Project Overview
The installation of a PSA Oxygen Plant at DHQ Parachinar to establish a reliable, on-site oxygen generation system within the district. The plant will produce medical-grade oxygen (90–95% purity) with a capacity of 5 Nm³ per hour, enabling the hospital to meet its oxygen requirements independently.
The system will include an air compressor, filtration unit, storage tank, cylinder filling manifold, automated control panel, and a dedicated backup generator to ensure continuous 24/7 operation, even during power outages or periods of isolation.
Located along Pakistan’s mountainous border, District Kurram and its hub Parachinar face persistent challenges due to geographical isolation, limited infrastructure, and recurring security-related disruptions. Frequent road blockages cut off the region from major cities, restricting the supply of essential items such as medicines and medical oxygen.
The population largely depends on daily wage labor and small-scale livelihoods, making it difficult for families to access timely healthcare or travel outside the district during emergencies. Healthcare facilities remain under-resourced and heavily dependent on external supply chains.
In such conditions, the most critical gap is the lack of reliable oxygen availability. Hospitals rely on oxygen cylinders transported from other cities, and when roads are closed, this supply is disrupted. This creates life-threatening delays for critically ill patients, including newborns, emergency trauma cases, and those with respiratory conditions.
Key Outcomes
- Supports approximately 15–20 patients simultaneously
- Benefits around 1,000 patients per month
- Ensures continuous oxygen availability for critical and emergency care
- Reduces reliance on externally transported oxygen
- Strengthens hospital preparedness during road closures and crises