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Otsuka Welfare Clinic
Otsuka Welfare Clinic, Peshawar has been providing healthcare services to Afghan refugees and local residents of surrounding areas since July 2003. It is a welfare clinic for the provision of free treatment to the poor Afghan community. It has been funded by Otsuka Pharmaceuticals Company, Japan and members of the Otsuka International Asia and Arab Division as a part of its Commitment to Better Health Worldwide.
The idea of the clinic was initiated by Mr. Akihiko Otsuka as a sign of Otsuka’s contribution towards health care of the Afghan Refugees residing in Peshawar and surrounding areas.
The Otsuka Welfare Clinic was established by the efforts of Mr. Tatsuo Higuchi, Mr. Akihiko Otsuka and Mr. Meguru Kajiwara for the welfare and well being of Afghan refugees in Pakistan. The staff of the clinic includes three qualified doctors and others including a staff nursing and pharmacists along with Para medics. The clinic provides in house consultancy and treatment along with handling of basic medical emergencies.
The dignitaries from all walks of life visit the clinic and appreciate the Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company for establishing a charity clinic at Peshawar and comment that it will run a long way in lowering the burden of patients at the local hospitals.
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Free Medical Camp for IDPs
Jul, 2009
A Free Medical Camp for Swat and Bunner IDPs was organized by Otsuka Pakistan Limited, On 10 July 2009, At Shah Mansoor Town, Swabi Mardan
The Free Medical Camp was arranged to minimize the plight of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). Otsuka organized Free Medical Camp at a big populated place Shah Mansoor Town, Swabi Mardan, where free medical consultation was provided by our three well experienced doctors who have been providing their services at Otsuka Welfare Clinic. Otsuka also distributed free medicines among the needy patients at this medical camp
Mr. Mehboob Ali, Asst. Manager, Stents Division, Peshawar gave his all out support in organizing this successful Free Medical Camp. Earlier, Mr. Mehboob put his great efforts in arranging distribution of 105 Pedestal Fans and 76 movable beds among the needy people (courtesy Mr. Umeno & Mr. Ueda) as well as supplies of free I.V. solution bottles to various medical camps for IDPs.
Total 543 Patients were given medical help during the medical camp. Out of Which 60% were suffering from psychological trauma and 30% were infected with skin diseases.
Otsuka is determined in its commitment to keep continue its support in helping the poor ailing humanity and to put maximum efforts to help sufferers in getting relief.
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Extension of Otsuka Welfare Clinic
Jul, 2008
Otsuka Welfare Clinic, Peshawar has been providing healthcare services to Afghan refugees and local residents of surrounding areas since July 2003. It is a welfare clinic for the provision of free treatment to the poor Afghan community. It has been funded by Otsuka Pharmaceuticals Company, Japan and members of the Otsuka International Asia and Arab Division as a part of its Commitment to Better Health Worldwide.
The idea of the clinic was initiated by Mr. Akihiko Otsuka as a sign of Otsuka’s contribution towards health care of the Afghan Refugees residing in Peshawar and surrounding areas.
The Otsuka Welfare Clinic was established by the efforts of Mr. Tatsuo Higuchi, Mr. Akihiko Otsuka and Mr. Meguru Kajiwara for the welfare and well being of Afghan refugees in Pakistan. The staff of the clinic includes three qualified doctors and others including a staff nursing and pharmacists along with Para medics. The clinic provides in house consultancy and treatment along with handling of basic medical emergencies.
The dignitaries from all walks of life visit the clinic and appreciate the Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company for establishing a charity clinic at Peshawar and comment that it will run a long way in lowering the burden of patients at the local hospitals.
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Special Free Skin Day at OWC
May, 2006
Dr. Sahibzada Mahmood Noor, M.B.B.S., F.C.P.S. (Derm), Consultant Skin Specialist & Laser Surgeon Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar, very kindly conducted a Special Free Skin Day at Otsuka Welfare Clinic on 31 May 2006.
A sizeable number of patients (children & women) were checked up as well as medicines were provided free of cost to the patients.
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Donation to the Earthquake Victims
Oct, 2005
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When on October 8, 2005 a dire earthquake jolted the hills of Northern areas, it had also jolted nation’s hearts and people from all walks of life came out with feeling s of deep sympathy to alleviate the sufferers.
The way Pakistani nation faced and handled the catastrophe of earthquake was phenomenal. When in that national cause everyone was playing its role in order to minimise the intensity, being a part of the
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society Otsuka Pakistan Limited had donated 100,000 Bottles of Life Saving I.V. Solution worth Rs. 5 million to the Earth Quake Victims and 10,000 Mouth Masks for volunteers who were working in those affected areas. Otsuka Pakistan had also donated one day salary of its staff to the Earthquake Relief Fund.
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Japanese Ambassador visits Otsuka Welfare Clinic
Dec, 2004
On Monday, 20 December 2004, Japanese Ambassador to Pakistan, His Highness Mr. Nobuaki Tanaka visited Otsuka Welfare Clinic in an Afghan congested area in the suburbs of Peshawar, NWFP.
His Highness Mr. Nobuaki Tanaka reached clinic in Peshawar at 11:15 AM, where he was presented bouquet by the children and welcomed by Mr. Abid Hussain, CEO of Otsuka Pakistan Limited the local staff of Otsuka and the clinic. The Ambassador visited different areas of the clinic and had free discussions with doctors, patients and other staff employed there.
His Highness Mr. Nobuaki Tanaka highly appreciated the Otsuka’s objective of services to humanity and commitment to society. He mentioned that during his visits to other countries, he has seen Otsuka providing such services. He appreciated the working, services and commitment of Otsuka to society.
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OWC Inauguration
Jul, 2003
Otsuka Welfare Clinic was inaugurated at Peshawar on 10th July 2003. Mr. Asif Iqbal Daudzai, Minister for Communication was the Chief Guest. The occasion was attended by many dignified personalities including Secretary Health, Dr. Ihsan-ul-Haq. Renowned professor and assistant profesors along with important doctors of the NWFP.
The minister appreciated the Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company for establishing a charity clinic at Peshawar and said that it will run a long way in lowering the burden of patients on the local hospitals.
Addressing on the occasion Secretary Health, Dr. Ihsan-Ul-Haq hailed the administration for establishing a humanitarian based hospital that purely aimed at services to the poor Afghans, he instigated other pharmaceutical companies to do the same.
Mr. Meguru Kajiwara mentioned in his address that the idea of the clinic was originated during Otsuka Board of Directors Meeting at Japan particularly President, Mr. Tatsuo Higuchi and one of the Directors, Mr. Akihiko Otsuka who showed keen interest to make some contribution towards health care of the Afghan Refugees residing in Peshawar and surrounding areas. Mr. Meguru Kajiwara also prayed for the success of the clinic.
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