HEALTH
Advancing Community Healthcare for Marginalized and Stateless Families
Access to quality healthcare remains one of the most pressing challenges for marginalized and stateless communities in Karachi, especially in areas such as Machar Colony. With limited access to government or low-cost medical facilities due to lack of identification documents, residents often rely on unqualified health practitioners — resulting in widespread misdiagnosis, unsafe treatments, and overuse of antibiotics and IV fluids.
Recognizing this urgent gap, Imkaan Welfare Organization established its Community Healthcare Centre (CHC) — a safe, accessible, and trusted space providing reliable medical care for women, children, and families in the community. The CHC serves as a cornerstone of Imkaan’s mission to deliver dignified, preventive, and responsive healthcare to those most in need.
Community Healthcare Centre (CHC)
Imkaan’s Community Healthcare Centre is built around three key initiatives that address the distinct yet interconnected health needs of the community:
Mother & Child Healthcare Clinic: Focused on improving maternal and child health outcomes through preventive care, vaccination, disease management, and nutritional support. It provides essential healthcare services for women and children who otherwise face barriers to accessing safe medical assistance.
Mental Health Clinic A pioneering effort to provide psychological and emotional support within the community, offering counseling, therapy, and awareness programs that break the stigma surrounding mental well-being. The clinic ensures that mental health is recognized as an integral part of overall health.
Maternal Health Initiative: Established to reduce infant and maternal mortality rates by providing 24/7 maternity care, antenatal and postnatal services, and family planning support. This initiative ensures women have a safe, medically supported environment for childbirth and prenatal care.
Together, these programs form a comprehensive health ecosystem, providing continuous care that ranges from physical to mental and reproductive health — all within the heart of the community.
A Holistic Approach to Community Wellness
Imkaan’s healthcare model prioritizes accessibility, awareness, and empowerment. By combining medical treatment with community education and preventive health practices, the organization ensures that patients are not only treated but also informed and supported in leading healthier lives.
Through the Community Healthcare Centre, Imkaan continues to strengthen trust between healthcare providers and the community, ensuring that every mother, child, and family — regardless of identity status — has access to compassionate, qualified, and affordable healthcare.
We look forward to support from interested individuals and groups to continue serving stateless communities in Karachi.
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Community awareness and participation is a core component of each of Imkaan Welfare Organization’s projects. Learn more about this initiative here.