Under the new setup, separate control locks have been installed outside each ward, enabling the supply to be shut off in one ward without affecting others – a safety feature being introduced for the first time in any hospital across Sindh.
The inauguration ceremony of the oxygen supply upgradation project was held on Friday and attended by PPP leaders Senator Waqar Mehdi and Javed Nagori, along with the hospital’s Medical Superintendent Dr Khalid Bukhari.
Speaking to the media, Senator Mehdi said the hospital had long faced challenges in maintaining stable oxygen supply, which have now been resolved through this advanced system. “All 40 wards across five buildings are now linked to a centralised, computerised oxygen supply that can be managed in real time,” he said.
He added that the Civil Hospital is the only healthcare facility in Sindh equipped with such a system. “The Civil Hospital team is serving humanity with dedication, catering to patients from both Sindh and Balochistan,” he added.
Senator Mehdi further said that fees in government hospitals under various categories are being reviewed to ease the burden on patients. “Medicines and diagnostic tests are being provided free of cost in Civil, Jinnah, and all other public hospitals,” he added.
MS Dr Bukhari said the oxygen supply upgradation project was completed with the support of the Sindh government and the provincial Health Department at a cost of Rs40-50 million. He said additional development work is also underway, including the construction of a new tower and an emergency block, while the provincial health minister is giving special attention to Civil Hospital’s ongoing expansion. “This initiative will not only improve patient care but also set a new standard for hospital management systems across the province,” he added.