Ojha Institute of Chest Diseases (OICD) is an integral institute of the Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS), since its evolution in December 2003.

Ojha Institute of Chest Diseases (OICD) is a 248-bed hospital with six affiliated chest clinics.

1-Malir Chest Clinic. 2- Lyari Chest Clinic. 3-Nazimabad Chest Clinic. 4- Iqbalyaad Chest Clinic. 5- MDR-TB Clinic, and 6- TB Integrated Clinic. Out of which the latter three are located within the DUHS Ojha sub-campus and the other three are in various districts of Karachi. All diagnostic and therapeutic services are provided free of cost for both enrolled and outpatients. The hospital consists of three wards Pulmonology, Drug-resistant tuberculosis, and Thoracic surgery. The Pulmonology ward is well-equipped with advanced 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 and surgical ICUs. OICD has also recently inaugurated Pakistan’s First State of Art Negative Pressure Pulmonary Tuberculosis ICU. The laboratory of OICD is the designated as the “Provincial reference laboratory”. The institute offers four approved postgraduate programs:

• FCPS (Pulmonology)
• MD (Pulmonology)
• Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases (DTCD)
• FCPS Thoracic surgery

Over the years, the Institute has had an MDR department for the proper diagnosis and management of tuberculosis for drug-resistant tuberculosis and a newly Integrated Site for the diagnosis and management of drug-sensitive tuberculosis. Additionally, it is working in partnership with Provincial & National TB control programs. The Institute comprises two new departments Research Department which is involved in various collaborative research with national as well as international researchers and the Infectious Diseases Department which is responsible for Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) measures and anti-biotic stewardship for the entire healthcare facility.

Tailored vocational training programs such as candle making, embroidery, and sewing clothes have been specifically created and implemented for patients with extended stays.

Our institute consists of committed faculty, delivering high-quality services in both educational and research endeavors. Their efforts are aimed at nurturing our trainees and molding them into remarkable professionals. Throughout the past fifty years, the institute has successfully trained numerous postgraduate students, who now contribute their services not only within Pakistan but as well as internationally.

Aligned with our organization’s mission, we provide top-notch medical education and exceptional patient care on an international scale.

Ojha Institute of Chest Diseases is a pioneering establishment in Pakistan renowned for its expertise in diagnosing and treating a diverse range of Respiratory Disorders, with a particular emphasis on Tuberculosis. Our Pulmonology Department has achieved a status of excellence in managing pulmonary ailments, distinguished by the availability of advanced diagnostic techniques including Video Bronchoscopy featuring endobronchial and transbronchial biopsies, Closed Percutaneous Pleural Biopsies, Tube Thoracostomies, Pleurodesis, Ultrasound Chest, CT Chest and Spirometry.

Our institution also takes on the responsibility of educating future medical professionals. Lectures are delivered to undergraduate students pursuing MBBS, and BDS, as well as those on the path to becoming Medical Technologists and Respiratory Therapists. Various trainings for healthcare providers to update them with revised guidelines are also facilitated for staff periodically. read more