Acknowledging the generous contribution of Rs 300 million received from Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah, Indus Hospital Chief Executive Officer Dr Abdul Bari Khan said that the monetary support received from the government has played a critical role in settling the land arrears of Rs 300 million previously owed by the hospital to the State.
In a statement released on Thursday, Khan said, “All of us at the Indus Hospital are extremely appreciative of the government’s contribution towards our cause, which is aimed at making premium healthcare accessible to people of all income groups, and improving life and health for everyone.” Emphasising the role of philanthropy in the evolution and development of the Indus Hospital, Khan said that there is an increasing responsibility on all of us – the key stake-holders in healthcare – to play our due role towards alleviating health problems in the country and making quality health services accessible to everyone.
Presently running at an operational cost of Rs 40 million per month, the Indus Hospital is a modern tertiary care centre providing a premium healthcare centre completely free to people in their hour of need. The only initiative of its kind, the hospital has treated over 551,538 patients all across Pakistan since its inception in 2007 and is funded solely by philanthropists and donors, it was further stated. According to Khan, the Indus Hospital requires consistent donations and support in the form of zakat and donations to continue serving the people in dire need of medical attention.
“The monetary support extended by Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah and Sindh Finance Minister Murad Ali Shah will play a pivotal role in the long-term success of the Indus Hospital,” Khan added.
