The Pakistan Kidney Institute in collaboration with Pakistan Association of Urological Surgeons (PAUS) Rawalpindi Islamabad Chapter and RAHMA Foundation hosted a symposium on "Trans Perineal Prostate Biopsy under Local Anaesthesia - The Way Forward" on May 25th, 2024 at PAF Hospital Islamabad. Dr. Manahil Tahir served as presenter, who introduced the Symposium agenda and speakers.

Alhamdulillah, PKI has donated surgical equipment to aid the earthquake-affected regions of Türkiye and Syria through the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS). Weighing 1,030 kilograms, the equipment was dispatched from Allama Iqbal International airport Lahore to Istanbul, Türkiye on April 25, 2024, and successfully delivered to Adana City. This shipment consists of surgical instruments for providing essential medical care in disaster zones..

A video Message by Farah Hussain, a renowned TV Host of the program ‘Morning with Farah’. She appealed to Donate to Pakistan Kidney Institute so PKI can continue its mission and bring a glimmer of hope into the lives of those who need it most.

PKI celebrating 20 years of Service (2004-2024). PKI, a beacon of hope for poor kidney patients those financially underprivileged and can not afford treatment due to lack of resources. PKI treated more than 172,000 patients since its inception. It was not possible without our valued donors.

Prof. Saeed Akhter President Pakistan Kidney Institute (PKI) received a letter of gratitude from Dr. Muhammad Sharif, Executive Director Marafie Foundation Skardu in acknowledgement for organizing Free Medical/Urology Camp in Skardu from Sep 13 to Sep 18, 2023. Dr. Sharif expressed his heartfelt gratitude for Prof. Saeed Akhter and his team for their invaluable contribution for treating the poor and needy patients in Free Medical camp Skardu 2023. Detailed patients report of PKI free medical camp also enclosed with the letter.

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.