KARACHI: The Young Doctors Association (YDA) Sindh continued its peaceful protest at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) on Monday against the acid attack on Dr Mahnoor, with doctors wearing black armbands and chanting slogans to condemn violence against healthcare professionals.
Speaking on the occasion, YDA representatives expressed solidarity with Dr Mahnoor and called for immediate measures to ensure the safety of medical workers across the country.
“Doctors across Pakistan stand with Dr Mahnoor,” said Dr Umar Sultan, describing attacks on healthcare professionals as deeply alarming and unacceptable.
He urged the authorities to facilitate advanced medical treatment for Dr Mahnoor abroad and take concrete steps to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Dr Umar Sultan also called for improved and well-organized security arrangements in hospitals, stressing that healthcare facilities must remain safe environments for both medical staff and patients.
Meanwhile, President YDA Dr Shahid Awan demanded the implementation of the doctors’ security bill, emphasizing that existing legal protections must be enforced to safeguard healthcare workers from violence and intimidation.
The protesting doctors vowed to continue raising their voice until effective measures are taken to protect medical professionals and ensure justice for Dr Mahnoor.
Meanwhile, Dr Mahnoor, the woman doctor who was injured in an acid attack in Quetta, is expected to remain under treatment in hospital for at least one month as she undergoes a series of surgical procedures, hospital sources said on Monday.
According to sources, Dr Mahnoor sustained deep injuries to her lips and nose in the attack. Doctors performed a lip reconstruction procedure on Sunday as part of her ongoing treatment.
A major plastic surgery operation has been scheduled for Tuesday, while further reconstructive procedures are expected to continue over the coming weeks.
Hospital sources said Dr Mahnoor is also experiencing blurred vision. A specialist ophthalmologist has conducted a detailed examination of her eyes to assess the extent of any damage caused by the attack.
Despite the severity of her injuries, doctors have declared her condition stable and out of danger. However, she will require multiple surgeries and continued medical care over the next month as part of her recovery process.
The acid attack on the young doctor has sparked widespread condemnation from the medical community, with healthcare professionals across the country demanding justice and stronger protection for doctors.
On the other hand, Dr Mahnoor, the woman doctor injured in an acid attack in Quetta, remains under treatment in the intensive care unit (ICU) of Aga Khan University Hospital, hospital sources said.
According to sources, a panel of doctors is scheduled to conduct another comprehensive medical examination of Dr Mahnoor on Monday. The findings of the assessment will help determine the timing and nature of any surgical procedures required as part of her treatment.
Hospital sources said Dr Mahnoor sustained burns over approximately 13 percent of her body due to acid exposure. The areas around both eyes were affected in the attack; however, her eyesight has remained intact.
