Karachi, April 7, 2026: PEBS Hospital received widespread acclaim for its Oral Cancer Surgery Unit, which provides free treatment to patients, during a seminar held in recognition of World Oral Cancer Month and the unit’s third anniversary. Over the past three years, the hospital has performed more than 440 oral cancer surgeries, achieving a remarkable success rate and setting a record in the region.
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The Oral Cancer Surgery Unit was inaugurated in 2023 with the support of Mr. Islam Salim. Equipped with a state-of-the-art operation theatre and post-operative care facilities, the unit serves more than 60% of Karachi’s population in District Central, including high-density areas such as Orangi Town, Surjani Town, and surrounding neighborhoods, where access to affordable treatment is limited. PEBS Hospital remains the only fully free oral cancer surgery unit in Sindh and Balochistan, ensuring patients receive care with the highest standards.
The seminar was attended by prominent citizens and dignitaries of Karachi. Mr. Qazi Sajid Ali, President of Pakistan Eye Bank Society and PEBS Hospital, welcomed attendees and provided a historical overview of the institution. He announced plans for collaboration with leading public health institutions in Germany, aiming to establish PEBS as a research-based Center of Excellence.
Other notable speakers included Mr. Nazim Haji, Founding Member of CPLC, who praised PEBS Hospital and its professional medical team, and Dr. Ambreen Afzal Ehsan, Vice President of the College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan, who assured full institutional support. Former Mayor of Karachi Mr. Wasim Akhtar highlighted the role of NGOs in providing community health services, while ex-Governor of Sindh Mr. Imran Ismail expressed deep appreciation for PEBS Hospital’s free treatment initiatives.
Dr. Farhan Essa, CEO of Essa Labs, pledged assistance for laboratory and related services, and Dr. Jehanzeb Mughal, Head of the Oral Cancer Surgery Unit, presented an overview of the unit’s operations along with technical details on this deadly form of cancer.
The event underscored PEBS Hospital’s commitment to providing accessible, high-quality medical care to underserved communities, cementing its role as a leading institution in the fight against oral cancer.
