Kiran Patients Welfare Society (KPWS) has been a beacon of hope for countless cancer patients and their families. What started as a small initiative has grown into a movement, providing medical aid, financial assistance, and emotional support to those in need. With each passing year, KPWS has expanded its reach, partnering with hospitals, launching awareness campaigns, and ensuring that no patient fights alone. Our journey is a testament to resilience, compassion, and the unwavering belief that together, we can make a difference.
Addressing the Needs of Underprivileged Cancer Patients
The Karachi Institute of Radiotherapy and Nuclear Medicine (KIRAN), established, funded, and managed by the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC), is a critical healthcare facility serving cancer patients from Karachi, rural Sindh, and Balochistan. With an increasing number of financially constrained patients seeking treatment for cancer and related diseases, the need for an active welfare society became imperative.
While KIRAN provides specialized consultations, radiotherapy, and laboratory diagnostics, it does not cover chemotherapy, essential anti-cancer drugs, or pain management medication. As a result, many impoverished patients are forced to discontinue treatments that fall outside KIRAN’s scope due to financial constraints.
To address this critical gap, the Kiran Patients Welfare Society (KPWS) was established on January 30, 2003, with the primary objective of providing free chemotherapy to underprivileged cancer patients. KPWS operates on the principles of alleviating suffering, supporting the less privileged, and fostering charitable giving.
Since its inception, KPWS has made a significant impact on the lives of disadvantaged cancer patients at KIRAN. Our success is reflected in the increasing number of beneficiaries and the substantial funds raised for patient care. Key achievements include:
Cancer remains a major health concern in Pakistan. As of 2024, approximately 4.1 million prevalent cancer cases exist in the country:
According to the Burden of Disease (BoD) data, 2.7 million new cases are reported annually. Among the most common treatments available in Pakistan are:
With 39.4% of Pakistan’s population (95 million people) living below the poverty line, access to cancer treatment remains unaffordable for many. This situation underscores the urgent need for philanthropic intervention to supplement the overburdened capacity of government hospitals and facilities, ensuring that essential care reaches those who need it most.
Despite its strengths, KPWS faces the challenge of Cost Escalation as the demand for free cancer treatment is rising, making resource allocation increasingly difficult.
KPWS remains committed to providing lifesaving cancer care to underprivileged patients. With collective effort and the continued generosity of our donors, KPWS can bridge the cancer care gap and bring hope to thousands of suffering patients across Pakistan.
Together, we can bring hope and healing to those in desperate need and earn thier heartfelt prayers for the generosity of our worthy donors.
Kiran Patients Welfare Society (KPWS) is dedicated to providing compassionate cancer care, advanced treatment, and patient support.
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