Chairperson Sindh Human Rights Commission, Mr. Iqbal Ahmed Detho, visited the Sir Cowasjee Jehangir Institute of Psychiatry and called for urgent completion of the under-construction elderly care home as mandated by the Sindh Senior Citizen Act. He emphasized multi-sectoral coordination for dignity-based care and rehabilitation of mentally ill and elderly patients. SHRC remains committed to building a rights-based mental health system across Sindh.
Mr. Detho proposed forming a dedicated committee to ensure smooth integration and service delivery across departments.
He appreciated the hospital’s music therapy initiative and patient recovery efforts, highlighting the need for staff and security support.