04/10/2026
Representatives from the Young Doctors Association (YDA) Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) and YDA Sindh successfully conducted emergency health checkups today for the returning Pakistani crew members. These individuals were recently rescued following the hijacking of Oil Tanker Honour 25 by Somali pirates.
A distinguished delegation officially received the crew members upon their arrival. The reception committee included the Governor of Sindh, Minister of Human Resources Mr. Saeed Ghani, Minister of Local Government Mr. Nasir Hussain, and Director General of Foreign Affairs Mr. Irfan Soomro.
Providing immediate frontline medical care, the expert assessment team included Dr. Jawad Samejo (Information Secretary, YDA Sindh), Dr. Imran Ali Arain (Spokesperson, YDA JPMC), Dr. Altaf Chachar (Vice President, YDA JPMC), and Dr. Sanober (Assistant Professor).
Prior to their arrival, JPMC had enacted strict emergency preparedness measures based on communication from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which indicated the injured crew and their families were expected to arrive at JPMC Emergency around 4:00 PM. To ensure immediate and comprehensive care, Orthopedics, General Surgery, and Neurosurgery teams were requested to remain present in the ER, with all on-call doctors and consultants required to be available on the floor.
During the initial assessment, the YDA medical team thoroughly evaluated the patients. The examinations revealed that several crew members had sustained various injuries to their upper and lower limbs. Fortunately, the medical team confirmed that none of the individuals suffered serious or life-threatening injuries.
Initial JPMC protocols outlined that all patients would be assessed and managed in the ER, with dischargeable patients being sent home with their families and others remaining admitted for further treatment. However, following the stabilization and primary medical clearance provided by the YDA team, the crew members were successfully shifted to a private hospital for continued care and observation.
YDA JPMC and YDA Sindh remain steadfast in their commitment to providing exceptional emergency care and commend the seamless coordination between government ministries, hospital administration, and healthcare workers during this national emergency.
Media Contact:
Dr. Imran Ali Arain
Spokesperson, YDA JPMC
Karachi, Sindh