PESHAWAR — The Hamza Foundation Welfare Thalassemia Hospital in Peshawar has appealed to the government for a dedicated building as the number of patients continues to rise, putting pressure on its limited facilities.
Officials said the hospital is currently facing a shortage of wards and beds, with multiple patients being treated on a single bed due to space constraints.
Rising patient load strains capacity
According to Hamza Foundation Chairman Ijaz Ali Khan, more than 1,560 patients suffering from thalassemia, hemophilia, and other blood disorders are registered with the facility.
He said patients from across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa visit the hospital as many district-level healthcare centres lack specialized thalassemia units.
Due to the increasing patient load, the hospital is operating beyond its capacity, with around five to six children receiving blood transfusions and related services on a single bed.
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Call for separate government facility
Ijaz Ali Khan urged the government and relevant authorities to allocate a separate building for the foundation to expand its services and improve patient care.
He said that additional space would enable the hospital to better manage the growing number of patients and ensure more effective treatment for children suffering from blood disorders.
Need for improved healthcare infrastructure
Officials highlighted that the current situation reflects broader gaps in healthcare infrastructure, particularly for specialized treatment of thalassemia and related conditions in the province.
They expressed hope that government support would help address these challenges and improve access to quality medical care for affected children.
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