Karachi, January 10, 2025 – In a significant move to improve healthcare access for underprivileged individuals, the Government of Sindh has taken a major step forward by prioritizing the healthcare needs of disadvantaged communities. Under the leadership of the Honourable Minister for Auqaf, Religious Affairs, Zakat & Ushr, Syed Riaz Hussain Shah Sheerazi, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Zakat & Ushr Department and Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) in Karachi.
The ceremony, held at a local venue in Karachi, marked a landmark collaboration aimed at delivering high-quality healthcare services to those in need through the use of Zakat funds. The MoU was signed by Mr. Muhammad Kashif Siddiqui, Director (A&A) of the Zakat Department, and Dr. Ashar Afaq, Registrar of DUHS. Under the agreement, a range of healthcare services, including outpatient (OPD) consultations, emergency care, diagnostic tests, medications, and inpatient treatments, will be provided to deserving patients at subsidized rates.
The event was attended by several prominent figures, including Minister Syed Riaz Hussain Shah Sheerazi, who served as the chief guest. Also present were Secretary Zakat & Ushr, Mr. Muhammad Mureed Rahimoon; Pro-Vice Chancellor of DUHS, Professor Dr. Nazli Hussain; and Director Finance, Syed Zain-ul-Abideen Shah, among others.
Speaking at the event, Minister Syed Riaz Hussain Shah Sheerazi emphasized the Sindh Government’s commitment to ensuring that no deserving individual is deprived of essential healthcare due to financial limitations. He expressed appreciation for Dow University’s medical facilities and expertise, noting that the institution’s involvement would be instrumental in delivering quality care to those who need it the most. “This MoU reflects the government’s resolve to uplift the underprivileged and build a healthier society. Dow University, with its excellence in the medical field and state-of-the-art technology, will play a crucial role in this noble endeavor,” said the Minister.
The partnership between the Zakat Department and DUHS is a testament to the Sindh Government’s ongoing efforts to bridge the gap between financial hardship and access to healthcare. With this initiative, the government aims to provide relief, hope, and better health outcomes for countless deserving patients across the province.
This collaboration marks an important milestone in the Government of Sindh’s continued focus on enhancing public welfare and improving the standard of living for the province’s most vulnerable populations.
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