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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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Text of the Speech by H .E. Mr. Hiroshi OE At the Ambassador’s Award Presentation Ceremony On 1st November, 2011 at his official residence at 3:00 pm
Mr. Abid Hussain,
Dr. Aamir Minhas,
MR. M Ashraf,
Distinguished Guests,
Ladies & Gentleman,
Good Afternoon & Assalam-o-Alaikum,
It is my great pleasure to welcome you all today to the Award Presentation Ceremony, which was organized to honor Otsuka Welfare Clinic for its remarkable contribution to the social welfare in Pakistan. I would like to commend the Doctors, Nursing Staff and all the people concerned, and honor their outstanding contribution to the promotion of friendship and goodwill between the peoples of Japan and Pakistan.
Otsuka Welfare Clinic has played a significant role since June 2003 to improve regional health in Peshawar City and the surrounding areas by providing free medical services to approximately 600,000 Afghan refugees and local residents. The clinic was also engaged in humanitarian medical activities such as sending Doctors and providing mobile health units to those suffering from the earthquake of 2005 and the flood of 2010.
Otsuka Welfare Clinic was also the first to open free clinic for the welfare of the refugees in the region by utilizing private corporation’s financial resources. It has provided medical assistance to the local residents for over a period of eight years, receiving 5 million yen annually from Otsuka group. I highly appreciate the noble cause of Otsuka and their sense of Corporate Social Responsibility.I hope that today’s award will enable people outside Peshawar and its vicinity to give due recognition for the efforts of Otsuka Welfare Clinic. I admire untiring dedication of the Doctors, Nursing Staff and all the people concerned to providing accessible medical services to those in dire need - the poor, the refugees and the victims of disasters.
Medical practice has been regarded as “benevolent art” in Japan. Otsuka Welfare Clinic embodies this spirit. I trust that Otsuka’s benevolence will not only heal patients but also get to their heart.
Thank you very much. Shukria.
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OPL Holds Free Medical Camps During Devastating Floods of 2010
The 2010 Pakistan floods began in late July 2010, resulting from heavy monsoon rains in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh, Punjab and Balochistan regions of Pakistan and were the worst in the history of the country. Approximately one-fifth of Pakistan's total land area was under water - approximately 796,095 square kilometres – or an area larger than England. According to an estimate the floods directly affected about 20 million people, mostly by destruction of property, livelihood and infrastructure, with a death toll of close to 2,000.
There was spread of waterborne diseases including gastroenteritis, and skin diseases due to unhygienic conditions adding to the misery of the affected people.
Otsuka Pakistan Limited contributed to the noble cause of nation building and was engaged in relief work for the devastated people. Under the banner of Otsuka Welfare Clinic many medical camps were established in different areas of KPK including Peshawar, Charsadda, and Nowshera with the help of Otsuka field staff and local elders.
More than two thousand patients were provided free medical treatment as well as free medicines during these camps.
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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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