KARACHI: Karachi authorities have launched a citywide kidney disease screening programme to detect cases early and improve access to treatment.
In a statement on Saturday, Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab said that under the initiative, the Karachi Institute of Kidney Diseases (KIKD) will conduct screening at the union council level in different parts of the city in coordination with local union council chairmen.
“The purpose of the programme is to diagnose kidney diseases at an early stage and determine the actual number of affected patients in Karachi.”
He said initial screening would help identify people at risk of kidney disease and facilitate further medical examinations. Those requiring treatment would be referred to relevant health facilities for medical care and other necessary services.
“This is not merely about screening. Providing affected citizens with guidance, treatment and access to medical facilities is also our responsibility,” Wahab said.
The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) will also launch a public awareness campaign on kidney diseases to encourage timely diagnosis and preventive measures among residents.
Wahab said patients from Karachi and other parts of Pakistan were seeking treatment at KIKD, underscoring the growing demand for specialised kidney care.
He said the KMC was taking practical steps to strengthen its hospitals and healthcare institutions to provide residents with better and more effective medical services.
The screening programme is expected to provide authorities with a clearer picture of the prevalence of kidney disease in Karachi while enabling earlier intervention for residents requiring specialised care.
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