Digital Systems Introduced at DIKhan Trauma Centre to Improve Pharmacy, Lab Services
Dera Ismail Khan, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - September 20, 2026) The management of District Headquarters Teaching Hospital, Medical Teaching Institution Dera Ismail Khan has introduced digital systems at the Trauma Centre to enhance pharmacy and laboratory services for patients.
Hospital Director Dr Farrukh Jamil formally inaugurated the digital system at the Trauma Pharmacy, marking a significant step towards modernizing medicine provision and management within the facility. Under this initiative, a dedicated pharmacy counter for male patients has also been established to ensure smoother medication dispensing and reduce patient and attendant inconvenience.
The digital system aims to:
- Improve record management
- Increase transparency
- Boost efficiency in pharmacy operations.
Additionally, the Trauma Centre management has digitized the laboratory report-generating system, transforming the process from manual to a computerized and online system.
Dr Farrukh Jamil, Hospital Director, emphasized that the introduction of digital systems is part of the hospital’s commitment to modernizing healthcare services through technology. He explained that these systems would lead to improved record management, streamlined service delivery, and more efficient facilities for patients.
Muhammad Umair Khan, Trauma Centre Manager, stated that digitalization of pharmacy and laboratory services will make routine procedures more organized and effective. The online laboratory reporting system will enable faster preparation, recording, and delivery of reports while the digital pharmacy system will enhance medicine dispensing and record management. He also highlighted the benefit of a separate counter for male patients, which will improve medication access and flow at the Trauma Pharmacy.
The Trauma Centre management commended the efforts of staff and relevant teams involved in implementing these digital systems, deeming it a crucial step towards enhanced patient care and alignment with modern healthcare practices.