PESHAWAR: Khyber Teaching Hospital (KTH) has officially launched free kidney transplant services, marking a significant milestone in the provision of advanced healthcare in the province.
According to hospital administration, the facility successfully performed its first kidney transplant operation, in which a brother donated a kidney to his sibling.
Both the donor and recipient recovered well following the procedure and were discharged from the hospital in satisfactory condition.
Hospital officials stated that the state-of-the-art kidney transplant service will now be provided free of charge, offering much-needed treatment to patients suffering from kidney diseases, particularly those who cannot afford the high costs associated with transplant procedures.
The initiative is expected to improve access to life-saving treatment and enhance healthcare services for underprivileged patients across the region.
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi visited Lady Reading Hospital (LRH) in Peshawar to inquire after those injured in a recent incident in Kurram district.
The chief minister met the injured individually, reviewed their medical condition and received a detailed briefing on the treatment and healthcare facilities being provided to them.
During the visit, he directed hospital authorities to ensure the provision of the best possible medical care, stressing that any negligence or shortcomings in the treatment of patients would not be tolerated.
