Karachi:
Health and safety officials promoted a sigh of relief when the 35 -year -old American woman, Onija Andrew Robbins, who has been receiving psychiatric treatment in JPMC, was declared adequate to travel and downloaded on Friday night.
She was escorted to the Women’s Police Station by a women’s squad from where she was taken to the Jinnah International Terminal and put a flight back home.
Previously, hospital officials confirmed that the arrangements for their trip, including the necessary documents and an air ticket, were pending the United States Consulate General in Karachi. Once the procedures were completed, it was sent.
The hospital had been in regular communication with the Federal Research Agency (FIA) and the US diplomatic mission regarding its return.
Medical reports had indicated an important improvement in their condition. Its hemoglobin level had increased from four to 9.9. However, he continued to fight bipolar disorder, which would require continuous treatment.
According to Professor Chooni Lal, head of the Medical Board who supervises their attention, patients with such conditions tend to recover faster when they are surrounded by family and in a family environment.
Dr. Salman, JPMC Joint Executive Director, confirmed that the Medical Board had submitted its report on Friday, declaring its travel adjustment. Once the United States consulate ends its travel documents, it will be discharged and flown back to the United States. The FIA and the United States consulate are coordinating with the hospital to guarantee arrangements without problems for their departure.
Robbins, who traveled to Karachi to be with a young man who fell in love with JPMC Psychiatry Ward a week after his love was abandoned. The initial medical tests and psychiatric evaluations brought her to her transfer to the Special Care Unit. On February 3, she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
