The company’s director, Akbar Allana, stated that the ventilator will soon be exported. The company has trained staff engaged in testing the components.
The quality control team conducted four types of testing over a period of 21 to 22 days, using artificial lungs for the assessments.
“100% of the ventilator’s design and 80% of its components are produced in Pakistan,” Allana said.
The ventilator will be available in the market from February, and its Rs 3 million price is less than half that of imported ventilators.
The Pakistani ventilator met international standards and has already undergone clinical trials. It is expected to be exported soon to various countries, including Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
In a groundbreaking achievement, Pakistan has launched its first locally manufactured ventilator, marking a major step toward technological self-reliance. The launch event took place in Karachi, with Federal Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal inaugurating the ventilator, “AlnnoVent”, it is developed by the Alsons Group.Â
The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) ratifies the ventilator last month after it successfully passed clinical trials. With this approval, the AlnnoVent AVB-100 has been officially licensed for production, signifying a significant milestone in Pakistan’s healthcare and manufacturing sectors.Â
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A World-Class Medical Device
The AlnnoVent AVB-100 is an electro-mechanical ICU ventilator designed to meet international standards for quality and reliability. This ventilator has gotten the support for 5 invasive and 2 non-invasive ventilation modes, making it highly appealing and distinguished for a number of critical care applications. The ventilator was developed in response to the severe shortage of respiratory support devices experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic, which highlighted the Pakistan’s over dependency on imported medical equipment.
A Call for Innovation
Minister Ahsan Iqbal highly applauded the Alsons Group for its innovation and put an emphasis on the huge vitality of fostering a culture of technological advancement.
“We need an army of innovators—people with skill, hard work, and ambition to lead Pakistan into a brighter future,” Iqbal said, urging the private sector to take an active role in driving economic progress.
Strengthening the Economy through Innovation
The launch appears as Pakistan encountered with a prolonged macroeconomic crisis, it is characterized by a currency devaluation and decreasing foreign exchange reserves. Aurangzeb again and again claimed in the event about the importance of shifting to an export-led economy to secure sustainable growth.
Ahsan said this sentiment, highlighting that the key to Pakistan’s economic resilience lies in innovation and the production of competitive, high-quality goods for export. “Pakistan’s future success depends on our ability to create and sell new products in global markets,” he noted.
Empowering the Private Sector
The minister also called on the private sector to capitalize on Pakistan’s affordable human resources to develop world-class products. “You are the drivers of Pakistan’s future, and the government will stand firmly behind initiatives that boost exports and bring in much-needed foreign currency,” he said.
A Step Toward Self-Sufficiency
The production of the AlnnoVent AVB-100 is considered to be the massive step forward to minimize dependence of Pakistan on imported medical equipment {as Pakistan heavily relies on imports}. Moreover, it also proves to be beneficial for building local potential for high-tech manufacturing. The achievement reflects the capacity of Pakistan’s private sector to contribute to the country’s progress through innovation, ultimately paving the way for economic stability and technological self-dependence.
We cannot say that the launch of AlnnoVent is just a milestone in healthcare, moreover it is a symbol of future endeavors and goals to embrace innovation so that Pakistan can get a place in the global marketplace.