Shikarpur Christian Hospital provides medical services to Muslim women and their babies in Shikarpur and area. In many instances lower income patients are unable to pay for the services they receive. FAIR plays an active role in providing treatment and medication for those who otherwise would not be able to afford it.
 

The Cost of a Baby—Normal Deliveries

Your donation will help cover the cost of a normal delivery, including a two or three day stay at the hospital. (Submitted by: Marie MacKeigan)

Cost: $95 

Special Deliveries—Caesarean Section

For women from low income families who have experienced problems in previous pregnancies or in their present pregnancy, SCH, through FAIR, provides caesarean sections. This invaluable surgery allows the baby to be delivered in a safe hospital environment where there is more likelihood of the baby being born alive. Private hospitals in the area charge $250-$600 for this surgery whereas SCH can offer it for $250-$275. Patients pay a portion of the surgery cost while FAIR is able to supplement the remainder with your help. (Submitted by: Marie MacKeigan)

Cost: $450

Getting Ready for Baby—Pre-natal Supplements

Your donation will provide prenatal iron, calcium, and vitamins for impoverished women. These supplements are vitally important to the health of moms and to the healthy development of baby. (Submitted by: Marie MacKeigan)

Cost: $12 for a year’s course of supplements

The Ongoing Fight Against Malaria

Your donation will provide anti-malaria meds to expectant mothers. This helps to prevent a relapse, something common in cases of malaria. (Submitted by: Marie MacKeigan)

Cost: $3 per patient

Tuberculosis (TB) treatment

Paying for a full course of TB treatment can be daunting. Six months is a minimum and nine months to a year is the preferred amount of time needed for treatment. Medication alone is expensive. Add blood tests and doctor's fees and such treatment is beyond most people's means. Your donation will provide resources for treatment in those impacted by TB. (Submitted by: Marie MacKeigan)

Cost: $15 for a year of TB treatment