Karachi, Pakistan – Web Desk: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has approved a grant of Rs 50 crore for the expansion and development of the Kidney Center, following a detailed visit to the facility.
During the visit, CM Shah inspected various departments, including the sixth floor named after Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, and inaugurated a new Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The Chief Minister was briefed on ongoing Phase Two ICU projects and other initiatives completed under a one-time government grant.
CM Shah emphasized that investment in the health sector is an investment in humanity, dignity, and hope, adding that no patient in Sindh should face hardships due to lack of medical facilities. He also praised Mariana Karim, Chairperson of the Kidney Center Board, for over 40 years of dedicated service.
The Chief Minister highlighted the importance of public-private partnerships (PPP) in enhancing healthcare services and reaffirmed full government support to ensure the center’s management can efficiently provide top-tier care. He noted that the Sindh government is committed to expanding healthcare grants, with plans to increase the Kidney Center’s funding from Rs 300 million to Rs 500 million next year.
CM Shah further said that patients from across Pakistan visit the center for treatment, and the government will continue to provide necessary resources for non-profit healthcare services and advanced medical facilities.
