Peace Foundation Launched To Support Poor Patients
- Peace Foundation launched at Western Hospitals to assist poor patients during medical emergencies
- Leaders including Mohammed Ali Shabbir and Md Azharuddin pledge support for healthcare aid
Hyderabad: The Peace Foundation was launched on Saturday at Western Hospitals to provide financial support for poor patients who struggle to afford treatment during medical emergencies. Advisor to the Telangana Government Mohammed Ali Shabbir, Minority Welfare Minister Md Azharuddin, former Home Minister Mohd Mahmood Ali, Telangana State Waqf Board Chairman Syed Azmatullah Hussaini and Amer Ali Khan jointly launched the initiative.
The event took place in the presence of senior doctors and specialists associated with Western Hospitals. These included Dr M A Mateen Siddiqui, Dr Syed Akbar Hassan and Dr Mustafa Faisal, along with other medical professionals. The organisers said the foundation would work as a transparent platform to help deserving patients during urgent medical situations.
Speaking at the event, Mohammed Ali Shabbir said launching the Peace Foundation during the holy month of Ramzan was a meaningful step. He said the initiative aims to help economically weaker sections receive timely and quality healthcare. He explained that many patients arrive at hospitals without insurance or financial support. Therefore, arranging urgent treatment, medicines and diagnostic tests becomes difficult.
Shabbir Ali noted that medical emergencies come without warning. As a result, families often struggle to arrange funds quickly. According to him, the foundation was created to address this gap. He said doctors and hospitals linked to the initiative had agreed to contribute and work together so that deserving patients receive assistance from the foundation’s funds. He added that the aim was to ensure life saving treatment does not get delayed due to lack of money.
He also pointed out that many families have been slow to adopt systems such as health insurance. Because of this, financial problems often arise during sudden illnesses. He said the Peace Foundation seeks to ensure that patients who cannot afford expensive treatment in large corporate hospitals can still receive quality care at lower costs.
Shabbir Ali announced his personal contribution of Rs 5 lakh to the foundation. He also assured continued support and said the Telangana government would cooperate with initiatives that help poor patients.
Meanwhile, Minority Welfare Minister Md Azharuddin welcomed the initiative and congratulated the organisers. He said doctors play a vital role in society because they deal directly with people’s health and lives. According to him, rising healthcare costs have become a major burden for many families. Therefore, initiatives that help poor patients are extremely valuable.
Azharuddin also urged doctors to guide patients on preventive healthcare and healthy dietary habits. He said many health problems arise from improper eating habits and lack of awareness about lifestyle management. He advised patients to follow medical guidance instead of relying on misleading information available on the internet.
Former Home Minister Mohd Mahmood Ali said the launch of the Peace Foundation was an important step for economically weaker communities. He noted that patients with insurance often receive immediate treatment, while poor families face delays because they cannot arrange funds quickly. According to him, such delays can seriously affect health outcomes.
Mahmood Ali said hospital expenses have increased significantly and many families cannot afford long term treatment. Therefore, he said the foundation would provide crucial financial help to deserving patients. He also suggested extending government schemes such as Aarogyasri to hospitals serving poor patients and allowing reimbursement claims so that more people can access treatment.
Amer Ali Khan congratulated the organisers and said the initiative would help many poor patients receive medical care. He also noted that lifestyle changes and unhealthy eating habits contribute to several health problems. Referring to Islamic teachings, he said moderation in eating and maintaining discipline can help prevent diseases.
Amer Ali Khan appreciated the services provided by Western Hospitals and said the institution offers corporate level medical standards while remaining affordable for patients. He donated Rs 1 lakh to the Peace Foundation and assured publicity support through Siasat Daily to spread awareness about the initiative.
Doctors present at the event also explained the objective of the foundation. Dr Syed Akbar Hassan, Dr Mustafa Faisal, Dr M A Mateen Siddiqui, Dr Safiullah, Dr Hammad Osama, Dr Sameer, Dr Jalaal, Dr Shadan Qadri and Dr Syed Shah Ali Hussaini attended the function and addressed the gathering.
They said the Peace Foundation was established to provide immediate financial assistance to patients who cannot arrange funds during emergencies. According to them, some conditions, particularly neurological disorders, require long treatment and hospitalisation. This places a heavy financial burden on families.
The doctors added that patients without insurance often lose valuable time before treatment begins because hospitals require advance deposits. Therefore, they said the foundation aims to ensure that deserving patients receive timely treatment without delay.
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