Free Dialysis Treatment at Jinnah Hospital, Supported by Patients’ Aid
Millions of Pakistanis suffer from kidney-related illnesses, enduring not only physical pain but also the overwhelming financial burden of life-saving treatments. Dialysis, a critical procedure for kidney failure patients, is in high demand, yet many cannot afford it. People from rural areas across Sindh, Punjab, Balochistan, and beyond often travel long distances to access the care they desperately need. But there is hope. Thanks to the compassionate efforts of Patients’ Aid, Jinnah Hospital has become a beacon of hope, offering free dialysis and essential healthcare services to those who would otherwise have no access to life-saving treatment.
The struggle for Kidney care in Pakistan
Kidney diseases are among the leading causes of death in Pakistan. Conditions such as chronic kidney disease (CKD), kidney stones, and acute kidney injury are widespread throughout the country. A study by the National Institute of Health (NIH) reveals a higher prevalence of kidney stones among males, with 53.3% of men affected compared to 45.7% of women. This gender disparity is consistent across several regions of Pakistan, including Rawalpindi (56.65%), Lahore (54%), and Karachi (62.3%).
In such critical times of kidney care dialysis emerges as one of the most critical and life-saving treatments when kidney function declines.
Why Dialysis is important for Kidney patients
For kidney patients, dialysis is a necessity. It sustains life by performing the vital functions of the kidneys and is the only lifeline for those suffering from kidney failure. Timely treatment is crucial to prevent the accumulation of toxins in the body, which could otherwise lead to severe complications such as heart failure, electrolyte imbalances, and fluid overload.
In Pakistan, where millions live below the poverty line, the cost of high-quality medical treatments like dialysis can be more than just a financial burden, it can mean the difference between life and death. If you want to make a difference, consider donating to Patients’ Aid to help ease their suffering and offer them hope for recovery.
What is Dialysis?
Dialysis is a life-saving treatment that performs the essential functions of the kidneys when they are no longer able to do so effectively. The kidneys filter waste products, excess fluid, and toxins from the blood, while also regulating electrolyte balance and blood pressure. When kidneys fail due to conditions like chronic kidney disease (CKD), acute kidney injury, or end-stage renal disease, dialysis becomes vital to maintain these functions. It helps remove waste and excess fluid from the blood, keeping the body in balance and allowing patients to survive while awaiting a kidney transplant or managing their condition with ongoing treatments.
There are two primary types of dialysis:
- Hemodialysis: This treatment is similar to how our kidneys work. It involves filtering blood through a machine outside the body, which is crucial for removing waste and excess fluid when the kidneys fail
- Peritoneal dialysis: Primarily used to treat kidney failure, this less invasive option uses a cleansing solution that is circulated through the lining of the abdomen to filter waste from the body.
Both these treatments are lifesaving for patients with kidney failure, buying them time and improving their quality of life.
Role of Patients’ Aid-JPMC in easing the financial burden of Dialysis Patients
Dialysis is a life-saving treatment, but it comes with a huge financial burden. The cost of dialysis in Pakistan typically ranges from Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 8,000 per session. Since most patients need dialysis two to three times a week, the annual cost can total between Rs. 550,000 and Rs. 1,248,000, depending on the frequency and type of dialysis. For most families, this amount is unaffordable, pushing them into financial hardship. Patients’ Aid Foundation, which supports Jinnah Hospital, has renovated the Nephrology Department at JPMC with modern infrastructure, state of the art Dialysis machines and medicines enabling free dialysis for underprivileged patients.
Jinnah Hospital, located in Karachi, is one of the largest and most trusted medical institutions in Pakistan. It has long been a sanctuary for those seeking better healthcare, particularly people from rural areas. Through the support of the Patients’ Aid, Jinnah Hospital provides free dialysis, which is one of the most critical kidney disease treatments along with free Lithotripsy for removal of Kidney Stones through Laser..
The Patients’ Aid Foundation plays a key role in sustaining healthcare facilities at JPMC.. The foundation works tirelessly to raise funds through initiatives like ‘Roz ka Sadqa,‘ ‘Bike a Cause for thalassemia Patients,‘ and raising funds through individual and corporate donors to provide healthcare for all. These efforts enable the foundation to mobilize resources at JPMC and ensure that patients from all backgrounds have access to the medical care they need.
Every donation to the Patients’ Aid Foundation directly supports healthcare provision to the marginalized including free dialysis treatments, surgeries, OPD, Cancer treatment, and diagnostics such as CT SCan, MRIs and Blood tests, Gynea & Obstetrics facilities, Psychiatry services etc. With your help, the foundation can continue to expand its services, ensuring that more patients across Pakistan receive the care they deserve.
Share this blog and tell your friends, family, and colleagues about supporting Patients’ Aid’s initiative for kidney care in Pakistan. The more people who know, the more lives we can save.
What can your donation do?
- Free Dialysis treatments: Each treatment that originally costing thousands of rupees can be provided free for patients who cannot afford them.
- Advanced technology and medical equipment: Jinnah Hospital has some of the most advanced medical equipment in the country, and your donations will help maintain and upgrade this technology.
- Surgical procedures and Kidney stone treatments: Contributions help fund life saving surgeries, including lithotripsy operations, that offer relief to those suffering from kidney stones.
Every patient who walks through the doors of Jinnah Hospital comes with a lot of hope to seek a way out of their pain and suffering. They are not just cases, they are real people with families, dreams, and a will to live. If you want to support this humanitarian cause, visit Patients’ aid now and donate.
By supporting, you are giving them the opportunity to live a life free from pain and suffering. Just imagine the relief on a mother’s face when she learns her son can receive free dialysis. Don’t wait, click here and let’s make a difference today, together!
This is more than just healthcare, it’s about empathy and compassion for humanity.
Donate today, and help make a lasting difference for kidney patients in Pakistan.
