KARACHI:Karachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab, has stated that their goal
is to improve healthcare facilities to provide relief to people during times of
inflation, and they remain committed to this objective.
He expressed
these views while speaking to media representatives after inaugurating the
dental unit and nursery facilities at Gizri Maternity Home.
Wahab mentioned
that over the past year, 14 hospitals under the Karachi Metropolitan
Corporation have been improved, with assistance from the Sindh government of
the Pakistan Peoples Party. He added that the journey of improvement in the
city would continue in the same manner.
The mayor’s
representative for political affairs, KaramullahWaqasi, and others were also
present. He noted that this old hospital in Gizri was privatised at one time,
and the private organisation was charging heavily for treatment.
When the KMC
reactivated the hospital, significant changes began to take place. He
emphasised their determination to improve the hospital, resulting in noticeable
improvements.
The mayor said
that in Gizri Maternity Home, steps have been taken to improve the wards, and
with the establishment of the dental unit and nursery, the facility will be
able to serve the people of the area even better.
He shared that in
this hospital, OPD costs Rs20, and ultrasound is available for Rs150. Delivery
services are provided for only Rs2,000, and root canal treatment for Rs500.
Wahab mentioned
that they have improved the gynaecology ward of Abbasi Shaheed Hospital and
established a child health institution there. The dental system is running
successfully in ASH, and since the appointment of the Jiyala mayor, the nursing
department has been made operational.
Similarly,
Sarfraz Rafiqui Shaheed Hospital was not operational, but facilities have now
been provided there, including dental services and sugar tests.
He also
highlighted that the leadership of the Pakistan Peoples Party activated the
nursing school at Karachi Institute of Heart Diseases, which will improve the
economic conditions of 130 families.
He assured that
the challenges faced over the past year have been overcome and that hospitals
facing water issues will be addressed on a priority basis.
