UAE launches mobile heart clinics in Pakistan’s rural villages for early disease detection

Marking Union Pledge Day, the United Arab Emirates has launched a large-scale mobile heart clinic campaign across rural areas in Pakistan to provide free, high-quality cardiovascular care, WAM reported.

The initiative focuses on early detection and treatment of heart conditions, particularly targeting vulnerable groups such as the elderly, women, and children.

The program is being carried out under the supervision of Emirati and Pakistani doctors, many of whom are part of the UAE’s Young Humanitarian Leaders Program. It is part of the UAE’s long-standing humanitarian commitment to Pakistan, building on more than two decades of voluntary medical outreach through UAE-Pakistan Field Clinics.

Operating as part of an integrated mobile health system, the clinics are staffed with a wide range of specialists, including cardiologists, pediatricians, family medicine doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and lab technicians. All medical consultations, diagnostic tests, and medications are provided entirely free of charge.

This campaign is a joint initiative of the Zayed Giving Initiative, Sharjah Charity House, UAE Community Mobile Clinics, and the UAE Young Humanitarian Leaders Program. It exemplifies a successful model of collaboration between government bodies, non-profits, and the private sector to improve access to healthcare in underserved regions.

Dr. Adel Al Shamry, CEO of the Zayed Giving Initiative, noted that the campaign supports the UAE’s "Year of Community" by not only expanding medical services but also training local medical personnel to sustainably serve low-income populations.

Sultan Al Khayyal, Secretary-General of Sharjah Charity House, shared that the 2025 roadmap includes reaching more than 20 villages across Pakistan through a sustainable and scalable operational plan.

Al Juri Al Ajmi, Director of the UAE Young Humanitarian Leaders Program, said efforts are ongoing to widen the program’s geographical footprint with the help of local Pakistani partners.

Local residents have welcomed the initiative, praising both the quality of care and the compassion shown by medical teams. Many expressed their gratitude, saying the program reflects the humanitarian spirit of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, whose legacy of helping the underprivileged continues to inspire.