Pakistan faces a dire healthcare challenge—one that is both deeply human and tragically preventable. Over 60% of our population lives on less than $2 a day, and for many, even basic health services remain out of reach. Our government hospitals are overburdened and under-resourced, and patients often suffer due to delayed or inadequate care.

Located on the global stone belt, Pakistan experiences a high incidence of kidney stones, a condition that, while easily treatable in early stages, still accounts for 8–10% of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) cases in the country. By contrast, this figure is only 2% in developed nations like the United States—highlighting the devastating impact of late diagnosis and limited access to quality care.