SIUT Unveils New Facilities in Karachi, Expanding Healthcare Access
In a significant move to enhance healthcare for underserved communities, the Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT) inaugurated two crucial facilities in Karachi. SindhNews.com reports that the launch was a collaborative effort between SIUT and the Sindh provincial government. The event took place at the new building on Sharea Faisal.
New Facilities Dedicated to Notable Figures
The newly opened facilities, the Syed Haroon Ahmad Dialysis Centre and the Zubeida Mustafa Lithotripsy Unit, were officially launched by Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari. The dialysis center boasts 55 state-of-the-art haemodialysis machines and is expected to serve over 200 patients daily. The lithotripsy unit is designed to treat kidney stones with advanced technology.
Focus on Improved Healthcare and Government Support
Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari praised the collaboration, highlighting the Sindh government’s increased financial support for SIUT, which rose from Rs6 billion to Rs21 billion after the 18th Constitutional Amendment. He also advocated for accessible healthcare and criticized a health model introduced in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. SindhNews.com
Future Expansion and Government Commitment
The Sindh government reaffirms its commitment to SIUT and pledged $15 million for the Jinnah Hospital Emergency Tower Project. The project is aimed to transform Jinnah Hospital into the region’s largest medical complex. SIUT Director Prof. Adib Rizvi emphasized that health is a birthright, and healthcare should be accessible. The CM vowed his government’s commitment of $15 million for the Jinnah Hospital Emergency Tower Project.
Conclusion
With the launch of these key facilities, SIUT and the Sindh government are expanding healthcare access. These efforts are expected to significantly improve the lives of patients in need.