KARACHI: The National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) in collaboration with the Sindh government established its 28th chest pain unit at Sindh High Court Bar Association, Karachi aimed at helping patients experiencing chest pain with immediate and easy access and free of cost services.
Caretaker Chief Minister, Sindh, Justice (r) Maqbool Baqar, Chief Justice of Sindh High Court, Justice Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi, Executive Director of NICVD, Prof Tahir Saghir and Executive Director of SICVD, Prof Jawaid Akbar Sial formally inaugurated 28th Chest Pain Unit at Sindh High Court Bar Association, Karachi.
On the occasion, Chief Minister Justice (r) Maqbool Baqar said that It is truly an honor and privilege for him to be here as the Chief Guest at the inauguration ceremony of the 28th Chest Pain Unit of NICVD at Sindh High Court Bar Association, Karachi.
“Cardiovascular diseases continue to be a significant health challenge globally, and Pakistan is no exception. Initiatives like these Chest Pain Units play a pivotal role in addressing this challenge by providing timely and efficient care to those experiencing chest pains, often a critical indicator of heart-related issues. With the inauguration of this 28th unit, we are not only expanding our healthcare infrastructure but also reinforcing our dedication to saving lives and ensuring a healthier future for our citizens,” said Interim CM
He further added that for majority of people, it takes a lot of time to reach NICVD mainly during rush hours and many lives were lost on roads.
Due to easy access to emergency care and quick response, these units entertai¬ned over 1.2 million people in 7 years and saved over 30,000 lives.
Maqbool Baqar said that we commend NICVD for their relentless efforts in spearheading this initiative. The consistent expansion of Chest Pain Units across Sindh showcases a commitment to making quality healthcare accessible to all, regardless of geographical constraints.
Congratulating the NICVD, Chief Justice of Sindh High Court Justice Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi said this NICVD Chest Pain Unit is the gift for Sindh High Court Bar Association, the unit will provide state of the art cardiac facilities to patients totally free of cost.
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On the occasion the executive director of NICVD Prof. Tahir Saghir lauded the NICVD "for introducing a new era in the field of heart healthcare," and added that the CPU would make it easier for the public to access health facilities.
