World Radiology Day – Impact of Patients’ Aid revamped Radiology Department at JPMC 

Join us now to support life-saving Radiological Care for Pakistan’s most vulnerable

On World Radiology Day, Patients’ Aid celebrates the vital role of JPMC Radiology Department revamped by Patients’ Aid Foundation for diagnosis and treatment of life-threatening conditions with its most advanced diagnostic facilities including MRI, CT scans, Mammograms, X Rays, Ultrasound, Fluoroscopy, Endoscopy, Dexa Scan Echo, Elastography and radiotherapy.

For underserved communities in Pakistan, access to life-saving services is often a distant dream. That’s where Patients’ Aid steps in. With their unwavering support, the development of an accessible radiology care department at Jinnah Hospital, Karachi is transforming healthcare and is a victory worth celebrating. Thanks to Patients’ Aid, millions of patients coming from underserved areas of Karachi, Sindh, Balochistan and other parts of the country  receive advanced radiological care, free of charge. If you’d like to make a difference, you can help us continue providing life-saving treatment to those in need. Click here to contribute.

Patients’ Aid supporting health and saving lives at JPMC

It is said rightly that those who empathise with the suffering of others truly embody the spirit of humanity. Patients’ Aid is a nonprofit organisation bridging the gap between life-saving medical care and the communities that need it most. At JPMC, the foundation’s support has enabled the hospital to offer free radiology care to over 700,00 patients annually, many of whom come from the most underprivileged regions of Pakistan, including remote areas of Sindh, Balochistan, and Punjab.

With over 20 medical facilities and cutting-edge treatment options, JPMC has become a lifeline for those facing life-threatening illnesses. To date, Patients’ Aid has facilitated more than 4,500 radiosurgery sessions and over 20,000 radiotherapy sessions. Each year, 782,000 radiological diagnostics, such as MRIs, CT scans, X-rays, mammograms, and ultrasounds, are performed to detect and diagnose illnesses in underserved communities.

If you want to learn more about mammograms and breast cancer, we’ve dedicated an entire month to raising awareness, celebrating breast cancer survivors, and empowering women to seek the treatment they deserve.

Patients Aid transforming lives through technology and compassion 

A cornerstone of this success is Jinnah Hospital’s radiology department, Pakistan’s largest of its kind. Thanks to the Patients’ Aid Foundation, this department was built from the ground up and is now fully equipped with an extensive range of diagnostic tools to serve more than 2,000 patients daily. The department includes:

• 20 X-rays and fluoroscopy machines
• 2 endoscopy machines
• 5 CT scan machines
• 2 mammography machines
• 1 PET-CT Scan
• 42 US Dopplers
• 5 MRI Scans
• 2 DEXA scans
• 4 Echo machines
• 1 Elastography machine

These resources have been made possible through the unwavering support of generous donors and the Sindh government, who have enabled the Foundation to offer diagnostic services completely free of charge.

Beyond diagnostics, the Patients’ Aid Foundation has revolutionised cancer care at JPMC with the introduction of non-invasive treatments like CyberKnife. This innovative therapy provides early-stage cancer patients with a precise, pain-free option for treatment, saving lives that would otherwise be lost. Normally, this treatment would cost a significant amount, but thanks to the Foundation’s donors, it is provided at no cost to the patients.

While the cost of treating one cancer patient with the CyberKnife is approximately Rs. 100,000, your generous donations make this life-saving treatment accessible to those in need. Every rupee you donate goes directly toward saving lives, ensuring that no patient is turned away due to financial limitations.

Success Stories

The impact of Patients’ Aid extends beyond technology, it translates into real-life stories of hope and survival. Here are just a few examples of how advanced treatment has transformed the lives of young patients:

• Dr. Syeda Rubab Ali: A 30-year-old woman from Islamabad, Syeda overcame an acoustic neuroma tumour through CyberKnife treatment at JPMC. This non-invasive treatment provided precise radiation therapy, effectively treating the tumour with minimal risk.
• Hurrein Zehra: An eight-year-old from Attock, Punjab, Hurrein faced high-risk spinal cancer. Thanks to Patients’ Aid’s introduction of TomoTherapy at JPMC, Hurrein received targeted radiation therapy that minimised damage to healthy tissue, giving her a fighting chance to regain her childhood.
• Khaula Ali: Ten-year-old Khaula from Karachi was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumour. Through advanced treatment at JPMC, she was given hope when all seemed lost.
• Zayan Ali: Just two years old, Zayan from Manghopir, Karachi, was diagnosed with a high-grade brain tumour. Thanks to TomoTherapy at JPMC, provided by Patients’ Aid, Zayan is now on the path to recovery.

Today, Syeda Rubab, Hurrein, Khaula, and Zayan are living testaments to the life-saving impact of Patients’ Aid’s mission. Their stories illustrate how access to advanced treatment can rewrite the narrative for even the most vulnerable patients.

Together, let’s make a meaningful difference

Patients’ Aid’s mission is clear: to serve humanity by providing advanced healthcare to those in dire need. By bridging the gap between cutting-edge technology and underserved patients, Patients’ Aid offers hope where it’s needed most.

Imagine a Pakistan where every child, every adult facing critical illness, has access to the treatments they deserve. Patients’ Aid is tirelessly working to bring us closer to that reality. But they can’t do it alone.

As part of our collective responsibility, Zakat is a powerful way to purify our wealth and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those suffering. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said, “Charity does not decrease wealth; rather it increases it and brings blessings.” Every act of kindness, every donation, no matter how small, has the potential to change a life.

Take action now and donate to support Patients’ Aid

Will you be the one to offer hope to those in need? With your Zakat, Sadaqah, or donations, Patients’ Aid can continue this noble humanitarian work. Every donation helps save lives and ensures that healthcare remains accessible to those who need it most.

To contribute and be part of this transformative mission, visit Patients’ Aid’s website or contact us at the provided numbers. 

Join our humanitarian initiatives like Karachi k dost; jinnah k sath. By contributing your Roz ka Sadqa, you will help us provide life-saving cancer treatments and diagnostic services to those in need. Together, we can make a lasting impact, healing and uplifting the lives of countless individuals battling illness.

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