentary blood sugar and HbA1c testing to the local community.
The initiative aimed to promote early detection and preventive healthcare, aligning with this year’s World Diabetes Day focus on early action and risk reduction. Dozens of visitors from across Rawalpindi availed themselves of the free laboratory services and received immediate clinical guidance from healthcare professionals on managing and preventing diabetes.
Speaking on the occasion, Associate Professor Dr. Usman Zafar, Medical Superintendent and Consultant Diabetologist at Alkhidmat Raazi Hospital, emphasized the critical role of timely diagnosis in preventing long-term complications. He commended the hospital’s medical, laboratory, and administrative staff for their seamless coordination in delivering vital screening services to the public free of charge.
Engineer Abu Umair Zahid, Chairman of Alkhidmat Raazi Hospital Rawalpindi, also praised the dedicated team behind the camp. He reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to making quality healthcare and diagnostic facilities accessible and affordable for every segment of society, noting that community awareness campaigns are essential to combating the rising prevalence of diabetes in Pakistan.