Cardiac Surgery Unit at KIC Mirpur Moves Towards Implementation
Published: September 23, 2026 | Time: 04:20 PM
(APP - UrduPoint News) - MIRPUR (AJK), (APP) — Practical steps have been initiated for establishing a state-of-the-art cardiac surgery unit at the State-controlled Kashmir Institute of Cardiology (KIC), Mirpur, as officials reviewed the required infrastructure, technical, administrative, and financial arrangements to run the gigantic project.
The proposed cardiac surgery unit will enhance cardiac care facilities for patients in Mirpur and other parts of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, enabling patients to access cardiac surgery locally and reducing the need to travel to other cities for treatment of complex heart conditions.
"Significant progress has been made towards establishing a cardiac surgery unit at the Kashmir Institute of Cardiology (KIC), Mirpur," said Medical Superintendent Dr Ijaz Ahmed Raja while chairing a high-level meeting with concerned stakeholders.
Officials from relevant departments visited KIC and held detailed consultations with Medical Superintendent Divisional Headquarters and Teaching Hospital Mirpur, Prof. Dr. Ejaz Ahmad to assess arrangements and identify requirements for establishing the unit. State Health Department sources later told APP here on Wednesday.
The team inspected the available infrastructure and assessed construction and technical requirements. Administrative and financial matters concerning KIC were also discussed, with officials examining proposals and necessary measures to address outstanding issues. The consultations marked a positive step towards taking forward the administrative, financial, and technical process for establishment of the unit.
APP/ahr/378