Karachi has achieved a significant milestone in healthcare with the inauguration of Pakistan’s first genetic molecular laboratory at Jinnah Sindh Medical University (JSMU). The Association of Pakistani Physicians of North America (APPNA) established this groundbreaking facility. It Promises to revolutionise medical diagnostics in the country.
Early Detection of Genetic Disorders
The laboratory is intended to fill a critical gap in the early detection and management of genetic disorders. Equipped with cutting-edge technology, it diagnoses physical and mental disabilities in premature babies and identifies genetic defects in children and adults. This allows families to predict health risks and receive early interventions and tailored medical care.
Speaking at the launch event at the Karachi Press Club, APPNA President Dr. Asif Mohiuddin highlighted the lab’s transformative potential. “This facility is a significant step toward modernising medical diagnostics in Pakistan. It will enable us to detect genetic disorders and prevent complications in premature infants,” he stated.
State-of-the-Art Capabilities
It provides prenatal diagnostic capabilities like assessing genetic makeup and establishing a child’s gender through extraction from maternal fluid. It has brought Pakistan up to global medical genetics standards, opening new avenues of hope for thousands of families.
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Prof. Amjad Siraj Memon, Vice Chancellor of JSMU, pointed out that such facilities are urgently needed in the region as resources are scarce. Sindh’s public hospitals are dealing with an enormous number of patients, such as over 1,000 cases of brain and spinal injuries daily. Only 15 neurosurgeons spread over eight facilities handle these. Statistics like these call for modern diagnostic and treatment tools.
The Role of Diaspora Organisations
The establishment of the lab also reflects the critical role diaspora organisations such as APPNA play in Pakistan’s healthcare development. Their funding and expertise fill gaps in a system limited by scarce resources and infrastructure.
The launch of this genetic molecular lab is both a milestone for Pakistan’s medical community and a ray of hope for families who wander through the uncertainty of a genetic disorder. In the country’s healthcare system, which is working to catch up with all the developments happening worldwide, this initiative reminds us all of the impact innovation and collaboration can bring to deprived communities.
With this lab, Pakistan is taking bold steps to face its healthcare challenges, thus ensuring a healthier future for generations.
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