It is estimated that about 180,000 new cancer cases are diagnosed in Pakistan each year. Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre was built with the mission of providing state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic facilities for cancer patients, irrespective of their ability to pay. Our resources, however, allow us to accept only a fraction of this number for treatment. Therefore, the Hospital has to prudently manage its resources by accepting those cases that benefit the most from treatment. Based on this, we have established medical guidelines on which we screen patients for acceptance for treatment at the hospital. Since the hospital has limited capacity, these guidelines are subject to change. We accept patients with cancer who:
After acceptance from one of our Walk-in Clinics in Lahore, Karachi, or Peshawar, patients who wish to receive support undergo a one-time financial assessment by our Financial Support Services to ascertain the extent of support they require. Based on their financial position, up to 100% support may be provided. Over 75% of our patients with cancer are treated entirely free of charge. For more information, contact your nearest Shaukat Khanum Walk-in Clinic.
Patients presenting for the first time at the Walk-In Clinic or registering for the first time in the OPD must bring their original government-issued identification documents (e.g., national identity card/B form or passport) along with their treatment history.
