PATHWEL SERVICES
Pakistan Thalassemia Welfare Society (PATHWEL) Centre in Rawalpindi offers a wide range of medical services focused on hematology, specifically for thalassemia and other blood disorders.
Hematology & Bone Marrow Transplant Services
The center specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of various blood diseases, providing both inpatient (IPD) and outpatient (OPD) care.
- Thalassemia Comprehensive Care: This includes regular blood transfusions and ongoing management for moderate to severe cases. Over 500 patients receive free treatment at the center.
- Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplant: PATHWEL provides state-of-the-art facilities for bone marrow transplants, including autologous (using the patient’s own stem cells) and allogeneic (using donor stem cells) procedures.
- Diseases Treated: Conditions like leukemias, lymphomas, multiple myeloma, aplastic anemia, inherited blood disorders (thalassemia, sickle cell disease), and certain genetic disorders are treated.
- Day Care: A dedicated day care unit is available for patients requiring day-long treatments.
Diagnostic & Support Services
PATHWEL has on-site facilities to support patient care and diagnosis.
- Pathology Laboratory: Comprehensive blood tests and bone marrow tests are available on-site.
- Blood Bank: The center maintains an in-house blood bank and organizes blood donation camps.
- Pharmacy: An on-site pharmacy is available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
- Consultation: Highly skilled and experienced medical professionals and consultants are available for expert diagnosis and guidance.
- Financial Assistance: PATHWEL is a charitable organization and actively facilitates access to financial aid options for deserving patients in need of costly treatments like bone marrow transplants.
Prevention and Education
The society actively works on preventing thalassemia through public awareness campaigns, carrier screening, genetic counseling, and prenatal diagnosis for affected couples
