Karachi’s JPMC Launches Endoscopic Ultrasound Facility for Patients

KARACHI: Patients suffering from gastrointestinal cancers and serious digestive disorders will now benefit from advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures at the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC), which has recently introduced an endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) facility, becoming the second public sector hospital in Sindh to do so.

The sophisticated equipment was generously donated by Getz Pharma following a request from JPMC’s gastroenterology department aimed at enhancing diagnostic services for underprivileged patients from Karachi, interior Sindh, and Balochistan. Hospital officials noted that EUS-guided procedures, which typically cost between Rs300,000 and Rs400,000 in the private sector, will now be available free of charge to those who cannot afford specialized investigations.

This cutting-edge technology combines conventional endoscopy with high-frequency ultrasound, allowing specialists to produce detailed images of the digestive tract and surrounding organs, including the pancreas, liver, bile ducts, and lymph nodes. This advancement is expected to significantly improve the early detection of gastrointestinal and pancreatic cancers, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes.

As JPMC continues to expand its capabilities, the introduction of the EUS facility marks a crucial step in addressing the healthcare needs of the region’s most vulnerable populations. Hospital officials anticipate further developments in diagnostic services and are committed to ensuring that all patients receive the care they need.