Patients’ Aid Enables Free Advanced Radiology Accessible at JPMC
Free PET SCAN at JPMC
Every diagnosis begins with a question, and sometimes the answer can change an entire family’s future. At Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC), Karachi, the Radiology Department helps answer those questions through advanced diagnostic imaging, supported by Patients’ Aid Foundation, which works to make essential investigations available Free to patients who cannot afford private healthcare.
Observed annually on 8 November, World Radiography Day recognises the importance of medical imaging in modern healthcare. At JPMC, however, its significance extends beyond technology. It represents thousands of patients receiving the opportunity to understand their illness, pursue treatment and face uncertainty with greater clarity.
World Radiography Day and the Importance of Early Diagnosis
Free Mammogram at JPMC
A patient may arrive at a hospital with persistent pain, an unexplained swelling, a suspected fracture or symptoms of a serious illness. Before treatment can begin, doctors often need to understand what is happening inside the body.
This is where radiology becomes indispensable.
Medical imaging allows healthcare professionals to examine internal structures, identify abnormalities, investigate injuries and assess disease progression. From detecting fractures to evaluating tumours and monitoring complex medical conditions, radiological investigations inform critical clinical decisions.
For families already struggling with medical expenses, access to these investigations can make an enormous difference. A diagnostic test should never become an insurmountable financial obstacle between a patient and appropriate medical attention.
Discover the Scale of JPMC Radiology Department in Karachi
The Radiology Department at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) is among Pakistan’s major public-sector diagnostic imaging facilities. Located in Karachi, it serves patients requiring routine investigations, advanced imaging and specialised diagnostic procedures.
With support from Patients’ Aid Foundation, the department has developed substantial diagnostic capacity, including modern imaging equipment and facilities for a wide range of investigations.
Its reported activity demonstrates the considerable demand for accessible diagnostic healthcare.
| Radiology facts | Reported figures |
| Daily radiology diagnostics | Approximately 3,000 |
| Annual radiology tests, 2024–25 | 318,103 |
| Patients’ Aid Foundation’s healthcare journey | Since 1990 |
| Departments supported across JPMC | More than 20 |
Sources: Patients’ Aid Foundation website and Annual Report 2024–25. Daily and annual figures reflect separate published reporting metrics.
These numbers represent more than institutional activity. Behind every investigation is a person waiting for answers, a doctor assessing the next course of action and a family hoping that treatment remains within reach.
Explore Advanced Radiology Services Available at JPMC
The department offers a comprehensive range of diagnostic imaging services, supporting patients across multiple medical specialties.
| Diagnostic service | Medical purpose |
| Digital X-rays | Examination of bones, chest and other structures |
| Fluoroscopy | Real-time imaging and specialised contrast investigations |
| CT scans | Detailed cross-sectional imaging of internal organs |
| MRI scans | Detailed assessment of soft tissues, organs and neurological structures |
| Ultrasound | Examination of abdominal, pelvic and small-part structures |
| Doppler ultrasound | Assessment of blood flow and vascular conditions |
| Mammography | Breast imaging and investigation of abnormalities |
| Interventional radiology | Image-guided biopsies, drainage and selected vascular procedures |
The department also supports specialised imaging, including PET-CT and other advanced diagnostic investigations.
Its round-the-clock emergency services are particularly important when patients require urgent imaging following accidents, injuries or sudden medical complications. Scheduled investigations and specialised procedures are conducted through the department’s regular operational arrangements.
Beyond patient services, JPMC also contributes to medical education by providing postgraduate clinical training opportunities for doctors pursuing specialist qualifications.
Patients’ Aid Foundation and Its Contribution to Free Radiology Care
Since 1990, Patients’ Aid Foundation has worked alongside the Government of Sindh through a public-private partnership at JPMC to improve access to quality healthcare for economically disadvantaged patients.
As a registered non-profit organisation, the foundation supports more than 20 departments through medical equipment, infrastructure development, healthcare resources and patient assistance.
Patients’ Aid’s contribution to radiology is particularly significant. By supporting diagnostic infrastructure and advanced imaging equipment, Patients’ Aid helps patients access investigations that might otherwise be financially inaccessible. Its radiology programme includes MRI, CT, PET-CT, ultrasound, Doppler, mammography and other diagnostic facilities.
Patients’ Aid’s assistance makes eligible diagnostic services available at Jinnah Hospital without financial burden on vulnerable patients.
Your Sadqa/Zakat Can Help Someone Receive a Diagnosis
Not every medical breakthrough begins in an operating theatre. Some begin with an image,a careful examination and the ability to identify what the human eye cannot see. Radiology gives doctors that essential perspective, helping them investigate disease, assess injuries and determine appropriate treatment. At JPMC, Karachi, this work takes place on an extraordinary scale, withPatients’ Aid Foundation supporting access to diagnostic services for thousands of patients.
World Radiography Day is an occasion to recognise this often-unseen dimension of healthcare and the collective effort required to keep essential diagnostic investigations accessible.
Your contribution to Patients’ Aid Foundation can support:
- MRI and CT investigations: Help patients access advanced imaging when doctors require detailed diagnostic information.
- Cancer diagnostics: Support investigations that assist doctors in evaluating suspected malignancies and planning appropriate treatment.
- Emergency imaging: Help maintain access to essential diagnostic resources for accident and emergency patients.
- Ultrasound and Doppler services: Support investigations required across medical, surgical and vascular specialties.
- Medical equipment: Contribute towards maintaining and expanding diagnostic capacity.
- Free medicines and patient assistance: Help patients continue treatment after their investigations.
- Hospital infrastructure: Support improvements that allow public healthcare facilities to serve more people.
A donation does not have to be substantial to be meaningful. Collective generosity can help sustain services that thousands of families depend upon.
Stand With Patients’ Aid Foundation This World Radiography Day
Patients’ Aid Foundation continues to work towards a healthcare system in which poverty does not determine who receives medical attention.
Your Zakat, Sadaqah, Khairaat and charitable contributions can help keep essential diagnostic services accessible to those who need them most.
A scan may last a few minutes, but the reassurance it provides can influence an entire family’s future. Help another patient receive the answers they are waiting for.
Donate to Patients’ Aid Foundation and support Free Radiology and Diagnostic Services at JPMC.
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