PESHAWAR
\nPeshawar Institute of Cardiology\u2019s (PIC) Board of Governors takes a step towards cooperation in the expenses of primary angioplasty for patients suffering from heart attacks in emergencies.
\nA group of donors called Friends of PIC has been established, and on the first day, over Rs5 million were raised for this noble cause.
\nFriends of PIC consists of renowned businessmen and organizations in the province.
\nIn this regard, an event was organized at Peshawar Institute of Cardiology on Tuesday, attended by prominent businessmen and representatives of prominent organizations, to raise funds for providing financial assistance in primary PCI in the hospital\u2019s emergency department.
\nChairman of the Board, Professor Dr. Hafeez Ullah stated that excellent performance of its treatment and staff have made PIC-MTI an internationally recognized hospital.
\nHe said that some patients who arrive in emergencies require primary PCI on an urgent basis, which can save their lives. However, hospitals are facing financial difficulties due to the current economic situation in the country. He further said that the cost of this treatment is high, which some patients cannot afford.
\n Therefore, this assistance will prove to be a ray of hope for them.
\nThe Advisor to the Chief Minister for Health, Professor Dr. Riaz Anwar said that the government\u2019s mission is to provide better facilities to the people of the province.
\nHowever, providing financial assistance to deserving patients like those in PCI is commendable.
\nChief Executive and Medical Director of PIC-MTI, Professor Dr. Shahkar Ahmad Shah, welcomed the guests and expressed gratitude for their contributions.
\nProfessor Shahkar briefed the members of the business community about the hospital and informed them about the achievements that have been accomplished in a short period of time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
PESHAWAR Peshawar Institute of Cardiology\u2019s (PIC) Board of Governors takes a step towards cooperation in the expenses of primary angioplasty for patients suffering from heart attacks in emergencies. A group of donors called Friends of PIC has been established, and on the first day, over Rs5 million were raised for this noble cause. Friends of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":302113,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-390141","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-national"},"yoast_head":"\n