KARACHI: Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori has inaugurated an advanced machine that can run 2,500 blood tests per hour installed at the first free diagnostic blood test laboratory of charity organisation JDC.

According to a press release, with the arrival of this machine, the test capacity in JDC Free Lab has reached 100,000 per day.

Speaking to the media, Governor Tessori said that the role of JDC Foundation in the welfare of the people was commendable.

On this occasion, Ali Shekhani, a well-known American businessman of Pakistani origin, announced a donation of Rs100 million to JDC Free Lab.

Published in Dawn, March 31st, 2024

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