PPP chief and Member of National Assembly Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, while appreciating the outstanding services of NICVD in the public health sector, said in his message that NICVD is the pride of Pakistan, which is providing world-class, completely free cardiac treatment facilities to the public under the vision and cooperation of the Sindh government.

The launch of the official newsletter of the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) was celebrated at a ceremony at the institution’s Karachi campus on Sunday. The ceremony was presided over by NICVD’s Executive Director, Professor Tahir Saghir, while other participants included prominent figures such as Professor Javed Akbar Sial of SICVD and the newsletter’s Editor-in-Chief, Professor Amin M. Khawaja.

In a special message published in “Cardio Vision”, Mr. Zardari, who is also the Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party, praised NICVD’s extraordinary services in the public health sector and attributed its success to the vision and patronage of the Sindh government.

Addressing the audience, Professor Saghir emphasized that NICVD is successfully continuing its journey of innovation, quality, and service in the management of heart diseases. He reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to treating patients from all over the country free of cost and stated that the institution is further expanding its public awareness programs.

Professor Sial also echoed these sentiments, praising the institution’s extraordinary performance. He described NICVD as a key force transforming the cardiac care system in Pakistan and a “beacon of hope” for patients, thanks to its high standards, compassion, and accessible services.

Professor Khawaja paid tribute to the medical staff and editorial team behind “Cardio Vision”. He appreciated their efforts in prominently featuring the hospital’s achievements, services, and public-friendly initiatives in the special issue.

The ceremony concluded with the official unveiling of the newsletter, where the institution reiterated its commitment to upholding its mission of providing “cardiac care for all – completely free” to the public.