Peshawar: A three-day free medical camp has been launched at Khyber Medical University (KMU) Hospital & Research Centre to provide the public with free medical consultations and a range of diagnostic tests. Diabetes and hypertension, like in many parts of the world, are rapidly increasing in Pakistan and are rightly termed “silent killers.” According to experts, one in every four Pakistanis is diabetic, while one in every three suffers from high blood pressure. Early detection and treatment of these conditions can not only save lives but also protect patients from severe complications.
Considering the alarming rise in these diseases, KMU has organized a three-day free medical camp from October 1 to 3, 2025 (Wednesday to Friday), from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM daily at KMU Hospital, near PIC, Phase 5, Hayatabad, Peshawar. The camp will be supervised by senior professors and specialist doctors, aiming to raise public awareness and ensure timely diagnosis.
During the camp, patients will receive free consultations, check-ups, and essential diagnostic tests. Services include detailed medical examinations, foot care and wound prevention guidance for diabetic patients, complete eye examinations, nutritional counseling and diet planning, as well as weight management and obesity consultations. Additionally, free laboratory tests such as kidney function tests, cholesterol tests, blood sugar tests, and HbA1c tests will also be provided.
Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Zia Ul Haq stated that KMU’s initiative is a significant effort to raise public health awareness and provide essential facilities free of cost. He emphasized that research has proven diabetes and hypertension to be silent killers, making early detection critical. This three-day free medical camp marks the beginning of a broader initiative for the diagnosis and treatment of diabetes, hypertension, and other related diseases at KMU Hospital. #
