Dua Bilquis Naz NICU
Pakistan’s newborn mortality rate remains alarmingly high at 46 per 1,000 live births. Even in a metropolitan city like Karachi, both public and private hospitals often struggle to provide accessible, high quality intensive care for newborns. In response to this critical need, Dua Foundation established a specialized Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Bilquis Naz Medical Centre, centrally located in Karachi. The NICU is equipped with ten incubators and six ventilators, offering life-saving care for critically ill and premature infants.
Our NICU is staffed by skilled pediatricians and trained nursing professionals, ensuring the highest standard of medical care. We offer significantly subsidized treatment costs, with incubator care available at PKR 3,500 per day and ventilator support at PKR 6,000 per day. In contrast, similar facilities at other hospitals in Karachi charge between PKR 20,000 to PKR 40,000 per day, making our NICU one of the most affordable and accessible options for quality neonatal care in the city.
For families, who cannot afford even these subsidized rates, Dua Foundation provides additional financial support through Zakat funds, ensuring that no newborn is denied critical care due to financial constraints. Our unwavering commitment is to ensure that every child receives the treatment they need, regardless of their family’s financial situation.
Looking ahead, we aim to offer completely free treatment to all newborns admitted to the NICU, further expanding our capacity to serve the most vulnerable members of our community. With your support, we can continue to provide these essential services, significantly improving the survival and health outcomes for newborns in Karachi.
