Established by Pink Ribbon Pakistan, this hospital is the country’s first fully dedicated breast cancer facility, offering a complete range of diagnostic and treatment services free of cost to underprivileged women reddit.com+13pinkribbon.org.pk+13i-care-foundation.org+13.
Why It Matters
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Pakistan has one of the highest breast cancer rates in Asia—about 90,000 new cases and 40,000 deaths per year, meaning 1 in 9 women are affected thenews.com.pk+1hec.gov.pk+1.
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The hospital aims to serve 40,000 patients annually, providing accessible treatment and alleviating financial burdens .
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Early detection through services like 3D digital mammography can raise survival chances up to 90% pinkribbon.org.pk+14pinkribbon.org.pk+14pinkribbon.org.pk+14.
Core Services Offered
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One‑Stop Breast Clinic: Fast-track diagnostics for early detection lums.edu.pk+3pinkribbon.org.pk+3pinkribbon.org.pk+3
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State-of-the-Art Radiology: Includes 3D mammography and shear-wave ultrasound thenews.com.pk+3pinkribbon.org.pk+3pinkribbon.org.pk+3
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Clinical Pathology & Biopsies: Fine-needle aspirations and tissue diagnostics pinkribbon.org.pk+6pinkribbon.org.pk+6pinkribbon.org.pk+6
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OPD Consultations & In-patient Care: Full clinical support under one roof lums.edu.pk+10pinkribbon.org.pk+10pinkribbon.org.pk+10
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Surgical Unit & Chemotherapy: Equipped with a 12-bay chemo unit and dedicated ORs pinkribbon.org.pk
Construction & Current Status
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Block A is fully operational (OPD and diagnostics), while Block B is nearing completion pinkribbon.org.pk+1pinkribbon.org.pk+1.
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Over 20,000 patients have already received care free-of-cost, with the goal of reaching 40,000 annually pinkribbon.org.pk+3pinkribbon.org.pk+3pinkribbon.org.pk+3.
Community Support & Partnerships
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Collaborations with Carrefour, HEC, Punjab University, and Punjab University CEMB boost funding, awareness initiatives, and research-linked diagnostics pinkribbon.org.pk+4hec.gov.pk+4academiamag.com+4.
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Events like “Pink October,” awareness walks, and university seminars reflect the hospital’s strong role in destigmatizing breast cancer pinkribbon.org.pk+11thetrusthospital.com+11lums.edu.pk+11.
Impact & Vision
Pink Ribbon has reached over 1.9 million young women with self-exam training, driven a 500% increase in mammogram screenings, and built mobile screening units . The hospital aims to reduce breast cancer mortality across Pakistan by expanding more dedicated facilities in the future pakobserver.net+5pinkribbon.org.pk+5pinkribbon.org.pk+5.