Professor Dr. Saeed Akhtar President Pakistan Kidney Institute and Chairman BOG, Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute and Research Center , proudly represented Pakistan at a conference on Hepatitis-C during the United Nations General Assembly. He highlighted Pakistan's commitment to eliminate Hepatitis C from the world's fifth most populous nation, where nearly 10 million people are affected by this liver infection. As he quoted, "Egypt as a transcontinental nation that is about to file its elimination status with World Health Organization after concerted efforts." Pakistan kickstarted a nationwide campaign against Hepatitis, beginning in Punjab and extending its reach across the entire nation. Prof. Saeed Akhtar emphasized the importance of raising awareness about the Hepatitis C elimination campaign, with the ultimate goal of eradicating this disease from Pakistan by 2030.

Prof. Saeed Akhter, President Pakistan Kidney Institute & Chairman Board of Governors Pakistan Kidney & Liver Institute invited to UN General Assembly side meeting on 22nd September 2023 to talk about Pakistan’s efforts to launch National Hepatitis C Elimination Program. As Egypt, the previously no. 1 country in the world is about to file its elimination status with WHO after a much organised concerted efforts. Pakistan is now no. 1 in the world by hepatitis C ratio. After 6 years of efforts and major struggle by Prof. Saeed Akhter & other number of professionals in Pakistan, PM Pakistan has launched the national Hepatitis C Elimination program in August 2023 with a budget of 70 Billion Rupees, equally shared by provinces and the Federation. Efforts are being made to create a strong unified national program with a very strong AI based IT system. The Target is elimination of Hep C from Pakistan by 2030, a very achievable target if we all come together and become part of this national mission.

Pakistan Kidney Institute 6th free Medical / Urology camp Skardu came to an end. 50 Major procedures have been performed including a Pyeloplasty+Pyelolithotomy of a 05 month old baby. Total 06 children were operated below the age of 15. Over 200 patients have seen in OPD. Following team of doctors & technical staff participated

Last day at PKI Free Medical / Urology Camp in Skardu 2023. Total 49 Major procedures done in 5 day camp, including complex surgeries. Over 200 Patients have been seen in OPD.

PKI team in free Medical camp Skardu 2023.

15-Sep-2023 Pakistan Kidney Institute Free Medical camp in Skardu: Day-2: 12 Major surgeries performed on Day-2 and significant amount of patients seen in OPD as well.

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).