First Lady of Pakistan, Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, lauded the compassion and dedication of Chinese doctors in saving the lives of Pakistani children suffering from congenital heart disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She made these remarks in her keynote address at the Mid-Autumn Celebration titled \u201cA Shared Beaming Moon, All United Hearts and Hands,\u201d held at the Chinese Embassy here on Tuesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Speaking as the chief guest, the First Lady said the Mid-Autumn Festival symbolizes \u201charmony and unity\u201d\u2014values that beautifully reflect the deep friendship between Pakistan and China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cTonight, as the moonlight touches Islamabad and Beijing, it illuminates the path of shared prosperity, peace, and development,\u201d Aseefa Bhutto said. \u201cThe lives of our children saved by Chinese doctors are living symbols of turning words into action. No country has extended such compassion to our people in this way, and it defines our relationship.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the event hosted by Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong, the First Lady expressed gratitude to Prof. Dr. Pan Xiangbin and the Fuwai Hospital team for their humanitarian service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She proposed the establishment of a Bilateral Pediatric Cardiology Partnership to enable joint surgical missions and structured medical training between the two nations; a Telemedicine and Knowledge-Sharing Network linking premier institutions, NICVD and AFIC, with China\u2019s Fuwai Hospital for real-time consultation and joint research; an annual fellowship program to train a new generation of Pakistani specialists in pediatric cardiology and surgery in China; and a Joint Pakistan-China Centre of Excellence for Pediatric Cardiac Care\u2014a lasting symbol of friendship, providing world-class treatment for children within Pakistan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Recalling the vision of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, she reiterated that \u201chealth is not a privilege but a basic right of every individual.\u201d Quoting her mother, she added, \u201cLeadership is about the strength of one\u2019s convictions, the ability to endure the punches, and the energy to promote an idea.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs we celebrate this reunion, we also celebrate the blooming lives of our children who now have a future,\u201d the First Lady said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She noted that Pakistan\u2019s National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) and the Gambat Institute of Medical Sciences, which provides free liver transplants, stand as symbols of equitable and dignified healthcare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In his address, the Chinese Ambassador welcomed the First Lady and participants, highlighting the enduring friendship between the two nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He paid tribute to Dr. Pan Xiangbin, Vice President of China\u2019s Fuwai Hospital, for his extraordinary dedication in treating Pakistani children despite harsh weather and travel challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ambassador Jiang emphasized that, according to the Chinese lunar calendar, the Mid-Autumn Festival is a celebration of unity, happiness, and family reunion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cToday, we gather as one big family under the full moon,\u201d he said, noting that Pakistan-China cooperation in children\u2019s cardiac care reflects their shared commitment to humanity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He praised Mohtarma Aseefa Bhutto\u2019s contributions to advancing women\u2019s empowerment, education, health, and livelihoods, particularly in underprivileged areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cChina and Pakistan are not only iron brothers but also iron sisters,\u201d he said, adding that over 70,000 health packages had been distributed to women in Balochistan under joint initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The event also featured heartfelt speeches by parents and children who had received treatment for congenital heart disease in China, expressing gratitude to the Chinese doctors for their tireless efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Delivering an online address, Dr. Pan Xiangbin said that collaboration between Chinese and Pakistani doctors would yield lasting results. \u201cThis partnership is not only about treatment; it is also a form of spiritual healing,\u201d he remarked, emphasizing the shared belief in \u201cteaching a man how to fish instead of feeding him a fish every day.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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