Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab, accompanied by Deputy Mayor Salman Abdullah Murad, on Saturday, inaugurated haemophilia ward at Abbasi Shaheed Hospital.
The six-bed ward, especially for women, has been staffed by the female paramedics.
Speaking at the inauguration, the mayor said, haemophilia treatment costs thousands of rupees but considering financial constraints of people, the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has offered free treatment in its hospitals under public-private partnership.
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He added that a male ward had been set up four months ago, and with the establishment of the female ward, patients from across Sindh would benefit.
Wahab further announced plans for free diagnostic tests and the establishment of a gynaecology ward at Abbasi Shaheed Hospital.
Wahab stressed the need for legislation and awareness campaigns for haemophilia tests.
A view of the newly inaugurated haemophilia ward at Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, equipped to provide specialised care for patients with bleeding disorders. Photo: X
He warned that protests, fixing banners, carrying placards and raising slogans for any reason would not be allowed in the hospitals. “Those who don’t work will have to go home,” he remarked.
Commenting on the city’s civic issues, Wahab said, the city government, in coordination with Jamaat-e-Islami and MQM, has decided to remove encroachments from across the metropolis. He specifically added that sometimes, government action is delayed due to the court orders.
He admitted that digging up roads before the rains created difficulties for citizens but confirmed that repair work had already begun.
