He said the technique cost Rs20 million in the US, Rs10 million in Singapore and only Rs2 million at the LGH. STOCK IMAGE
LAHORE:
Pakistan is among the few countries that can treat Parkinson’s using modern techniques, Prof of Neurology Khalid Mehmood said on Saturday.
He was speaking at a seminar, organised by Lahore General Hospital (LGH), in connection with World Parkinson’s Day.
Khalid gave a lecture on deep brain stimulation (DBS), a modern way of treating Parkinson’s patients. He said the technique cost Rs20 million in the US, Rs10 million in Singapore and only Rs2 million at the LGH.
“Treatment of the disease is very costly… the government should extend coverage to poor patients in this regard,” he said.
Khalid said Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif had provided Rs2 million for the DBS surgery of first Parkinson’s patient at the LGH a few months ago.
Mayo Hospital’s Prof Athar Javed apprised the participants of symptoms, treatment and preventive measures. He said Parkinson’s patients needed moral and socio-economic support.
Post Graduate Medical Institute (PGMI) and Lahore General Hospital (LGH) Principal Anjum Habib Vohra said the disease could be cured through surgery and medicines.
He said Parkinson’s patients needed moral support besides medical treatment.
“Will power plays a vital role in recovery of such patients.” He urged philanthropists and social organisations to support such patients.
Published in The Express Tribune, April 12th, 2015.
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