RENAL TRANSPLANTATION IN PAKISTAN

摘要: The economic indicators of Pakistan show that the GNP is dollar 70 billion and foreign exchange reserves stand at 8.0 debt more than 36 billion. Against this backdrop, government unlikely to provide state-of-the-art facilities for management end-stage organ failure. unequal distribution wealth leaves 40% below poverty line. Economic solutions are based on temporary fixes where aid loans keeps machinery operational. Many basic health measures such as immunization also funded. Under a scenario, local philanthropy has come play vital role. SIUT developed model self-help--a community-government partnership, doctor plays pivotal role beneficiary patient. acquired funds by developing partnership. fulfills about total budget rest comes from community donations. scheme been extremely successful in providing free medical care renal support thousands patients. It sustained over past 15 years through complete transparency, public audit accountability. These confidence-building means stimulate forward donate money, equipment medicines. goal transplantation organs all with long-term survival graft. emerging challenges achieve efforts can be made increase sustain transplant activity require concerted effort part government, society profession.