The Pak-China Friendship Hospital, operated by the Indus Hospital and Health Network under the Gwadar Development Authority (GDA), organized a one-day free medical camp, offering mental health consultations and treatment to local residents at no cost, Gwadar Pro reported. UK-based psychologist Dr. Naeem ur Rehman Khan led the camp at the GDA Pak-China Friendship Hospital, where he examined patients and provided expert consultations. A large number of men, women, and children from different parts of the city participated in the initiative.

“During the camp, more than 50 patients received free medical checkups, professional psychological consultations, treatment, and medications,” read an official statement, adding that the services focused on addressing conditions such as depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, substance abuse, and other mental health issues. As per the statement, the camp was held under the special direction of GDA Director General Moin ur Rehman and aimed to improve access to mental health services in Gwadar.

The initiative was part of ongoing efforts to strengthen community health services and raise awareness about mental well-being in the region. Head of Campus Dr. Affan Faiq Zada highlighted that mental health conditions can no longer be neglected in society and stressed the need for continued outreach programs. He added that similar camps would be organized in the future to expand access to essential healthcare services.

With a wide range of specialized departments, consistent patient inflow, and the provision of free medicines, diagnostics, and inpatient care, the GDA Pak-China Friendship Hospital has steadily emerged as a leading healthcare facility in Gwadar and the wider Makran division. The hospital’s growing capacity and comprehensive services continue to strengthen its role as a primary center for accessible, quality healthcare in the coastal region.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP) — Pak-China