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Who is Shaukat Khanum?

Who is Shaukat Khanum?

Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre is the brainchild of Pakistan’s Cricket World Cup winning captain and now Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mr. Imran Khan. The inspiration to build the Hospital came after his mother, Mrs. Shaukat Khanum, succumbed to cancer in 1985.

Who built the first cancer hospital in Pakistan?

Imran Khan
History. The hospital was founded by Imran Khan, Pakistani cricketer-turned-politician and current Prime Minister. The inspiration to build a cancer hospital came after his mother, Mrs. Shaukat Khanum, succumbed to cancer in 1985.

Is Shaukat Khanum really free?

Shaukat Khanum Hospital continues to provide free treatment to more than 75% of its cancer patients. This year, we need Rs 6.5 billion to help the thousands of patients we treat completely free, each year.

How much did it cost to build Shaukat Khanum?

According to the management of Shaukat Khanum Memorial Trust, this comprehensive cancer centre will be built at a cost of Rs. 4.5 billion. The first phase would take two and a half years to complete and the multi- level facility is expected to be operational on December 29, 2019.

Who is the mother of Imran Khan?

Shaukat Khanum
Imran Khan/Mothers
Imran Khan was born on 5 October 1952 in Lahore to father Ikramullah Khan Niazi, a civil engineer, and mother Shaukat Khanum. Khan’s mother was the daughter of Ahmad Hassan khan who was the son of Ahmed Shah Khan a session judge in jhalandar. Khan grew up as the only son in the family, with four sisters.

Which is the biggest hospital in Pakistan?

Mayo Hospital
Mayo Hospital is one of the oldest and biggest hospitals in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan….

Mayo Hospital
Geography
Location Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Organisation
Affiliated university King Edward Medical University

How many cancer hospitals are there in Pakistan?

Currently, there are 21 dedicated hospitals which treat only cancer where the bulk of the work centres around cancer diagnosis and treatment. Another 50 general hospitals have facilities to treat cancer with chemotherapy and/or radiation.

How much does chemotherapy cost in Pakistan?

“The most basic form of chemotherapy for one patient can cost as much as Rs60,000 to Rs80,000, so early detection can reduce costs.

What does Imran Khan do now?

Apart from acting in films, Khan is a social activist, and has written columns for the Hindustan Times. He is a supporter of PETA, having appeared in events organised for the group. He married Avantika Malik in January 2011, after a ten-year relationship.

Who was Imran Khan married to?

Bushra Bibim. 2018
Reham Khanm. 2014–2015Jemima Goldsmithm. 1995–2004
Imran Khan/Spouse

Which is the biggest university in Pakistan?

the University of Karachi
Also ranked in the 701+ range internationally, the University of Karachi was founded in 1951 and is Pakistan’s largest university, spanning 1,200 acres and with 800 academics teaching 24,000 students.

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Ruth Doyle