KARACHI (TNS) KARACHI Sindh Health Minister Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho inaugurated the newly established phlebotomy services and subspecialty orthopaedic clinics and operation theatres at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC). She was accompanied by Prof. Amjad Siraj (Vice Chancellor), Prof. Shahid Rasul (Executive Director JPMC), Prof. Tariq Mahmood (PAF Representative), Prof. Nighat Shah (Pro Vice Chancellor), Dr. Nousheen Rauf (Deputy Director), and Dr. Sadam Saleh (ADM JPMC).
The Minister visited postoperative patients of paediatric orthopaedics, sports injuries, and musculoskeletal tumors, appreciating their remarkable recovery and commending the department’s commitment to excellence.
Dr. Pechuho directed the preparation of a comprehensive proposal for province-wide training workshops and free distribution of clubfoot braces and shoes across Sindh to expand orthopedic care accessibility.
The newly inaugurated specialized facilities include: Phlebotomy Services led by Dr. Sadam Saleh, Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery led by Dr. Pervaiz Ahmed, Sports Medicine & Surgery led by Dr. Yasir Hussain Khan, and Musculoskeletal Tumor Surgery led by Dr. Farukh Hussain.
These services aim to provide advanced surgical care for complex sports injuries and bone or soft tissue tumor cases.
Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho praised the leadership of Prof. Shahid Rasul and Dr. Sadam Saleh for their vision in pioneering advanced phlebotomy and orthopedic services, reaffirming the Sindh Government’s commitment to strengthening specialized surgical care for both children and adults across the province.
