Cancer claims several lives every year due to a lack of awareness and inaccessibility to appropriate medical care. In Pakistan, several hospitals are equipped with cutting-edge diagnostic and treatment facilities. Many institutes also offer financial assistance to deserving patients and help them fight cancer.
In today’s blog post, we have listed 8 hospitals for cancer care that offer free or highly affordable treatment to needy patients. They also run awareness campaigns and educate people about its early detection. Let’s learn about these hospitals and institutes one by one.
Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre
Website: https://shaukatkhanum.org.pk/
Address
- Lahore:A. Johar Town, Lahore
- Peshawar: 5-B, Sector A-2, Phase-5, Hayatabad, Peshawar
- Karachi: Plot No.1, Health Care Sector, DHA City, Karachi
Inaugurated in December 1994, Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre is a one-of-a-kind, state-of-the-art, and all-inclusive cancer hospital in Pakistan. It was founded by the former prime minister and star cricketer of Pakistan, Mr Imran Khan, in memory of his mother, who succumbed to cancer a few years before.
The fundamental hallmark of this hospital is that it offers free medical care to needy cancer patients. According to their statistics, they treated 75% of their patients for free (102 billion PKR).
SKMCH offers a complete range of medical services, from diagnostics and pathology to surgical and nuclear therapy. Here is a detailed list of medical care that they are offering:
- Ancillary Health Services
- Anesthesiology
- Anesthesia for children
- Clinical And Radiation Oncology
- Internal Medicine
- Medical Oncology
- Nuclear Medicine
- Pediatric Oncology
- Pathology
- Radiology
- Surgical Oncology
Pink Ribbon Hospital Pakistan
Website: https://pinkribbon.org.pk/
Address: 2/12 M-Block, Gulberg III, Lahore
Pink Ribbon is a non-funded foundation that is focused on awareness, financial assistance and treatment of breast cancer patients. Beginning their journey in 2004. Since their beginning, they have educated millions of women on self-diagnosis of breast cancer and helped thousands in their fight with breast cancer.
Pink Ribbon Pakistan has also set up its dedicated breast cancer hospital, which provides consultation, diagnostic, and clinical services to patients. As of today, they have provided over 30,000 free clinical examinations for breast cancers to deserving women. The services that they provide at Pink Ribbon Hospital are as follows:
- Out Patient Department
- Ultrasound
- Mammogram
- Chemotherapy
- Surgery
- In-Patient Facility
Along with clinical services for breast cancer, Pink Ribbon Pakistan also provides patient advisory services and breast cancer prevention education through their nationwide outreach programs.
Neurospinal and Cancer Care Institute (NCCI)
Website: https://ncci.org.pk/
Address: 100/1, Depot Lines, Mansfield Street, Saddar Karachi, Pakistan.
Formally known as Neurospinal and Medical Institute (NMI), the institute was renamed Neurospinal and Cancer Care Institute (NCCI) after the Synergy-X Radiosurgery and Gamma Knife were introduced in the hospital. This institution is a project of M Hashim Memorial Trust that offers advanced neurospinal and cancer treatment services in Karachi.
NCCI was inaugurated in 1995 to provide a complete spectrum of medical facilities for cancer patients under one roof. They have introduced a number of advanced diagnostic and surgical equipment in their facility. Here is a list of their major clinical services for patients:
- Surgical Intervention
- PET CT
- Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
- Physiotherapy
- Gamma Knife
- OPD Clinics
- MRI
- Pathology
- Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
- Mammography
- Synergy-S
- IPD Services
Bait-Ul-Sukoon Cancer Hospital and Hospice
Website: https://baitulsukoon.org
Address: Plot No. S.N.P.A. 17-J, Block-3, K.C.H.S. Union, Karachi, Pakistan
Managed by Bait-Ul-Sukoon Trust, Bait-Ul-Sukoon Cancer Hospital and Hospice opened its doors to cancer patients in 2009. Their sole purpose was to provide state-of-the-art medical facilities for cancer patients free of cost. Since their inauguration, they have successfully treated thousands of patients suffering from different kinds of cancers, including breast cancer, lymphoma, and ovarian cancer.
