01/08/2026
Dr. Ruth K. M Pfau Civil Hospital Karachi Inaugurates 24/7 Satellite Pharmacy and Hands Over 4K Paediatric Laparoscopic Tower
Karachi, 1 August 2026:
Dr. Ruth K. M. Pfau Civil Hospital Karachi today held the inauguration of the 24/7 Satellite Pharmacy and the handing over ceremony of the newly procured 4K Paediatric Laparoscopic Tower, marking another important step towards providing advanced, high-quality, and timely healthcare services to the people of Sindh.
The ceremony was graced by Senator Syed Waqar Mehdi, General Secretary, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Sindh, who formally inaugurated the 24/7 Satellite Pharmacy and handed over the 4K Paediatric Laparoscopic Tower to the Department of Paediatric Surgery. The event was attended by Professor Arif Mateen, Head of the Department of Paediatric Surgery, Mr. Javed Nagori, Mr. Taimur Sial, senior consultants, faculty members, and other distinguished guests.
Addressing the gathering, Senator Syed Waqar Mehdi appreciated the hospital administration's efforts to modernize healthcare facilities and reiterated the Government of Sindh's commitment to strengthening public healthcare institutions through the provision of advanced medical technologies and improved patient services.
Speaking on the occasion, Medical Superintendent Dr. Syed Muhammad Khalid Bukhari said that the 4K Paediatric Laparoscopic Tower would significantly enhance minimally invasive paediatric surgical services. He further stated that the newly established 24/7 Satellite Pharmacy has been created to ensure uninterrupted access to emergency and specialized medicines that are not routinely available at the regular pharmacy counters, enabling timely treatment for patients around the clock.
Professor Arif Mateen, Head of the Department of Paediatric Surgery, said that the addition of the 4K Paediatric Laparoscopic Tower represents a major advancement for paediatric surgical care and will enable the department to perform complex minimally invasive procedures with greater precision, improved safety, and better outcomes for children.
Dr. Ruth K. M. Pfau Civil Hospital Karachi will continue its efforts to improve healthcare delivery through modern infrastructure, innovative services, and patient-centered initiatives, ensuring quality healthcare for the people of Sindh.
