History
The Ojha Institute of Chest Diseases (OICD) is one of the three constituent institutes of Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS), established with the university’s inception in December 2003. Originally founded as a TB sanatorium in 1939, the institute began as five cottages donated by the family of Mr. Deep Chand Ojha, a renowned philanthropist, to provide relief for TB patients. The Ayurvedic TB Relief Association expanded the facility to 65 huts in 1942. Between 1962 and 1967, the main hospital building was constructed, increasing the bed capacity to 350. In 1973, the facility was upgraded from a sanatorium to the Ojha Institute of Chest Diseases, as it is known today.
Prof. Dr. Iftekhar Ahmed
At Ojha Institute of Chest Diseases (OICD), we’re dedicated to making a profound difference in pulmonary healthcare, not only locally but also on a global scale. As a part of Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS), we offer top-notch care, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation for pulmonary diseases—completely free of cost.
Our commitment covers all aspects of care, from consultations to complex surgeries, including lab tests, medications, ICU services, and advanced procedures. This ensures that everyone, regardless of their financial circumstances, can access high-quality treatment.
We take immense pride in training the next generation of medical professionals through fellowships, master’s, and diploma programs in pulmonary medicine. Our esteemed faculty is at the forefront of cutting-edge research, pushing the boundaries of pulmonology and contributing to advancements in healthcare.
At OICD, our team is driven by a strong sense of duty and compassion, delivering healthcare services with heart and soul. Moreover, we’re taking significant strides towards creating an environmentally conscious, technologically advanced healthcare environment. We’ve implemented Electronic Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) systems and are leveraging artificial intelligence for enhanced diagnosis and treatment.
OICD is proud to work closely day and night with the World Health Organization (WHO) on the WHO End TB Strategy post-2015. Our joint efforts aim to reduce TB-related deaths by an astounding 99% by the year 2035. We are committed to contributing to this global initiative and making a lasting impact on the fight against tuberculosis.
Facilities
The Ojha Institute of Chest Diseases (OICD) comprises of a 248-bedded hospital with five affiliated chest clinics.1-Malir Chest Clinic. 2- Liari Chest Clinic. 3-Nazimabad Chest Clinic. 4- Iqbalyaad Chest Clinic. 5- MDR-TB Clinic. Out of which the latter two are located within the DUHS Ojha sub-campus and the other three in various districts of Karachi. All diagnostic and therapeutic services are provided free of cost for both enrolled as well as out-patients. The hospital consists of three wards which include Pulmonology, Drug-resistant tuberculosis as well as Thoracic surgery. The Pulmonology ward is well equipped with advance facilities to diagnose and manage all types of chest diseases. The thoracic ward has a proficient team of thoracic surgeons available to provide medical assistance to patients arriving from the regions of Sindh and Balochistan provinces. It has medical as well as surgical ICUs. The laboratory of OICD is the designated as the “Provincial reference laboratory”.
SERVICES
- Inpatient Wards for Tuberculosis and Pulmonology Diseases
- Pharmacy
- Nursing
- Bronchoscopy
- X-Ray
- Operation Theater
- Thoracic Surgery ICU
- Library
- Research Wing
- Provincial Reference Lab for TB
- CT Scan
- Pulmonary Function Test
Charges: Free
Location: Dow University of Health Sciences (Ojha Campus). University Road, Near SUPARCO
SERVICES
- MDR Inpatient Wards
- Pharmacy
- Audiometry
- OPD Consultancy
Time: 8:00 – 14:00
Location: Dow University of Health Sciences (Ojha Campus). University Road, Near SUPARCO
SERVICES
- OPD Consultancy for TB along with HIV and Hepatitis
- HIV and Hepatitis Screening
- Lab
- Pharmacy
- Infectious Disease Consultancy
Time: 8:00 – 14:00
Location: Dow University of Health Sciences (Ojha Campus). University Road, Near SUPARCO
SERVICES
- Thoracic Surgery OPD consultancy
- DOTS OPD Consultancy
- Pharmacy
- Lab
- X-ray
- Pulmonary Function Test
Time: 8:00 – 14:00
Location: Dow University of Health Sciences (Ojha Campus). University Road, Near SUPARCO
SERVICES
- DOTS OPD Consultancy
- Pharmacy\
- Lab
- X-ray
Time: 8:00 – 14:00
Location: Nawab Siddique Ali Khan Rd، behind Shell Petrol Pump, Block 2 Nazimabad, Karachi
SERVICES
- DOTS OPD Consultancy
- Pharmacy
- Lab
- X-ray
Time: 8:00 – 14:00
Location: Lyari, Karachi
SERVICES
- MDR OPD Consultancy
- DOTS OPD Consultancy
- Pharmacy
- Lab
- X-ray
Time: 8:00 – 14:00
Location: Malir, Karachi
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Ojha Institute of Chest Diseases