By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi
DERA ISMAIL KHAN: The Fatimid Foundation Hospital Center in Dera Ismail Khan has launched a dedicated blood transfusion program providing screened and safe blood for patients with thalassemia and hemophilia, marking a significant step toward improving care for individuals with blood disorders in the region.
In the initiative’s initial phase, five patients from Dera Ismail Khan and Punjab received screened blood, signaling the start of what hospital officials described as a life-saving effort. Renowned paediatric specialist Professor Dr. Amin Jan Khan, head of the Pediatrics Department at Pak International Medical College, Peshawar, personally oversaw the transfusions and praised the foundation’s work, remarking that “even a single drop of blood can save lives.”
The center aims to serve patients not only in Dera Ismail Khan but also in neighboring tribal districts, Punjab, and Balochistan. Free screened blood will be provided to those in need, ensuring access to safe transfusions for vulnerable communities.
Administrators Syed Tahir Abbas Shah, Abdullah Shah, and Dr. Huzaifa Awan briefed Dr. Khan on the hospital’s modern laboratory facilities and comprehensive patient care services. The foundation emphasized the crucial role of community awareness and voluntary blood donation in sustaining and expanding the program.
This initiative reflects growing efforts in Pakistan to provide safer healthcare services for patients with chronic blood disorders, combining medical expertise, modern facilities, and community engagement to address critical health needs.
