During this crisis, CNN’s chief medical correspondent, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, traveled to Pakistan to document the dire situation. Reporting from Karachi’s Civil Hospital, he witnessed the immense strain on its Pediatric Emergency Room (ER). His coverage highlighted the grim reality: an outdated facility, overcrowded and under-resourced, struggling to save lives. This powerful exposé resonated deeply, inspiring a group of compassionate Pakistani philanthropists to take action.
