Do You Know ?
- Arthritis is one of the leading causes of disability around the world.
- It is a painful & sometimes fatal disease that can affect all ages.
- Symptoms include joint pain, swelling, stiffness & disfiguration of joints leading to
disability. - An average patient cannot afford its high treatment cost
Since inception in 2010, ACF has spent Rs.526 Million on providing free & subsidized treatment to thousands of arthritis patients. In the last financial year (July 2024 – June 2025), ACF spent Rs.110 million on its projects, i.e. providing medications (including biologics), diagnostic support and joint replacements for indigent arthritis patients, as well as scholarships for rheumatology training. Our ongoing commitment to providing compassionate care is reflected in our recurring expenses, which average between Rs. 80 and 90 lakhs per month. This sustained outflow ensures that ACF remains a steadfast support system for rheumatic patients throughout the year
ACF’s work would not be possible without the generosity of donors such as you.
Our Vision
Every patient with arthritis should have access to standard of care to prevent disability & premature death
THEY NEED YOUR HELP
In a country like Pakistan, millions of underprivileged arthritis patients cannot afford treatment, their only option is to suffer!
Treatment for arthritis ranges from PKR 50,000 to PKR 500,000 per year, depending on the condition of the patient. Anyone who cannot afford this treatment is subjected to a life of pain and disability
Services of ACF:
At Arthritis Care Foundation we offer the most advanced and effective treatments to deserving patients.
- Free consultation for all ACF patients
- Free or subsidized medicines including biologics treatment
- Subsidized blood test, radiology facilitation
- Joint surgery free of charge for the underprivileged ones
- Health awareness campaigns/seminars of the disease
- PG Scholarships for rheumatology trainees
ACF was founded by a group of highly trained, qualified professionals in this filed with years of experience and
research to address the shortage of rheumatologists & support the treatment of deserving patients.
- Prof. Nighat Mir Ahmad (Founder Trustee & Chairperson)
- Prof. Sumaira Farman Raja (Founder Trustee & Co-Chairperson)
- Prof. Muhammad Ahmed Saeed (Founder Board Member & Co-Chairperson)
ACF collaborative clinics:
- ACF CHARITY CLINICS AT AFJOG HOUSE
- INSTITUTE OF RHEUMATIC DISEASES AT CENTRAL PARK MEDICAL TEACHING HOSPITAL
- ACF & BEHBUD COLLABORATIVE RHEUMATOLOGY CLINIC
- ACF COLLABORATION WITH NATIONAL HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTRE
- ACF COLLABORATION WITH PSIM FOUNDATION (AAP KA CLINIC)