{
  "id": 3746964,
  "title": "Punjab to Launch Free Kidney, Liver Transplant Program at Major Hospital",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/punjab-to-launch-free-kidney-liver-transplant-program-at-major",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-27T13:18:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/08/27/punjab-to-launch-free-kidney-liver-transplant-program-at-major-hospital/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Punjab Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique examined the Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute (PKLI) in Rawalpindi on Thursday, as directed by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. During his visit, Rafique toured the hospital grounds, conversed with patients, and convened a meeting with PKLI management to discuss the facility's operations and healthcare provisions. The minister revealed that the Punjab government would soon introduce a complimentary kidney and liver transplant program, as part of the chief minister's program. Rafique praised the medical personnel after PKLI Rawalpindi completed two liver transplant surgeries, marking a significant accomplishment. The health minister emphasized that providing top-tier, standardized healthcare services remains a primary objective for the Punjab government. He further highlighted PKLI Rawalpindi's expansion of advanced healthcare facilities to cater to patients grappling with kidney and liver ailments.",
  "summary": "Punjab Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique visited the Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute (PKLI) Rawalpindi on Thursday on the directives … Read More The post Punjab to Launch Free Kidney, Liver Transplant Program at Major Hospital appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}