Liver, kidney transplant facility landmark step of govt: Bangash

Author: APP

Minister for Higher Education, Kamran Bangash on Sunday said that free Liver and kidney transplant facility to people of Khyber Pakhtunkwa under Sehat Card scheme was yet another historic step of the provincial government. In a statement, he said that MoU has been signed between KP government,

Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute, Lahore and State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan to provide free treatment facilities to the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

He said provincial government will provide Rs.5 million per patient on liver transplant and Rs. 1.4 million per patient on kidney transplant.

Bangash said that KP government will sign MoUs with other best hospitals to provide free medical facilities under Sehat Card Plus. He said that now poor people suffering from terminal diseases could afford organs transplant in best hospitals.

Share
Leave a Comment

Recent Posts

  • Top Stories

Senior executives at Mercuria to face investigation by Pakistan’s FIA

Mercuria, a global commodities trading firm headquartered in Geneva, finds its senior executives under scrutiny…

8 hours ago
  • Business

PSX extends bullish trend with gain of 862 points

Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) remained bullish for the second session in a row on Monday,…

8 hours ago
  • Business

PKR depreciates by 3 paisas to 278.24 vs USD

The rupee remained on the back foot against the US dollar in the interbank market…

8 hours ago
  • Business

SECP approves PIA’s scheme of arrangement

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has approved the Scheme of Arrangement between Pakistan…

8 hours ago
  • Business

Gold snaps losing streak

Gold price in the country snapped a six-session losing streak and increased by Rs2,500 per…

8 hours ago
  • Business

Rs 83.6 billion loaned to young entrepreneurs: Rana Mashhood

Chairman of the Prime Minister Youth’s Programme(PMYP) Rana Mashhood has underscored the success of the…

8 hours ago