Their hospital boasts a wide range of cutting-edge equipment and medical facilities, making them capable of diagnosing, treating and even executing surgical interventions when needed. The list of the medical facilities at their hospital includes:
- Chemotherapy
- Pathology
- Psychological Counselling
- Radiotherapy
- Physiotherapy
- Hormonal Therapy
- Hospice Support
- Surgical Oncology
- Radiology
- In-House Pharmacy
- Dietician
- Supportive Management
- Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Clinic
Cancer Foundation Hospital
Website: https://cfh.org.pk/
Address: C-130, Block 09, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Opp Aziz Bhatti Park, Karachi, Pakistan
Cancer Foundation Hospital was inaugurated in 2017 with a capacity of 20 beds initially. However, it took leaps of success and now boasts an impressive 92-bed capacity. It offers up to 80% of financial assistance for deserving cancer patients. Since its beginning, the hospital has successfully executed thousands of surgeries costing more than 500 million PKR in donations.
They offer a complete range of diagnostic and medical services that are required for cancer treatment. Their hospital features state-of-the-art labs, equipment and operating rooms. Their hospital also offers correlated medical services such as general and plastic surgery. Here is a glimpse of what they offer:
- General & Cancer Surgery
- Diagnostics
- Mammogram
- Medical Oncology
- Radiation Oncology
- Gastroenterology
- Bariatric Surgery
- Orthopedics
- Gynae Oncology
- Physical Therapist
- Anesthesia
Atomic Energy Centre Hospitals (AECHs)
Website: https://paec.gov.pk/medical/
Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) is running cancer diagnostic and treatment hospitals all across the country, including Azad Jammu & Kashmir. With 19 hospitals and state-of-the-art cancer diagnosis and treatment machines, they cater to up to 40,000 cancer patients every year and perform over one million procedures.
Backed by the government’s atomic energy program, AECHs are offering cutting-edge therapeutic, diagnostic, and interventive services for cancer patients at 80% lower prices than other facilities. Their vast array of medical facilities includes the following:
- Brachytherapy
- Chemotherapy
- Immunotherapy
- Targeted Therapy
- Hormone Therapy
- Nuclear Medicine
- Conventional Radiology
- Breast Screening
- Mammography & Sonography
- Interventional Radiology
- MRI, CT scanning & Simulations
- Radioimmunoassay
Shifa Cancer Center
Website: https://www.shifa.com.pk/cancer-center/
Address: Pitras Bukhari Road, Sector H-8/4, Islamabad – Pakistan
Began its operation in the early 1990s, Shifa Cancer Center offers cutting-edge cancer diagnostic and treatment facilities for a wide array of cancers, including:
- Carcinomas
- Leukemia
- Lymphomas
- Sarcomas
- Melanomas
Located in and operating under the Shifa Internation Hospital, Islamabad, Shifa Cancer Center features modern equipment and works with several NGOs to offer affordable cancer treatment for deserving patients. Their team of oncologists is comprised of internationally experienced and multi-disciplinary professionals, allowing them to offer a range of cancer diagnostic and treatment facilities such as:
- Medical Oncology
- Surgical Oncology
- Radiation Oncology
- Cancer Diagnostics
Cancer Care Hospital & Research Center
Website: https://www.cch-rc.com/
Address: 1.5 km off Pajian Chowk Ijtama Road Bypass (Rohi Nala) Raiwind Lahore, Pakistan.
Currently in its final stage of completion, Cancer Care Hospital and Research Center offers free-of-cost cancer diagnostic and treatment facilities for deserving patients. It is a trust-based institute that is being developed to target patients who are unable to receive proper medical attention due to monetary reasons.
It is a staggering 120-bed facility that is equipped with cutting-edge diagnostic equipment, allowing them to offer a spectrum of services for everyone. The institute also features a state-of-the-art research centre and pathology lab, along with the following services:
- Radiation Oncology
- Surgical Department
- Clinical Oncology
- Mammography
- Scanning Services
- Palliative Care
Conclusion
Every hospital mentioned in this list is equipped with cutting-edge medical facilities, allowing them to provide world-class treatment and diagnostic services to patients. However, some institutes offer a broader set of services than others, including treatment of a wide range of cancers, nuclear medicine, etc. You can learn more about these hospitals by visiting their websites.
