Patients’ Aid Revived Orthopaedic Workshop at Jinnah Hospital Gifting Artificial Limbs to the disabled

Across Pakistan, orthopaedic conditions are becoming alarmingly common, and so is the urgency to treat them. A combination of factors, including a rapidly growing population, a surge in road traffic accidents, and an aging demographic suffering from degenerative bone diseases has placed immense pressure on the country’s already strained healthcare infrastructure. Hospitals struggle with outdated equipment, chronic shortages of trained orthopaedic surgeons, and an ever-increasing number of patients needing artificial limbs for turning their disability into ability.

The consequence? Thousands of patients are left untreated or waiting for months, sometimes years, for a chance to walk again, recover from injuries, or regain basic mobility.

Orthopaedic Workshop Facility at JPMC is Brought Back to Life

Understanding the need for Patients’ Aid has transformed the Orthopaedics Workshop at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC), one of Pakistan’s oldest and largest public hospitals in Karachi. Orthopaedics workshop established in 1954 was non functional since the last several years due to lack of funds. 

But in 2025, something extraordinary happened. Patients’ Aid stepped in and transformed this into a fully functioning, modern orthopaedic workshop. For the first time in decades, the underprivileged patients had access to quality, free artificial limbs at JPMC, transforming lives of young and old.

Helping Patients Walk Again With Dignity

The upgraded facility at JPMC now offers a range of prosthetic and orthotic solutions that are changing lives every day. From provision of free artificial limbs to free spine supports, the services provided go far beyond basic treatment, they restore independence, dignity, and hope.

Your support turns disability into ability

Here’s what has already been achieved in a short period:

• With the dedicated support of Patients’ Aid, amputees are being fitted with custom-made below-knee and above-knee prosthetic limbs followed by physiotherapy enabling them to walk confidently turning disability into ability. These devices not only restore mobility but also bring back hope and dignity to those who thought they had become disabled for life.
• Patients suffering from spinal injuries are receiving specially designed Free spine jackets that provide crucial support during the recovery process, helping them maintain proper posture, reducing pain and accelerating healing.
• Patients facing challenges with walking due to weak or deformed ankles are being equipped with FREE ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs). These devices improve stability and balance, allowing patients to move more safely and comfortably in their daily lives.

All these essential services are being provided through efficient systems established by Patients’ Aid at JPMC where many patients receive their devices on the same day. This prompt and compassionate care ensures that no one has to wait long to take the first step towards a better life.

Through this transformative work, Patients’ Aid is not only delivering medical assistance but also empowering countless individuals to overcome physical barriers and reclaim their place in society confidently.

Affordable Devices That Make a Real Difference

Despite the life-changing benefits, these orthopaedic aids are provided at extremely low costs, and to the patient, they are free, thanks to the generous backing of Patients’ Aid Foundation. Here’s a look at how affordable these tools are when compared to private alternatives:

These prices are only a fraction of what private clinics charge, yet the services are provided in a facility that meets professional medical standards and welcomes everyone, regardless of their financial background. Patients’ Aid believes that healthcare should not be a luxury but a basic necessity accessible to all, especially those who cannot afford it.

That is why Patients’ Aid is on a mission to use your generous donations, whether Sadaqah, zakat, or khairaat, to support this noble cause. If you are moved by this cause and want to make a real difference in the lives of those facing orthopaedic challenges, now is the time to act. Click here to support Patients’ Aid in making this initiative a success.

More Than Just a Workshop

The revamped orthopaedic unit is designed not only for treatment, but also to offer a better and smooth experience for every patient who walks in.

Here’s what makes this facility stand out:

• A digital reception system ensures quick and organised check-ins
• CCTV security and monitoring help protect both patients and staff
• A dedicated PTCL helpline provides timely assistance and information
• Qualified consultants are available daily to guide patients with expert care

It’s not just about healing bodies, it’s about restoring trust in public healthcare and ensuring patients’ rights and welfare in Pakistan are respected and upheld.

Best Healthcare NGO in Pakistan That Puts People First

The impact of Patients’ Aid extends far beyond this one department. They’re setting a national example for how medical charity organisations can provide sustainable, high-quality, and cost-effective healthcare solutions for underserved communities.

They have been doing this humanitarian work for a long time, supporting everything from medical ICU facilities and radiology departments to cancer care, affordable gynaecology services, mental health, free dialysis, accident and emergency assistance and more. Now, by making orthopaedic services for underprivileged patients at JPMC accessible, efficient, and compassionate, Patients’ Aid is doing far more than treating physical disabilities. They’re giving people back their lives, their mobility, and their hope.

When We Come Together, Healing Becomes Possible

In a country where thousands struggle every day to access even the most basic care, the revival of JPMC’s orthopaedic department is a story of what’s possible when communities come together to help those in need. 

Your contribution, whether it’s a one-time gift or your zakat donation in Pakistan, can bring hope, mobility, and a brighter future to those who need it most. By contributing through the official Patients’ Aid donation website, you become a vital part of a movement that’s making free healthcare in Pakistan not just a promise, but a reality.

This is your chance to change lives, to help people walk again, and to restore independence to those who have been left behind. No act of kindness is too small, your generosity can transform pain into progress and despair into hope.

Join Patients’ Aid today and be the reason someone takes their first step toward a new life.