Healthcare Project, Union Council Talhatta, Balakot Tehsil, District Mansehra, Pakistan (Completed)

In October of 2005 a massive earthquake struck Northern Pakistan, killing more than 80,000 people and causing devastation on an unprecedented scale. Many in the remote Himalayan valleys of this region were left without access to shelter, food and healthcare.
The Real Medicine Foundation arrived shortly after participating in the immediate relief efforts in the worst hit mountainous regions, with the longer term mission of setting up a permanent and sustainable clinic to assist the underserved population of this area.
Four years later, there is now a locally staffed permanent clinic operating in Talhatta, a collaboration between RMF and the Pakistani based Hashoo Foundation. 

Initiative Updates

December 31, 2011
RMF-Google Primary Healthcare Project Talhatta Union Council Talhatta & Shohal Muizullah, Tehsil Balakot, District Mansehra, KPK, Pakistan Background The October 8th, 2005 earthquake destroyed large portions of the NWFP and Kashmir (AJK) regions...
December 22, 2011
Field Visit to Talhatta Health Unit Balakot December 13, 2011 In continuation of our dialogue with the local district health officials regarding our exit strategy, a visit to the Balakot was the natural step. Our dialogue with the...
December 20, 2011
Background The October 8th, 2005 earthquake destroyed large portions of the NWFP and Kashmir (AJK) regions. Widespread death and devastation affected an area of approximately 30,000 square kilometers, home to more than 3 million people living in...
September 22, 2011
Goal To improve the health and well-being of those affected by the October 2005 earthquake, with a focus on the 120,000 persons in five Union Councils of Tehsil Balakot.     Project Objectives: To provide a...