Dr. Raghid Farooqi Memorial Internal Medicine Clinic

Why Internal Medicine Matters

Internal medicine forms the backbone of adult healthcare. It addresses a wide range of acute illnesses, chronic diseases and complex medical conditions that may affect several systems of the body at the same time.

Conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, respiratory illness, infections and kidney disorders often require early diagnosis, regular monitoring and long-term treatment. When care is delayed or interrupted, manageable illnesses can develop into serious complications.

For families already experiencing financial pressure, the recurring costs of consultations, laboratory tests and medication can make continued treatment difficult.

Disease Burden and Epidemiology

Pakistan is experiencing a triple burden of disease. Communicable diseases remain present, noncommunicable diseases continue to rise, and injuries place additional pressure on patients, families and the healthcare system.

Over the past three decades, noncommunicable diseases have increased steadily and now account for more than half of all deaths nationwide. This growing burden makes accessible primary, preventive and continued adult medical care increasingly important.

Sources supplied by the client: Oxford Academic and Journal of Global Health.

Comprehensive Adult Medical Care

The Clinic provides assessment, treatment and continued medical support across a broad range of adult health concerns. Its internal medicine model is designed to consider the whole patient rather than treating each symptom in isolation.

The AZ Foundation Response

In response to persistent gaps in adult primary, preventive and continuing healthcare, AZ Foundation established the Dr. Raghid Farooqi Memorial Internal Medicine Clinic in 2024.

The Clinic provides free internal medicine services to communities in Karachi where the cost of consultations, investigations and continued medication can prevent patients from receiving timely care.

Its work is centred on early diagnosis, evidence-based treatment and continuity of care for patients living with both common and complex medical conditions.

Patients Pay Nothing

Early Diagnosis. Continued Care.

Many chronic medical conditions do not require a single visit; they require continued monitoring, treatment adjustments and reliable access to medication.

The Clinic’s approach supports patients across the full care journey—from initial assessment and diagnosis to follow-up consultations and long-term disease management.

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Early diagnosis begins care. Continuity makes that care effective.

Our Impact

The Clinic maintains records of consultations, patients served, medicines provided and continued-care visits. Verified figures should be displayed here once the Clinic supplies its consolidated records.

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