Pakistani-born heart surgeon Dr. Asif Hassan awarded Pride of Britain Lifetime Achievement Award

Pakistani-origin heart surgeon Dr. Asif Hasan has been honored with the Pride of Britain Lifetime Achievement Award. This prestigious award recognizes his 35 years of dedicated service in the field of pediatric cardiac treatment and surgery in the United Kingdom. During his extensive career, Dr. Hasan has performed over 4,000 heart operations on children and approximately 400 heart transplants. The award ceremony was particularly emotional due to the surprise appearance of many of his former patients who had recovered under his care. The Pride of Britain Awards are a nationally televised program in the UK, celebrating extraordinary service and the spirit of humanity, making this a significant recognition of Dr. Hasan's contributions to pediatric cardiology.