Scalpel and Scenary: A Surgical Camp Experience in the valleys of Chitral
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https://doi.org/10.36283/PJMD12-4/018Abstract
Dear Editor,
Chitral, found in the mountains of the Hindu Kush is a landlocked area. It faces numerous health problems which are exacerbated by its geography, the harsh climate, and lack of both healthcare infrastructure and professionals1. Data are scarce on health-related outcomes for Chitral, which results in challenges when forming targeted and effective health policies2.
In low-resource and remote areas similar to Chitral, surgical camps have been demonstrated to be an integral part of healthcare delivery. In June 2022, I participated in a surgical camp in Chitral, organized by the Kohi Goth Welfare Hospital. I was accompanied by medical students and doctors from across Pakistan and around the world – including professionals from Canada, the UK, and the USA. This four-day camp aimed to provide consultation and surgical care in a broad variety of specialties: gynaecology and obstetrics, orthopedics, psychiatry, diabetology, and physical rehabilitation.
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