14-Sep-2023 PKI Free Medical Camp in Skardu, Day -1: 10 Surgeries done on Day-1 including one pediatric surgery.

Pakistan Kidney Institute has organised its 6th free medical camp in Skardu with the collaboration of Marafi Foundation & Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute and Research Center from September 13 to September 18, 2023.

Pakistan Kidney Institute gets renewal of Tax Exemption Certificate from Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Government of Pakistan.

Pakistan Kidney Institute gets renewal of MOU with Economic Affairs Division (EAD).

Pakistan Kidney Institute (PKI) received Certificate of Appreciation from the Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye in recognition of earthquake relief work in Türkiye.

The board of governors of SOULS hosted an Iftaar Fundraising Dinner on 1st April in Chicago, attended by a large number of people. Prof. Saeed Akhter, President PKI have a presentation and informed the audience about one year progress of PKI and also future plans.

Mrs. Farzeena and Dr. Aftab Ahmed hosted an Iftaar Dinner on 2nd April in Louisville, Kentucky USA, to support PKI. Team PKI is grateful to Dr. Aftab Ahmed, Mrs. Aftab Ahmad and all the participants for their kind and generous support.

Fazaia Surgical Society (FSS) organized an event on Organ Donation & Transplant Surgery at Fazaia Medical College, Air University Islamabad on March 22, 2023. Prof. Saeed Akhter, President PKI & Chairman Department of Urology & Transplant Surgery was chief guest and keynote speaker. Principle & Dean of Fazaia Medical College received Prof. Saeed Akhter & PKI Team. Large number of Medical students attended the session. Prof. Saeed Akhter explained the need of organ donation in Pakistan, level of awareness and ethical issues related to organ donation especially kidney donation and the willingness to donate a kidney or other type of organs in Pakistan. He added that Donation of organs is an imperative component of transplantation. One of the major issues contributing to the scarcity of organs is because of public attributes such as myths, religious misconceptions, and misunderstood decrees. Later on, Prof. Saeed Akhter awarded appreciation certificates to Volunteers of Fazaia Surgical Society who participated in PKI Flood Relief Drive 2022. Prof. Saeed Akhter also visited different sections of Fazaia Medical College and appreciated the facilities offered by FMC to its students.

March 23, 2023 Prof. Dr. Saeed Akhter awarded with Sitara-e-Imtiaz from President Islamic Republic of Pakistan, in recognition of his services in the field of Urology, Transplant Surgery & for establishing Pakistan Kidney Institute for poor patients in Pakistan.

PKI celebrated World Kidney Day 2023 to create awareness regarding kidney diseases and its prevention. Keynote Speaker was Prof. Saeed Akhter, Chairman Department of Urology & Transplant Surgery. Dr. Muhammad Zahid Consultant Nephrologist and Dr. Nabeel, Peads Urologist at PAF Hospital Islamabad were also amongst the speakers of the event.