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Pakistan
Islamic Medical Association (PIMA) is hosting and coordinating an
international effort for medical relief for Afghans under the umbrella
of FIMA relief.
PIMA
was established in 1979 and has over 2300 members in Pakistan.
Its headquarter is located in Islamabad. PIMA has a central body
and four provincial branches and an additional branch for Azad Jammu
and Kashmir.
PIMA
has been involved in continuing education of health professionals,
providing medical services to poor people, establishment of drug
banks.
PIMA
has been actively involved in medical services to the war effected
people of Afghanistan, Kashmir, Kosovo, Bosnia and Chechnya.
PIMA has also been involved in medical research and contributing positively towards national health policy of Pakistan.
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