About Physicians Across Continents
Physicians Across Continents was established in 2003 by a team of doctors, nurses and medical technicians. Since then, we have grown and established offices in Kenya, Somalia, Sudan and Turkey, with current operations in countries including Bangladesh, Niger, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Uganda. In 2016, moving its headquarters to the UK. Physicians Across Continents has established itself as a leading provider of medical aid during humanitarian crises. In addition, recognising that short-term emergency interventions are only a part of a solution to the health care crises that many countries face. A strong emphasis is placed on training and equipping local medical staff and hospitals to better support the building of healthcare infrastructure in the countries that Physicians Across Continents works in. By increasing local capacity, PAC ensures that the legacy of its humanitarian work continues to benefit local people, long before we have left. Working in over 40 countries, 100 projects, 1.5 million beneficiaries and 10,000 surgeries the world’s first Islamically principled medical Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO). Physicians Across Continents serves humanity and provide medical assistances to populations in distress, victims of natural or man-made disasters, victims of war, regardless of race, religion, creed, political convictions and gender. Saving Lives .