RMI, PCHF to Provide life-saving free heart surgeries for children

PESHAWAR, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 15th Mar, 2026) Rehman Medical Institute (RMI) here Sunday hosted an awareness seminar in collaboration with Pakistan Children's Heart Foundation (PCHF) on congenital heart disease.

The event brought together a distinguished group of attendees, including RMI Chairman Dr. Muhammad Rehman, CEO Shafiq-ur-Rehman, and PCHF CEO Farhan Ahmed, alongside renowned cardiologists, surgeons, and various public figures.

The gathering highlighted a sobering statistic: approximately one in every 100 children born in Pakistan suffers from a congenital heart defect, making timely medical intervention a critical necessity for survival.

During the ceremony, RMI CEO Shafiq-ur-Rehman praised the PCHF for its dedication to easing the burden on families struggling with these life-threatening conditions.

He emphasized that building a healthier society requires collective action and expressed pride in RMI’s role as a partner in this mission.

This partnership has already yielded significant results, with over 100 successful free heart surgeries performed on children at RMI to date. These procedures, which often involve complex open-heart surgery and costs reaching millions of rupees, are provided entirely free of charge for families in need.

?The event also featured former Pakistan cricket captain Misbah-ul-Haq, who lauded the initiative for its profound impact on both individual lives and broader community.

He said that such charitable efforts do more than just save lives; they serve as a powerful message of hope and humanity.

The seminar concluded on a celebratory note with distribution of honorary shields to special guests and staff, followed by an Iftar dinner to honor the participants and their commitment to this noble cause.