Taking to Twitter to share the joy with his followers, the cricketer-turned-politician stated that after a thorough audit lasting for days, SKMCH has been recognised internationally as a provider of world-class services.
Today is one of the happiest & most fulfilling days of my life as I see SKMCH accredited by US Joint Commission International. This means that after a thorough audit lasting for days, SKMCH has been recognised internationally as a provider of world class services.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) April 28, 2018
The hospital is a philanthropic venture of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf chief, and it is Pakistan's largest cancer hospital, and is also home to the largest radiation oncology centre in the country.
Khan also thanked the team of his cancer hospital, including doctors, nurses and staff, who worked hard for the accreditation.
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"Congratulations to the SKM team who have worked dedicatedly to achieve this great milestone. I want to thank all the doctors, nurses and staff (all Pakistanis) who have shown that Pakistanis, with commitment and determination, can build & sustain world-class institutions," he said in another tweet.
Congratulations to the SKM team who have worked dedicatedly to achieve this great milestone. I want to thank all the doctors, nurses & staff (all Pakistanis) who have shown that Pakistanis, with commitment & determination, can build & sustain world class institutions. https://t.co/h5idKZrpHV
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) April 28, 2018
Khan noted that the cancer hospital provided free medical treatment to almost 75 per cent of all patients coming to the facility.
"What makes this recognition even more fulfilling is that SKMCH provides free medical treatment to 75 per cent of its patients," he stated.
What makes this recognition even more fulfilling is that SKMCH provides free medical treatment to 75 percent of its patients. This provision of world class treatment to the poor at par with that provided to paying patients is unique to SKMCH. https://t.co/BYLjbpA5Xs
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) April 28, 2018
"This provision of world-class treatment to the poor at par with that provided to paying patients is unique to SKMCH," Khan added.
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