Revolutionising Public Healthcare In Karachi Patients’ Aid – JPMC

Healthcare is a basic human right, yet people of Karachi struggle with access to quality treatment due to exponential inflation rate and economic conditions. For low-income residents of Karachi, quality healthcare often comes at a price they cannot afford. The government hospitals, overwhelmed and under-resourced, struggle to meet the ever-growing demand whereas the private institutions, while offering advanced treatment options, remain inaccessible due to their high costs. Amidst this challenge, Patients’ Aid -JPMC emerges as a beacon of hope for many.

The Patients’ Aid Foundation isn’t just another healthcare charity. Founded in 1990, it operates in a unique public-private partnership with the Sindh government with a mission is to transform the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC), more commonly known as Jinnah Hospital, by equipping it with state of the art infrastructure, advanced technology and human resources  turning it into a modern, quality healthcare for the marginalized.

Critical Care Challenges in Pakistan

Having revamped 20 out of 28 wards at Jinnah Hospital, Karachi Patients Aid has enabled access to high quality treatment including Cyberknife Robotic Cancer treatment, Radiological diagnostics, OPD, Surgeries, Gynae & Obstetrics care, Nephrology, Neurology and accidents & emergency for all.

Patients’ Aid’s initiatives:

Did you know in Karachi, over 100,000 people suffer from kidney disease? Renal failure is a silent epidemic, affecting thousands in Karachi alone. For many, access to dialysis treatment is akin to a distant dream, burdened by exorbitant costs. Recognizing this pressing need, the Patients Aid Foundation stepped in to bridge the gap between healthcare and affordability, offering a free dialysis centre in Karachi. But that’s not all; the Patients Aid Foundation is not stopping until every single individual in our society becomes worry-free about healthcare assistance.

Additionally, Jinnah Hospital’s cancer treatment, facilitated by CyberKnife and Tomotherapy are  remarkable advancements for all Pakistanis and are among exclusive technologies brought to Pakistan to seamlessly cure critical conditions.

To learn more about Patients Aid Foundation’s CyberKnife technology, click here read our article.

A Fight for Basic Rights

Healthcare, a fundamental right, shouldn’t become a privilege only for the fortunate ones. This is where non-profit organisations like the Patients’ Aid Foundation emerge as a lifeline for countless underprivileged individuals. It is bridging the gap in access to crucial healthcare services, offering hope and a fighting chance to those battling illnesses like cancer, emergencies, or struggling with blood disorders, kidney issues, and gynaecological concerns. 

Through the generosity of donors, Patients’ Aid ensures that financial constraints don’t become a death sentence, facilitating essential quality care and a chance at life for the most vulnerable in our society.

The need for change

Perhaps we underestimate the number who struggle. An estimated 80% of Pakistan’s population is Zakat or Sadaqah eligible. So, let’s bridge the healthcare gap in Pakistan together. Therefore we must continue to  support organisations like Patients’ Aid Foundation and advocate for accessible public healthcare for all.

Every contribution counts 

Even in times of economic hardship, your generosity, whether big or small, or even volunteering your time, can profoundly impact lives and ensure equitable access to quality treatment in Karachi for everyone. Remember, a simple act of kindness has the power to create lasting change.

Become a beacon of hope for those in need. Visit Patents’ Aid’s website or contact directly at 0301-8278222  to learn more about how Patients’ Aid Foundation supports patient welfare work and get involved in healthcare initiatives. 

We encourage you to support their valuable work and share this information with anyone who might need it.