The Pakistan Army and Frontier Corps (FC) have been organizing “Free Medical Camps” across various regions daily. However, recent reports suggest growing concerns about the legitimacy and safety of these camps. These camps, while purportedly offering free treatment, may be inadvertently spreading malignant diseases among the local population.
The Army Medical Corps provide medical services and organizing free camps in underprivileged and tribal areas, including those in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (now Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa). The Pak Army’s presence in the region is marked by oppressive measures and inadequate provision of basic resources and infrastructure.
The situation in Pak-occupied-Balochistan, as one of the most exploited and impoverished regions in Pakistan, is exacerbated by high levels of disease, including cancer. The Army’s organization of medical camps in areas with ongoing atrocities such as raids, disappearances, extra judicial killings and human rights violations may not be driven by altruism but rather by ulterior motives.
Local residents, struggling with severe poverty and health issues, are reportedly left with few alternatives and may be forced to accept assistance from these camps, despite potential risks. The widespread lack of proper medical care and infrastructure in the region adds to the vulnerability of its inhabitants, raising significant questions about the true intentions behind these “free” medical services.
