Afshan Khan

Department of Emergency Medicine, The Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan

[ 1 ] - The Current State of Poison Control Centers in Pakistan and the Need for Capacity Building

Background: Chemical exposure is a major health problem globally. Poison control centers (PCCs) play a leading role both in developed and developing countries in the prevention and control of poisonous chemical exposures. In this study, we aimed to assess the current state of PCCs in Pakistan and highlight capacity building needs in these centers. Methods: A cross-sectional survey of the two re...

Co-Authors

Farhat Mirza 1  

Jamal Ara 1  

Khurram Raja 1  

Nadeem Khan 1  

Uzma Khan 1