Sindh Government has taken a progressive step to improve healthcare for underprivileged individuals by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Zakat & Ushr Department and Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS), Karachi.
Spearheaded by the Minister for Auqaf, Religious Affairs, Zakat & Ushr, Syed Riaz Hussain Shah Sheerazi, this initiative aims to deliver high-quality medical services at subsidized rates through Zakat funds.
The MoU was signed by Muhammad Kashif Siddiqui, Director (A&A) of the Zakat Department, and Dr. Ashar Afaq, Registrar of DUHS. Under the agreement, deserving patients will benefit from a wide array of medical services, including outpatient consultations, emergency care, diagnostic tests, medications, and inpatient treatments, all offered at discounted rates.
The signing ceremony, held in Karachi, was attended by key officials, including Secretary Zakat & Ushr, Muhammad Mureed Rahimoon; Pro-Vice Chancellor of DUHS, Professor Dr. Nazli Hussain; Registrar Dr. Ashar Afaq; and Director Finance, Syed Zain-ul-Abideen Shah. During the event, Minister Syed Riaz Hussain Shah Sheerazi emphasized the Sindh Government’s dedication to ensuring no deserving patient is denied access to medical care due to financial hardships. He praised Dow University for its advanced medical infrastructure and expertise, stating,
“This MoU reflects the government’s resolve to uplift the underprivileged and build a healthier society. Dow University’s state-of-the-art facilities will be instrumental in delivering top-quality healthcare to those in need.”
