Karachi, Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab inaugurated dental, diabetes, and general surgery clinics at Sarfraz Rafiqi Shaheed Hospital, highlighting the administration’s efforts to improve medical services amidst financial challenges and opposition from various quarters. The new facilities aim to provide affordable medical treatment to thousands, addressing the city’s healthcare needs without significant expenditure.

According to Karachi Metropolitan Corporation, the event saw the participation of Deputy Mayor Karachi Salman Abdullah Murad, Municipal Commissioner SM Afzal Zaidi, and other key figures. Mayor Wahab detailed the struggles faced by the city’s administration in revitalizing essential services amidst legal hurdles and financial constraints, emphasizing the dedication to fulfilling the commitments made to the populace. The clinics, part of a broader effort to enhance healthcare infrastructure, will offer services at substantially reduced rates compared to private institutions, with procedures like root canal treatments and dental scaling available for a fraction of the usual cost.

Mayor Wahab also addressed broader challenges, including mafia interference and legal obstacles to municipal revenue collection, which have stymied the city’s development initiatives. Despite these hurdles, he reaffirmed the commitment to improving Karachi’s healthcare, water supply, and public amenities, leveraging available resources for the city’s betterment. The inauguration of the clinics is a step towards realizing this vision, promising significant healthcare improvements and greater accessibility for the citizens of Karachi.