Alhamdulillah - Pakistani centre reaches 1,000 liver transplants
Assalamu alaikum - felt like sharing some good news. A major Pakistani medical centre has, Alhamdulillah, completed 1,000 liver transplants, which officials are calling a big step forward for healthcare in the country.
Since opening in 2017, the Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute has also carried out about 1,100 kidney transplants and 14 bone marrow transplants, and has treated more than 4 million patients, according to local reports. Around 80% of patients are treated free of charge, and the centre uses modern technology. For those who can pay, costs can reach up to Rs6 million ($21,359), which is still much lower than going abroad for the same care.
The prime minister praised the centre, saying what started small in 2017 has grown into something that benefits millions. Before this institute existed, many people in need of kidney or liver transplants had to travel overseas for treatment. Now, many of those services are available here at home - from urology and gastroenterology to nephrology, interventional radiology, advanced endoscopy and robotic surgery.
The facility hasn’t been without problems in the past, including funding freezes and investigations that officials say were politically motivated. Still, leaders expressed gratitude to the staff who worked to get the centre back on track and reach this milestone.
May Allah bless the medical teams and grant continued success so more people can get the care they need.
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