Transforming Healthcare, Restoring Hope
In Pakistan, 40% of the population is affected by kidney, bladder, urinary tract, or liver diseases, leading to over 300 deaths every single day. Losing a loved one is heartbreaking, but losing them to a treatable illness due to lack of healthcare facilities is an agony no family should endure.
Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute & Research Center (PKLI&RC) was established with a clear mission: to save lives without discrimination. Here, every patient regardless of their financial background receives compassionate care, backed by cutting-edge expertise and world-class medical facilities.
A Vision Realized
Inaugurated on December 25, 2017, PKLI&RC stands as one of the largest transplant centers in the world. It offers free treatment to deserving patients, creates employment opportunities for thousands, and trains highly skilled doctors, nurses, and paramedics who strengthen healthcare services across Pakistan and abroad.
PKLI&RC provides comprehensive services under one roof, including kidney, liver, bone marrow transplantation, gastroenterology & hepatology, urology, nephrology, oncology, cardiology, critical care, neurology, kidney & liver pediatrics, robotic surgeries, and advanced imaging & diagnostics.
In addition to clinical services, PKLI&RC is extensively contributing to research, producing a significant number of national and international publications that are shaping future medical practices and innovations.
Tackling a National Health Crisis
Pakistan is home to 10 million Hepatitis C patients and over 5 million Hepatitis B patients, with Punjab being the most affected. Poverty and the lack of specialized healthcare services continue to claim thousands of lives every year.
To address this crisis, PKLI&RC was established under an Act of Parliament the “Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute and Research Center Act 2019.” The institute operates under an autonomous Board of Governors comprising highly qualified professionals committed to the highest standards of ethics, integrity, and transparency. This governance structure ensures the smooth functioning of the hospital and safeguards healthcare delivery from external interference, allowing PKLI&RC to focus solely on providing world-class medical care.
World-Class Care Under One Roof
PKLI&RC brings together modern medicine and innovation through:
1.The only public sector hospital in South Asia that has achieved JCI accreditation
2. Advanced Imaging & Nuclear Medicine: PET-CT, SPECT Scans , MRI, CT, digital radiography, elastography, gamma camera, and 3D fusion technology
3.Robotic surgeries and advanced modular operating theaters
4.Specialized departments: Kidney and Liver Transplant Surgery, Urology, Nephrology, Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Oncology, Critical Care, Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Bone Marrow Transplant, and more
5.The only robotic surgery and pediatric transplantation facility in Punjab
6. The largest dialysis unit in Punjab
7. First Pancreatic Transplant in the history of Pakistan performed at PKLI&RC.
PKLI&RC Rawalpindi
PKLI Rawalpindi extends specialized healthcare to the northern region of Pakistan by offering advanced outpatient services focused on kidney, liver, and related diseases. In the next phase, the facility is set to introduce transplantation services, with the goal of addressing the needs of patients in this region and ensuring access to advanced, world-class care closer to their homes.
PKLI&RC Expands Hepatitis Filter Clinics Across Punjab
To enhance access to quality healthcare, PKLI&RC has established 18 Hepatitis Filter Clinics across Punjab. These clinics act as the first line of care, offering early screening, timely referrals and consistent follow-up for Hepatitis B and C patients. Equipped with modern diagnostic tools and trained medical staff, each clinic ensures patients receive accurate and efficient care close to home.
Through its robust telehealth system, PKLI connects these clinics with expert specialists in Urology, Gastroenterology, and Nephrology at its main hospital in Lahore, ensuring patients who need advanced treatment are seamlessly referred for specialized care.
PKLI&RC Received Accolades at the Healthcare Asia Awards 2025 in Malaysia
PKLI&RC set another benchmark by receiving two major accolades at the prestigious Healthcare Asia Awards 2025, held in Malaysia.
Competing among Asia’s most renowned hospitals, PKLI&RC won “Tertiary Hospital of the Year – Pakistan” and “Specialty Hospital of the Year – Pakistan.”
Institute of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences (ION & AHS)
PKLI Institute of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences (ION & AHS) provides state-of-the-art facilities for nursing and allied health sciences education. We focus on training skilled healthcare professionals with strong academic knowledge, clinical skills, and compassionate care, aiming to set new standards in nursing and allied health education in Pakistan.
Our Impact So Far
- 5 million patients served
- PKR 18 billion spent on patient treatment
- Introduced cadaveric and swap transplantation in Pakistan
- Established a cyclotron facility for PET/CT imaging
Education, Research and Future Goals
PKLI&RC is not just a hospital; it is a national center of excellence dedicated to advancing healthcare. Through postgraduate residency programs, a nursing and allied health sciences institute, and active research initiatives, the institute is nurturing the next generation of doctors, nurses, and researchers.
PKLI&RC stands as a symbol of hope, built by the people, for the people, with a mission to deliver world-class healthcare to every Pakistani.