DUHS inaugurates state-of-the-art cancer centre

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KARACHI: Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) has officially inaugurated its Comprehensive Cancer Centre (CCC) at the Ojha campus, with Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah praising the development and pledging an additional Rs2 billion for advanced equipment.

The CCC, built at a cost of Rs6.4 billion, features cutting-edge facilities for diagnosis and treatment, including Radiation Oncology, Medical Oncology, and Nuclear Medicine Theranostics. Cancer patients have been benefiting from nuclear medicine and high-quality imaging services for over a month.

Speaking at a related ceremony on April 16, Chief Minister Shah emphasised the centre's potential to transform cancer care in the province, providing affordable treatment to patients across the region. He commended DUHS Vice Chancellor Prof Dr M Saeed Quraishy and his team for their dedication and hard work.

The CCC boasts advanced research and teaching facilities, aligning with DUHS's commitment to innovative healthcare solutions.

VC Dr Quraishy highlighted key achievements during his tenure, including the establishment of the comprehensive cancer facility, organ transplantation programme, and advanced ophthalmology services.

Additionally, Dr Quraishy mentioned the university's role in establishing the Sindh Infectious Diseases Hospital (SIDH) during the COVID-19 pandemic and the setup of a BSL-3 laboratory at a cost of Rs1.2 billion.

Key features of the new cancer centre include state-of-the-art departments -- Radiation Oncology, Medical Oncology, and Nuclear Medicine Theranostics; advanced research and teaching facilities --enhancing healthcare education and innovation: affordable treatment --transforming cancer care in the province.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by senior faculty members, administrative staff, and government officials, showcasing the collaborative effort behind this significant healthcare milestone. 

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Two pro-vice chancellors of DUHS, Professor Jehan Ara Hassan and Professor Nazli Hussain also spoke.

The construction works for the said facility –DUHS-Comprehensive Cancer Centre (CCC), a complex ensuring the four major components and services meant for diagnosis and multidisciplinary treatment, were initiated in 2022, with a Gama Knife Radiosurgery unit functional since 2021 for patients suffering from brain tumours, according to a personnel.

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With an uninterrupted 23-year career in daily journalism (1991-2013), the author/editor of this blog currently serves as Editor of Social Track, a weekly newspaper focused on social sectors, based in Karachi. Holding a master's degree in Mass Communications from the University of Karachi (1990), his professional experience includes roles as senior reporter at Daily Dawn, Karachi (May 2001-August 2013) and Chief Reporter at The News International, Karachi (April 1991-May 2001). He has a strong background in development journalism, he has an extensive portfolio of news stories, analytical reports and features covering a wide range of sectors. He has had the privilege of covering numerous high-profile figures, including Pakistani presidents, prime ministers, army chiefs, foreign dignitaries, and VVIPs and attending conferences and workshops abroad. He began his journalism career in the early 1980s. Throughout his career, he has received several national awards from government and private organisations. He has contributed to various radio and TV/channel broadcasts and has also served as a trainer at workshops in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad, focused on training journalists.

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