Since 2007, the Czech Hospital has been a beacon of hope, providing essential medical services and saving countless lives, particularly those of mothers and children in the Upper Basha valley.
Beyond healthcare, the Czech Hospital has fostered community growth by building schools, staff housing, and improving local infrastructure, enhancing the quality of life for residents in Arando.
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The Czech Hospital was established in Arando in 2007 by former Czech climbers Dina Sterbova and Vita Dokoupil. Over the years, it has saved hundreds of lives, especially those of children and mothers, and has come a long way since its inception. In addition to providing continuous medical care and a yearly supply of medicine, a school, a staff house, and a dormitory for students from the Arando valley (the Czech hostel in Skardu) have also been built. To transport serious patients from the Basha and Braldu valleys to the DHQ hospital in Skardu, two Toyota 84 ATVs have been purchased. Drinking water has been brought to Arando, Gon, and several pastures, and a tractor and thresher machine have been donated to benefit the residents of Arando. The extremely dangerous access road from Doko to Arando has been reconstructed to prevent repeat road accidents, and several bridges have been built as well.
It's difficult to give a comprehensive list of all the positive changes that the Czech Hospital, a Czech NGO, has brought to the former medieval lifestyle in Arando and the Upper Basha valley since 2007. The achievements mentioned above were made possible through the financial contributions of various donors, including the significant contributions of the founders of the Czech Hospital.
The founding of the travel agency, Arando Adventure Pakistan (AAP), after the construction of the Czech campsite (2020-2021) and the Czech hotel (2022), is a logical conclusion to the long-term efforts and energy invested to ensure the sustainability of financing the running costs of the Czech Hospital in the future.
By using the services of AAP you will not only get a lot of unique experiences , but above all you will contribute to pay the running costs of the Czech hospital because a significant part of AAP’s income is used to purchase the medicines ,employee wages and the maintenance and the innovation of the hospital equipment .
The hospital in Arando is equipped with all important drugs (antibiotics, analgesics, drugs against intestinal infections, including parasitic, antihypertensives, antiasthmatics), diagnostic equipment (measurement of blood oxygen saturation, blood hemoglobin levels, examination of basic biochemical parameters, ultrasound).
A very well-educated medical brother, Najaf is trained in internal medicine, ultrasound diagnostics in pregnant women, is experienced in treating wounds and fractures, pulling teeth (using local anesthesia).
You won't find such a well-equipped hospital just 20 km from the seven-thousander mountain anywhere else in the world!
Explore our gallery to witness the heartwarming stories and impactful moments captured at the Czech Hospital. From life-saving medical procedures to community events, each photo reflects our commitment to healthcare and community development in Arando. Join us in celebrating the dedicated staff, grateful patients, and the vibrant community we serve. Your support helps us continue this vital work.
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