Multan: A free medical camp was organized at the women jail, Multan, for the health of mother and child under the Punjab Jail Reforms initiative. The camp was organized by Social Welfare and Baitul Maal department Punjab. The initiative was supervised by Divisional Director Social Welfare, Multan, Umm-e-Farwah Hamdani.
During the camp, 50 women inmates and four children underwent medical examinations. Special measures were taken to safeguard the health and well-being of incarcerated women and children. Medical teams conducted blood pressure checks and diabetes screening, while necessary medicines were provided in accordance with doctors’ recommendations. To promote immunity and healthy nutrition, fresh seasonal fruits were distributed among the women inmates, while children received juice and biscuits.
Beneficiaries also attended a brief awareness session on personal hygiene, balanced nutrition, and basic healthcare practices. The camp was attended by Superintendent Women Jail Fareeha Ashraf, Deputy Director Social Welfare Multan Abdul Aziz Khan, Assistant Director Social Welfare (Community Development), Multan City Muhammad Iqbal Sahu, Assistant Director Imtiaz Feroz, and Assistant Director Women Jail Saba Zahra.