Pakistan's Punjab province launches "Maryam Ki Masihaai" program for free heart surgery for children, aiming to treat 5,000 annually.

Pakistan's Punjab province has launched the "Maryam Ki Masihaai" program to provide free heart surgery for children, inaugurated by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. The initiative aims to treat over 5,000 children annually and has begun issuing 'Child Surgery Cards.' Initially, surgery services will be available at six public and select private hospitals in major cities, with plans for expansion to additional areas in the future. The program addresses high child mortality rates due to untreated heart conditions.

September 16, 2024
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