Volunteer – ServePakistan
IMANA Medical Relief (IMR) has been actively engaged in medical relief efforts in Pakistan since the devastating earthquake of 2005, when our teams treated thousands of injured patients. Since then, IMR has conducted free medical, eye, and dental camps; established and equipped basic healthcare units; built a maternity hospital; and provided critical relief supplies.
Ongoing projects include a free cataract surgery program, support for a rural medical center, and the development of a specialized dental center for thalassemia patients. In addition, following the catastrophic floods of August 2022, IMANA provided emergency food aid to individuals and families in remote areas, delivering over $1.6 million worth of lifesaving medical supplies to hospitals and clinics, and deployed rapid response teams that treated 18,555 patients across all four provinces.
In 2019, IMR partnered with Comprehensive Disaster Response Services (CDRS) to launch medical missions to their Mother & Child Health Center in Rahat Kot, northern Swat. This center provides essential primary care and basic diagnostic services to the surrounding rural population. Despite the disruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic, IMR was able to resume its medical missions to Pakistan in November of that year and have continued to this day.
As of June 2025, our 16 missions have provided free primary care to 33,495 Patients
Our 16 missions so far have provided free primary care to
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ServePakistan Frequently Asked Questions
What are the arrangements for accommodation, food, and local transportation?
Team members are received and dropped at Islamabad airport by a representative of CDRS. After an overnight stay at a decent hotel in the city, they are driven to Rahat Kot in an air conditioned coaster/van. Return journey to Islamabad will be likewise, with hotel arrangements for those taking flights the next day. The same van will transport the team to & from the clinic daily from the hotel in Rahat Kot.
CDRS will arrange all meals during the team’s stay in Swat – breakfast & dinner at the hotel and a working lunch on-site.
What is the clinic schedule?
Team members are required to arrive in Islamabad, Pakistan latest by Saturday, stay there overnight and drive to Swat on Sunday morning. Clinic is from Monday to Friday, drive back to Islamabad on Saturday with return flights Sunday onwards as convenient.
Where is the clinic located?
IMR has collaborated with CDRS (Comprehensive Disaster Response Services), a US-based NGO with a vast footprint in Pakistan, which has a clinic in Rahat Kot, northern Swat. This small town is about 175 miles/4 hour drive from the capital Islamabad.
How are medications dispensed? Is there a pharmacy on-site or do we only write prescriptions?
Based on their experience from operating this clinic and from our inputs, CDRS maintains a well-stocked pharmacy. Physicians will write prescriptions that will be dispensed by the pharmacist there.
What type of facilities are available? Is laboratory testing available?
The clinic has a small OT, an X-ray machine, ultrasound, a laboratory, and a pharmacy.
How are language barriers addressed? Will there be translators?
Most of the local physicians and staff are well versed in the English language. However, translators are available too.
What are the types of expenses involved for this mission?
Volunteers only pay for their air tickets to and from Pakistan. IMR arranges everything else – food, transportation, and accommodation.
Do I need a visa to travel to Pakistan?
Yes, it is needed for US & Canadian nationals and can be obtained by applying online. However, any team members possessing NICOP can enter without a visa.
Have a question? Get in touch.
Locations:
Virginia: 9681 Main Street, Suite B, Fairfax, VA 22031
Phone:
202-559-3765
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630-932-0005
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