KARACHI: A staggering Rs40 billion corruption scandal has surfaced at Karachi’s National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD), according to a new audit report for fiscal year 2023–24. The revelation, made by the Director General Audit Sindh, has triggered immediate action from provincial authorities. Sindh Health Minister Dr. Azra Pechuho took urgent notice of the alleged […]
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Sindh sets global example with 24/7 free heart attack treatment at 11 NICVD centres
Sindh has become a global leader in emergency heart care as the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) and its 11 satellite centres now offer free 24/7 emergency angioplasty across the province. Since the programme’s launch in 2017, more than 138,000 Primary PCI procedures have been performed—completely free of cost. This initiative stands in stark […]
Sindh govt urged to act on Rs40 billion irregularities at NICVD after audit report
Transparency International Pakistan (TIP) has urged the Sindh government to take swift action following a shocking audit report revealing financial irregularities worth nearly Rs40 billion at the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD). TIP sent a formal letter to Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah calling for immediate measures. The audit, conducted by the […]