SMBB Trauma Centre concludes decade of service with injury prevention focus
The closing ceremony for Trauma Awareness Week 2026 and World Trauma Day took place at the Muin Auditorium in Karachi on Saturday.
Ceremony highlights ten-year achievements
The event gathered prominent figures from healthcare, education, government, and civil society sectors. Speakers discussed injury prevention, protection of human lives, and advancements in trauma care. The program also reviewed the remarkable ten-year journey of service by the institute.
Institute records high case numbers
Experts stated that the facility handled over 328,000 road accident cases during the last decade. They noted that more than 5,000 of these patients died despite medical intervention. Dr Muhammad Sabir Memon explained how emergency services and patient care improved since 2016.
Safety measures remain essential
Organizers emphasized that preventing accidents before they occur is equally important to timely treatment. Fundamental measures include promoting road safety, complying with traffic laws, and wearing helmets. Responsible driving practices such as avoiding speeding and mobile phone use were identified as key protections.
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