Karachi’s Major Hospital Gets New OPD Block

Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab celebrated the inauguration of the recently built Quaid-i-Awam Outpatient Department (OPD) Block at Abbasi Shaheed Hospital. The new block now provides outpatient services, marking a significant step towards improving healthcare for patients as part of ongoing efforts to modernize the hospital. During the inauguration ceremony, Wahab announced plans to establish a new board called Friends of Karachi, which will oversee the hospital's operations and enhance its management.

The board will comprise representatives from both public and private sectors and will also monitor other civic matters, aiming to create a sustainable system that remains functional regardless of changes in leadership.

Wahab outlined a two-phase plan for hospital improvements. Phase one will concentrate on enhancing medical services, while phase two will focus on administrative operations, including the supply and distribution of medicines. To ensure the effective distribution of medicines, the administration will suspend new purchases until a transparent process is established to address gaps between procurement and delivery.

Wahab emphasized the importance of maintaining cleanliness and building maintenance in government hospitals, stressing that these aspects are as crucial as providing medical treatment.