NICVD Karachi sets global record with over 1.3 million free cardiac treatments in 2024

KARACHI: The National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) Karachi has reaffirmed its status as the world’s largest provider of free cardiac care, treating over 1.3 million patients in 2024 without any cost to them.
NICVD’s comprehensive services, including surgeries, advanced interventions, and outpatient consultations, have been a lifeline for patients nationwide. Executive Director Prof. Tahir Saghir emphasized, “At NICVD, we are committed to offering world-class cardiac treatments to everyone, regardless of their financial means or background.”
Key performance highlights of 2024:
• Primary Angioplasties: 9,857
• Angiographies: 18,000
• Pediatric Cardiac Interventions: 2,020
• Adult Open Heart Surgeries: 1,702
• Pediatric Open Heart Surgeries: 1,450
• Outpatient Consultations: 333,761
• Hospital Admissions: 54,347
Extending care nationwide
NICVD treated 160,427 patients from outside Sindh, offering free, cutting-edge cardiac care:
• Punjab: 35,251 patients
• Balochistan: 107,392 patients
• Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: 16,004 patients
• Azad Jammu & Kashmir: 1,260 patients
• Gilgit-Baltistan: 520 patients
In 2024, NICVD launched free pediatric cardiac services in Quetta in collaboration with the Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Institute of Cardiology. The initiative has delivered life-saving interventions to underserved children, including:
• 45 pediatric cardiac surgeries and 102 interventions
• Over 4,500 pediatric OPD consultations
• 750 complex cases referred to Karachi for specialized treatments
Sustained excellence in cardiac care
NICVD’s continued success is supported by the Government of Sindh and the relentless dedication of its staff. The institution remains a beacon of hope for patients nationwide, leading the global fight against heart disease through equitable and accessible healthcare.