LAHORE: More than 17,000 children have received free cardiac treatment under the Punjab government’s Chief Minister Children Heart Surgery Programme, providing financial relief to families dealing with congenital heart diseases.
The initiative aims to ensure that children requiring specialised heart operations can access medical treatment without facing the high costs associated with cardiac procedures.
According to the Punjab Health Initiative Management Company (PHIMC), the programme has facilitated thousands of surgical procedures through a network of government and private hospitals.
Children from across Pakistan, including those living outside Punjab, can benefit from the healthcare initiative.
The programme focuses on treating congenital heart conditions that may cause serious health complications if medical intervention is delayed.
Several major public hospitals are providing specialised services under the scheme. These include Children’s Hospital Lahore, Punjab Institute of Cardiology Lahore, Rawalpindi Institute of Cardiology and Children’s Hospital Multan.
Other participating institutions include Bahawal Victoria Hospital in Bahawalpur and Faisalabad Institute of Cardiology.
To increase treatment capacity, the government has also included 14 private hospitals in the programme. These facilities are located in Islamabad, Lahore, Multan, Rawalpindi and Faisalabad.
The involvement of private healthcare institutions is intended to provide additional treatment options and make specialised cardiac services accessible to more families.
Parents whose children require heart treatment can contact the programme’s designated helplines to obtain information about registration, eligibility and participating hospitals.
The available contact details are:
- Toll-free helpline: 0800-07542
- Phone: 042-99066000 and 042-99066001
- WhatsApp: 0333-6756390
- SMS: 8500
Families are advised to confirm the latest admission requirements and hospital arrangements directly with the programme before visiting a healthcare facility.
The initiative is being implemented through PHIMC in collaboration with participating medical institutions. Its objective is to reduce financial barriers and improve access to specialised treatment for children born with heart conditions.
Cross-provincial access is another important feature of the scheme, allowing eligible families from different parts of Pakistan to seek assistance through the designated healthcare network.
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With more than 17,000 reported surgical procedures completed, the programme represents a significant expansion of access to specialised paediatric cardiac care.
