Patients’ Aid Healthcare Revolution : Transforming Cancer Treatment In Pakistan

In Pakistan, cancer is a significant concern affecting many lives every day. Limited access to quality healthcare often leaves people feeling helpless against this disease, especially due to financial struggles. In the middle of these challenges, Patients’ Aid Foundation, a healthcare nonprofit organisation, has emerged as a sign of hope, providing medical services to everyone. They have introduced innovative solutions to help people fight cancer.

Patients Aid Foundation was the first to bring CyberKnife robotics to Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi, Pakistan. This technology has transformed cancer care across the country, offering advanced treatment options that were previously unavailable to many. Let’s explore the journey of cancer in Pakistan and how the Patients Aid Foundation has played a pivotal role in providing cutting-edge medical care to those in need.

What is Cyberknife Technology?

CyberKnife is a cutting-edge robotic radiosurgery to treat cancer utilising precise radiation beams to target and destroy cancer cells while minimising damage to surrounding healthy tissues..

The Impact of CyberKnife Technology

According to statistics from 2023, a staggering 269,707 cancer cases were reported across the country, with nearly half affecting females. Notably, Sindh saw a significant portion of these cases, highlighting the need for better healthcare resources in the region to address this growing issue. Patients’ Aid introduced this exclusive treatment in Pakistan to ensure advanced healthcare facilities are available to people who cannot afford cancer treatment.

Before CyberKnife’s introduction in Pakistan, cancer treatment typically involved surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and other specialised treatments based on cancer type, stage, and severity. These treatments can range from highly effective in controlling the disease to alleviating symptoms.

CyberKnife offers precise and targeted radiation therapy, tracking body movement during treatment for accurate radiation delivery to the tumour while sparing healthy tissues. Its precision makes it particularly effective for treating tumours in delicate or hard-to-reach areas, requires fewer sessions and offers shorter recovery times compared to traditional radiation therapy.

Introduced as a health initiative by Patients Aid, CyberKnife improves cancer treatment outcomes and the quality of life for affected people, providing advanced treatment without financial burden. This initiative aims to ensure all Pakistanis have access to essential medical care. CyberKnife represents a significant advancement in cancer care, offering patients an effective and less invasive treatment option.

Community Collaboration 

Between 2011-2024, Patients’ Aid Foundation has enabled treatment of over 11000 cancer patients using CyberKnife. Today, this healthcare non-profit stands as the sole donation foundation in Pakistan that treats cancer patients free of charge.

Play Your Part

As Ramadan blesses us with its presence, let’s reflect on the importance of charity and giving back to those in need. In Islam, Zakat and Sadaqah are not merely acts of generosity, they are pillars of faith, embodying compassion and solidarity with the less privileged. Let us not turn away from our brothers and sisters who are underprivileged and silently battling their struggles. Instead, extend a helping hand, reminding them they are not alone.

Join and support Patients’ Aid Foundation initiatives, your donations can provide crucial medical care, granting access to advanced treatments like CyberKnife, offering comfort and relief to those fighting cancer.

Conclusion

Patients Aid is a Shariah Compliant organisation approved by Al Hamd Shariah Advisory Service and upholds unwavering commitment to transparency as certified by Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy (PCP). When you give your Zakat and Sadaqah to the Patients’ Aid Foundation, you’re not only offering financial assistance, but also actively engaging in the vital process of providing the gift of life and healing to the underprivileged patients.

This Ramadan, let’s unite and ensure that your donation reaches those who need it most and creates a lasting impact. Donate to Patients’ Aid Foundation and help us spread love, compassion, and healing during this blessed month.

Together, we can transform lives and bring hope to those who need it most. Donate now and become a source of blessings this Ramadan.