SKMCH celebrates 28th anniversary

Twenty-eight years ago on December 29, 1994, Pakistan’s first dedicated cancer hospital opened in Lahore.

The Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (SKMCH&RC) became a reality because of the unprecedented support of the Pakistani people. On Thursday (Dec 29), the SKMCH&RC in Lahore marked the completion of 28 years of serving humanity, and the hospital in Peshawar marked its seventh anniversary. On this occasion, Dr Faisal Sultan, the chief executive officer of the SKMCH&RC, said, “I want to thank all the donors and supporters who make it possible for us to continue to provide state-of-the-art cancer treatment, free of charge, to over 75 percent of our patients. Shaukat Khanum Hospitals in Lahore, in Peshawar, and soon in Karachi, aim to provide quality cancer treatment to cancer patients, irrespective of their ability to pay. These hospitals were built and are able to treat more patients each year because of the unstinting support of the Pakistani people who generously give their donations and Zakat to this cause. This unwavering support over the years meant that we were able to embark on the construction of Pakistan’s biggest cancer hospital in Karachi.”

Published in The Express Tribune, December 30^th, 2022.