Baltistan Medical Trust
Healthcare for All
Medical Outreach
Blood Donation
Healthcare for All

Saving Lives Through Blood Donation & Healthcare

Serving the brave people of Gilgit-Baltistan with free medical care, emergency blood support, and compassionate healthcare for all.

5,000+Blood Donors
12,000+Patients Helped
200+Medical Camps
15+Years of Service
About Us

A Beacon of Hope in the Heart of Karakoram

Baltistan Medical Trust was founded on the belief that every person in Gilgit-Baltistan — no matter how remote their village — deserves quality healthcare.

Our Mission

To provide accessible, compassionate, and life-saving healthcare services to the underprivileged communities of Gilgit-Baltistan through blood donation drives, free medical camps, emergency healthcare, and rural health outreach programs — bridging the gap between need and service.

Our Vision

A Gilgit-Baltistan where no mother dies in childbirth due to lack of blood, no child suffers from preventable illness, and every mountain community has access to dignified medical care — regardless of geography, income, or circumstance.

Our Story

Born from a Mountain Community's Cry for Help

In the high-altitude valleys of Gilgit-Baltistan, thousands die annually from preventable causes — not from lack of will, but from lack of access. Blood shortages, distant hospitals, and untrained healthcare workers claimed lives that didn't need to be lost.

Baltistan Medical Trust was founded by a group of local volunteers, doctors, and community leaders who refused to accept this reality. What started as a single blood donation drive in Skardu has grown into one of Baltistan's most trusted healthcare organizations.

Today, we operate across 15+ districts, with hundreds of trained volunteers, a 24/7 emergency blood network, and regular free medical camps reaching villages that had never seen a doctor before.

Medical team in Baltistan

Est. 2009

Serving Baltistan

15+

Districts Covered

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Blood Donors

0+

Patients Helped

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Medical Camps

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Volunteers

Compassion

We treat every patient with dignity and care, regardless of their background or financial status.

Integrity

Full transparency in operations and donations — every rupee goes where it's needed most.

Community

Built by the people of Baltistan, for the people of Baltistan — a true grassroots movement.

Blood Donation

Give Blood, Save a Life

Your blood donation can save up to 3 lives. Join our growing network of life-savers across Gilgit-Baltistan.

Emergency Blood Request?

Call our 24/7 hotline — we respond within minutes

+92-5812-920920

Current Blood Availability

A+12 units
CRITICALA-Needed
B+8 units
CRITICALB-Needed
O+18 units
O-Needed
AB+5 units
CRITICALAB-Needed

How Donation Works

Step 01Registration

Fill the donor form online or at the camp

Step 02Health Check

Quick medical screening and blood pressure check

Step 03Donate

Safe, sterile donation taking only 8-10 minutes

Step 04Recovery

Rest, refreshments and a hero's thank you!

Donation Eligibility

  • Age between 18 and 65 years
  • Weight at least 50 kg
  • Hemoglobin ≥ 12.5 g/dL
  • No fever or cold in last 2 weeks
  • Not donated blood in last 3 months
  • No surgery in last 6 months

Takes Only 30–45 Minutes

Whole process: check-in, donation (8-10 min), and recovery

Our Services

Comprehensive Care for Every Community

From emergency response to preventive care, our programs address the full spectrum of healthcare needs in Gilgit-Baltistan.

Free Medical Camps
200+ camps held

Free Medical Camps

We deploy qualified doctors and medical teams to remote villages across Baltistan, providing free consultations, medications, and screenings.

Emergency Healthcare
500+ emergencies handled

Emergency Healthcare

24/7 emergency medical support connecting patients to the nearest healthcare facility with trained first responders on call.

Ambulance Services
3 ambulances operational

Ambulance Services

Our fleet of ambulances ensures rapid patient transfer from remote areas to hospitals, covering distances of up to 200km.

Rural Healthcare
30+ villages reached

Rural Healthcare

Specially designed programs for remote mountain villages — training community health workers and establishing mini health posts.

Mother & Child Care
1,200+ mothers supported

Mother & Child Care

Dedicated maternal and child health programs including prenatal checkups, safe delivery support, and child immunization drives.

Disaster Relief
10+ disaster responses

Disaster Relief

Rapid medical response during floods, earthquakes, and other disasters — deploying medical teams and supplies within hours.

Need Medical Help?

Our team is available 24/7 for medical emergencies. Don't hesitate — reach out now and we'll be there for you.

Impact Stories

Lives Changed, Hope Restored

Behind every number is a real human story. Here are some of the lives transformed through your support.

