What if the organ that quietly keeps you alive was being damaged for years without any warning signs? For millions of Pakistanis, this is not a “what if.” It is happening right now. April 19th marks World Liver Day 2026, with the theme Solid Habits, Strong Liver. It reminds us that small, consistent daily choices...
April is observed in the United States as National Donate Life Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about organ, eye, and tissue donation. This year’s theme, “Leave a Legacy,” asks a simple but powerful question: what do we leave behind? For me, that question is deeply personal. As a living kidney donor, I do...
There are moments when you listen to global health experts and realize that what they are saying is not just information—it is a warning. In discussions led by Prof. Olufunmilayo (‘Funmi) Lesi message comes through clearly: Viral hepatitis remains one of the most serious and overlooked public health challenges in the world today. And within...
In a landmark achievement, the Pakistan Kidney & Liver Institute (PKLI) has reported a 100% survival rate for five children with acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) who underwent timely living donor liver transplantation. Led by Prof Saeed Akhter, PKLI’s team showed that swift intervention—some within 48-72 hours—can greatly improve outcomes, even in very severe cases. e.thenews.com.pk...
In a remarkable medical breakthrough, Pakistani transplant teams have reported 100% survival in children suffering from severe liver failure, managing to save young lives through swift and expertly timed liver transplants. Despite critically high severity scores, transplants done within 48-72 hours in some cases — and even after 23 days in others — resulted in...
Committee Room, Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination (MoNHSRC), Islamabad — August 1, 2025 Key Leaders & Speakers The program opened with a recitation from the Holy Quran by M. Asim Rauf, IT/Data Manager, Hepatitis PDMU. Dr. Ayaz Mustafa, Director General to the Federal Minister of Health, served as Master of Ceremony....
