Karachi: Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab inaugurated the “Quaid-e-Awam OPD Block” at Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, marking the operational commencement of the new outpatient department services. According to Karachi Metropolitan Corporation, the event was attended by prominent figures including Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentary Leader in the KMC City Council Karamullah Waqasi, Deputy Parliamentary Leader Dil Muhammad, and other city officials.

Mayor Wahab emphasized the significance of the new OPD block in enhancing medical facilities and advancing healthcare services at the hospital. He highlighted the importance of cleanliness and maintenance in government hospitals, asserting that these aspects are as crucial as medical treatment itself. Addressing the city’s ongoing development projects, the Mayor committed to completing road construction and rehabilitation efforts within the next few months to provide lasting solutions to citizens’ challenges.

The Mayor also announced plans to establish a board named “Friends of Karachi” to oversee the hospital’s affairs and improve its operations through collaboration between public and private sectors. He outlined a phased approach to upgrading the hospital’s services, starting with medical services and followed by overall management improvements.

Additionally, Mayor Wahab addressed the importance of transparency and accountability in utilizing city resources, urging scrutiny of past financial practices. He reiterated that resources are a public trust and should be directed towards resolving citizens’ issues and advancing development projects. The Mayor also laid the foundation stone for a road improvement project at Iqra University Hill View Road, emphasizing ongoing infrastructure enhancements in District Central.