PKLI Rawalpindi Successfully Performs First Kidney Transplant
The Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute and Research Centre (PKLI) in Rawalpindi has successfully performed its first kidney transplant. Chairman … Read More The post PKLI Rawalpindi Successfully Performs First Kidney Transplant appeared first on ProPakistani .
The Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute and Research Centre (PKLI) in Rawalpindi successfully performed its first kidney transplant, marking a significant milestone for the medical institution. Chairman of the Board of Directors, Professor Dr. Saeed Akhtar, emphasized the importance of this achievement. He noted that the hospital has also introduced an application that allows patients to submit their data from home.
At a press conference in Rawalpindi, Dr. Akhtar, accompanied by a team of doctors, spoke about the centre's full functionality and the completion of two liver transplants and one kidney transplant so far. Dr. Akhtar revealed that the first kidney transplant at PKLI Lahore was conducted in 2018. He also revealed that PKLI provides up to 90% financial relief to 80% of patients, with treatment worth up to Rs50,000 provided free of cost to deserving patients.
Dr. Akhtar boasted about the institute's team of international-standard experts and strong facilities. He referred to the PIMS hospital tragedy and mentioned that PKLI has a comprehensive and active fire safety system that is regularly monitored.
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