About shrifan clinic
A House of Mercy
After the passage of patriarch Sher and matriarch Shrifan, the Khan family converted their home in Lahore, Pakistan into a free clinic for women and children. The clinic was named after their mother.
When the family moved to Model Town in 1947 during the partition, Sher Khan had a plaque engraved at the front door that read “Baat-ul-Rahim”, which translates to “House of Mercy” (picture). This home has been a House of Mercy ever since.
The Early Years
In 1977, the Shrifan Clinic opened its doors with the eldest son of Sher and Shrifan, Dr. Mohammed Khan as the first physician providing services free of charge for three years. In 1980, the first physician was hired and by 2020, there were 2 physicians and a lab technician working in the Clinic. This increase in the workforce made it possible to serve more patients: In its infancy, the Clinic treated ~10 patients a day and by 2020, the Clinic was treating 50 patients daily. In 1998, the Clinic began providing free basic medication to its patients and over the years, medical services have increased to meet the growing and changing needs of our patients.
Today
In 2019, Shrifan Clinic partnered with the Rukhsana Foundation Multi-Specialty Clinic to further expand the free of charge health care services provided to our patients. The Clinic is manned by four specialist doctors including a Gynecologist, Pediatrician, General Physician and Dermatologist, along with a trained and experienced para medical staff comprised of a Dispenser, Lab Technician and Nurse. The clinic also provides the facility for E.C.G, Gyne Ultrasound and has a medical lab where basic blood tests are performed. Today, there are 80 to 100 patients visiting the Clinic per day.
Future
Our most urgent need is to provide eye exam services and we are working to acquire equipment for these examinations. We are in serious need of funds to be able to accomplish this. Many students need eye glasses as they have difficulty reading the blackboard, which then impacts their learning and academic success. In the future, the Clinic aims to supply free eye glasses for the schoolchildren who cannot afford to pay for them. To help us with this effort, you can donate today. 100% of your donation goes directly to Shrifan Clinic and every bit helps immensely.