Punjab offers free heart surgery for children under CM Children Heart Surgery Programme

• CM Maryam Nawaz visits a young heart patient and her mother in a hospital ward.
• Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz meets a child benefiting from the free CM Children Heart Surgery Programme.
Hafiza Almas Manahil | Published November 13, 2026 08:56 AM
Web Desk: The government of Punjab has offered free heart surgery for children under its Chief Minister Children Heart Surgery Programme, providing treatment to more than 17,000 young patients with congenital heart diseases.

The initiative aims to help children born with heart conditions receive timely and quality medical care without putting a financial burden on their families.

The programme is also expanding access to free heart treatment Pakistan through a network of government and private hospitals.

Which Hospitals Are Offering Free Heart Surgery?

According to the Punjab Health Initiative Management Company (PHIMC), the Punjab Children Heart Surgery Programme is operating through designated hospitals across the province.

The government hospitals included in the programme are:

  • Children’s Hospital Lahore
  • Punjab Institute of Cardiology Lahore
  • Rawalpindi Institute of Cardiology
  • Children’s Hospital Multan
  • Bahawal Victoria Hospital Bahawalpur
  • Faisalabad Institute of Cardiology

In addition, 14 private hospitals in Islamabad, Lahore, Multan, Rawalpindi and Faisalabad are also participating in the initiative.

Who Can Get Free Heart Treatment?

The Chief Minister Children Heart Surgery Programme provides treatment to children suffering from congenital heart diseases, helping families who cannot afford expensive cardiac operations.

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Through this initiative, the government aims to make Free heart surgery for children more accessible and ensure that young patients receive medical attention without unnecessary delays.

The programme is also an important step towards improving free heart treatment Pakistan, particularly for families facing financial difficulties.

How to Contact the Programme?

Parents and guardians who want information about Free heart surgery for children can contact the programme through the following official channels:

  • Helpline: 0800-07542
  • Telephone: 042-99066000, 042-99066001
  • WhatsApp: 0333-6756390
  • SMS: 8500

The programme is being implemented by the Punjab Health Initiative Management Company (PHIMC) in collaboration with participating healthcare institutions.

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