Beyond Penalties: Positioning Karachi’s E-challan System as a Public Health Intervention

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Submitted: August 2, 2026
Published: Oct 16, 2026
DOI: 10.29328/journal.jcmhs.1001086
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Road Traffic Injuries (RTIs), E-Challan, Public Health, Road Safety, Traffic Law Enforcement, Safe System Approach

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Hamna Yaseen
Dow Medical College, Dow University of Health Sciences, Baba-e-Urdu Road, Karachi 74200, Sindh, Pakistan
Syeda Fatima Abbas Rizvi
Karachi Medical and Dental College, Karachi, Pakistan
Wajiha Sajid
Karachi Medical and Dental College, Karachi, Pakistan
Muhammad Taimoor Khan
Dow International Medical College, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan

Abstract

Road traffic injuries (RTIs) remain a significant public health challenge in Pakistan, contributing substantially to mortality, long-term disability, and economic burden.

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Yaseen, H., Rizvi, S. F. A., Sajid, W., & Khan, M. T. (2026). Beyond Penalties: Positioning Karachi’s E-challan System as a Public Health Intervention. Journal of Community Medicine and Health Solutions, 121–122. https://doi.org/10.29328/journal.jcmhs.1001086
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