KARACHI: Individuals with disabilities shared their remarkable journeys of recovery and resilience during a special event held at the Indus Hospital’s Korangi campus on Saturday.
The programme, organized by the hospital’s Physical Rehabilitation Centre (PRC) to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, highlighted the power of perseverance and inclusive healthcare.
An inclusive walk was the centerpiece of the event, led by over 50 individuals with artificial limbs, accompanied by healthcare professionals and senior hospital leadership. The walk symbolized empowerment, determination, and the potential of inclusive communities.
Dr. Amin Chinoy, Executive Director of the PRC, highlighted the transformative impact of the centre’s rehabilitation services, sharing stories of patients who regained mobility through prosthetics and mobility aids. He also updated attendees on the ongoing expansion of the Korangi campus to meet the increasing demand for rehabilitation services.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Abdul Bari Khan, President of the Indus Hospital and Health Network, reaffirmed the hospital’s mission to provide world-class healthcare free of cost. He underscored the importance of creating healthcare facilities accessible to all, emphasizing inclusivity regardless of physical or financial barriers.
“Since its establishment in 2015, the PRC has been a beacon of hope, offering prosthetics, orthotics, physiotherapy, and mobility aids,” Dr. Chinoy said. “These services have expanded to multiple locations, including Recep Tayyip Erdogan Hospital in Muzaffargarh and District Headquarters Hospital in Badin.”
He highlighted the transformative impact of the center’s services. Since its inception in 2015, the PRC has served as a beacon of hope, registering 24,869 patients and providing 8,008 prosthetic devices and 17,470 orthotic devices. These life-changing services have empowered patients to regain mobility and independence.
The event drew prominent medical professionals, including Farhan Khan, Associate Professor at Dow University of Health Sciences; Ahmed Waqas Memon from the Sindh Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; and Muhammad Ali, Vice Principal of Liaquat School of Physical Therapy.
(News courtesy & photo : Umair Sharif )
