Chief Minister's Children Heart Surgery Programme
Free surgery and treatment for children with congenital heart disease at public cardiac institutes and designated private hospitals; thousands of surgeries performed including children from other provinces.
Independent, unofficial guide — not a government website. Running.
- Launched
- 2024
- Launched by
- Maryam Nawaz
- Department
- Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education Department Punjab
- Fee
- Free
Who can apply
- Children with heart disease (Punjab and other provinces)
How to apply
- Register at participating hospital (PIC, Children's Hospital Lahore, etc.)
- Child surgery card issued
Documents needed
- B-Form
- Medical records
Benefits
Free paediatric cardiac surgery
Latest news
By 16 January 2026, at least 9,648 children in Punjab had received free heart surgery under the programme. Smaller numbers from KP, AJK, Islamabad, Balochistan, GB and Sindh were also treated.
News · not official2026-01-16ProPakistani ↗
These are news reports, not government announcements. Rules, fees and dates can change, so confirm on the official website.
Source
- Source: geo.tv
News / third-partyNews or third-party sourceVerified 2026-10-08Always confirm fees, eligibility and deadlines with the official department before you apply.
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