Emergency Blood

My son needed O-negative blood urgently after a road accident. The hospital had none. I was desperate. I called Baltistan Medical Trust at midnight and within 2 hours, they found a donor and arranged the transfusion. My son is alive because of them. No words can describe my gratitude.

Fatima Bibi

Fatima Bibi

Mother of 3, Shigar Valley

Patient
Khaplu Village
Khaplu Village
BEFORE

3-hour drive to nearest hospital

AFTER

Medical camp in the village

Skardu District
Skardu District
BEFORE

No qualified blood donors registered

AFTER

200+ registered donors network

Shigar Valley
Shigar Valley
BEFORE

High infant & maternal mortality

AFTER

Trained health workers in 10 villages

Be part of the next success story. Your donation creates real change.

Make a Difference Today
Events & Campaigns

Join Us in Making a Difference

From blood drives to medical camps, there are many ways to get involved and contribute to healthcare in Baltistan.

Winter Blood Drive – Skardu
REGISTER NOW
Dec15
Blood Drive

Winter Blood Drive – Skardu

Join our biggest blood drive of the year ahead of winter. All blood groups needed. Refreshments and certificates provided.

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
DHQ Hospital, Skardu
45 spots left of 100
Free Medical Camp – Khaplu
Dec22
Medical Camp

Free Medical Camp – Khaplu

Multi-specialist camp with cardiologist, gynecologist, eye specialist, and general physicians. Free medicines provided.

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Khaplu Main Market
Volunteer Training Workshop
Jan5
Training

Volunteer Training Workshop

First aid, CPR, and patient handling training for new volunteers. Certificate of completion provided.

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
BMT Office, Gilgit
12 spots left of 30
Annual Fundraising Gala
Jan20
Fundraiser

Annual Fundraising Gala

An evening of impact stories, live auctions, and community celebration. Help us raise funds for the next phase of rural healthcare.

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Serena Hotel, Islamabad
30 spots left of 150
Mother & Child Health Camp – Shigar
Feb2
Mother & Child

Mother & Child Health Camp – Shigar

Dedicated camp for women and children — prenatal checkups, child immunizations, and nutrition counseling.

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Government School, Shigar
Healthcare Awareness Drive – Gilgit
Feb15
Awareness

Healthcare Awareness Drive – Gilgit

Blood pressure screening, diabetes testing, eye checkups, and health awareness talks for the public.

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Aga Khan University, Gilgit

Want to organize a blood camp or medical outreach in your area?

Request a Camp in Your Area
Our Team

The People Behind Every Life Saved

A dedicated team of doctors, volunteers, and professionals committed to transforming healthcare in Gilgit-Baltistan.

Medical Team

Dr. Imtiaz Hussain
Internal Medicine

Dr. Imtiaz Hussain

Chief Medical Officer

MBBS, FCPS – 20 years in internal medicine across Baltistan.

Dr. Zainab Fatima
Gynecology & Obstetrics

Dr. Zainab Fatima

Head of Women's Health

MBBS, FCPS – Dedicated to reducing maternal mortality in remote areas.

Dr. Rashid Karim
Emergency Medicine

Dr. Rashid Karim

Emergency Medicine Lead

MBBS, MCPS – Coordinating 24/7 emergency response across the region.

Dr. Nadia Malik
Child Health

Dr. Nadia Malik

Pediatrician

MBBS, FCPS (Pediatrics) – Champion of child immunization programs.

Leadership

Saqib Hussain
Community Development

Saqib Hussain

Founder & Executive Director

Social entrepreneur who founded BMT in 2009 after witnessing preventable deaths in Baltistan.

Maryam Nawaz
Healthcare Management

Maryam Nawaz

Director of Operations

MPA, 15 years managing large-scale healthcare programs across Pakistan.

Ali Baig
Non-Profit Finance

Ali Baig

Director of Fundraising

Chartered Accountant and development professional ensuring transparent fund management.

Advisors

Prof. Dr. Nisar Ahmed
Public Health

Prof. Dr. Nisar Ahmed

Medical Advisor

Former Dean of Medicine, Aga Khan University – guiding BMT's clinical standards.

Tanveer Mirza
NGO Law & Compliance

Tanveer Mirza

Legal Advisor

Senior Advocate, ensuring BMT's full legal compliance and governance.

Join Our Volunteer Family

Whether you're a doctor, driver, cook, or simply someone with a compassionate heart — we have a place for you.

Contact Us

We'd Love to Hear from You

Whether you need blood, want to volunteer, donate, or partner — reach out and we'll respond promptly.