ISLAMABAD: The Royal Thai Embassy in Pakistan, in collaboration with Akbar Niazi Teaching Hospital (ANTH), commemorated the birthday of King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua of Thailand by organising a free health screening medical camp, bringing healthcare services to underserved residents and providing access to medical consultations and check-ups.
The one-day medical camp attracted hundreds of people who received consultations across multiple specialities, including general medicine, breast health, and diet and nutrition, along with screening and diagnostic services and free medicines, all under one roof.
Ambassador of Thailand to Pakistan, Rongvudhi Virabutr, along with a delegation of the Thai Embassy, visited the camp and interacted with patients, doctors, healthcare professionals and volunteers.
He was received by Yasir Khan Niazi, Group Chief Executive Officer of GAK HealthCare International, and Dr Areej Neyazi, Director of Akbar Niazi Teaching Hospital, along with the hospital’s senior management.
The ambassador toured the consultation, screening and diagnostic facilities, met patients and appreciated the dedication of doctors, healthcare professionals and volunteer students from Islamabad Medical and Dental College, who played a role in guiding patients and facilitating the smooth conduct of the camp.
Speaking on the occasion, Ambassador Virabutr said commemorating the king’s birthday through service to the community reflected the values of compassion, goodwill and friendship that continue to strengthen the longstanding relations between Thailand and Pakistan. He also commended the professionalism and dedication of the doctors, healthcare teams and volunteers whose collective efforts made the medical camp a success.
Yasir Niazi said that “healthcare has the unique ability to bring nations together through compassion and service. Pakistan and Thailand enjoy warm and longstanding relations, and there remains significant untapped potential for collaboration in healthcare, medical education, public health, clinical training, research and knowledge exchange.”
Published in Dawn, August 10th, 2026
