Pakistan’s beacon of cardiac excellence: Tabba Heart Institute secures fifth consecutive American College of Cardiology Platinum Award

Their campaign 'Dil Hai Toh Zindagi Hai' urges Pakistanis to undergo regular health screenings before problems arise

Ahead of World Heart Day 2025, one of Pakistan’s premier cardiac care facilities has once again earned global recognition.

Tabba Heart Institute (THI) has become the first and only hospital in Pakistan to secure the prestigious American College of Cardiology (ACC) Platinum Performance Achievement Award for five consecutive years, with the latest recognition awarded earlier this year.

This international distinction honours hospitals that consistently deliver evidence-based, guideline-driven emergency cardiac care, particularly for patients suffering acute heart attacks in emergency rooms and catheterization labs.

A Benchmark for Pakistan

Reflecting on the achievement, Dr Bashir Hanif, Executive Director and Consultant Cardiologist at Tabba Heart Institute, remarked:

Maintaining this award five years in a row is a testament to Pakistan’s potential to meet and even exceed global standards in emergency cardiac care. Our team’s commitment to saving precious minutes and lives remains unwavering.

According to the American College of Cardiology, only a select group of hospitals worldwide reach this level of compliance with stringent performance metrics, including:

● Door-to-balloon time (the speed at which treatment begins)

● Use of guideline-directed medications

● Improved patient outcomes

● Accurate and transparent data reporting

THI's five-year winning streak demonstrates a culture of continuous quality improvement and further strengthens its standing as the best cardiac hospital in Pakistan and a trusted center for world-class treatment.

Beyond Emergency Care: A National Call for Prevention

While celebrating this global recognition, Dr Hanif emphasised that although catheterisation labs and emergency procedures remain vital, prevention remains the ultimate goal.

He commented:

Every award we win is a reminder that no matter how advanced our emergency care is, the best heart attack is the one that never happens.

We need Pakistanis — young and old — to know their numbers, manage their risk factors, and undergo regular heart health screening in Pakistan before problems arise.

This preventive focus resonates strongly with the World Heart Day 2025 theme, “Don’t Miss a Beat,” and Tabba Heart Institute’s campaign slogan, “Dil Hai Toh Zindagi Hai.”

Making Screening Accessible and Affordable

To encourage more people to take preventive action, Tabba Heart Institute is offering special heart health screening packages at discounts of up to 35% during its World Heart Day campaign from September 26 to October 25, 2025.

These comprehensive packages include risk-assessment tests designed to detect early signs of cardiovascular disease.

Dr Hanif explained:

Accessibility matters. By reducing the cost barrier, we are encouraging families to view heart checks as a regular habit, not just a response to crisis.

 

Leadership in Cardiac Care

Recognized internationally for its excellence in interventional cardiology in Pakistan, THI combines world-class emergency services with a growing national leadership role in preventive health.

Public-health experts note that Tabba Heart Institute’s recognition is more than just another accolade. It demonstrates that Pakistani institutions can deliver timely, evidence-based care, while also leading the national conversation on early detection, preventive screening, and lifestyle change.

As Dr Hanif concluded:

Quality emergency care saves lives today. Preventive care saves lives tomorrow. At Tabba Heart Institute, our mission is to deliver both and to show that it can be achieved right here in Pakistan.