The Functioning and Challenges of NGOs: A Case Study on Shaukat Khanum Cancer Care in Pakistan

Abstract

This research paper emphasized the functionality of non-government organizations and various internal and external challenges that a non-profit organization has been through in times. This organization is the first diagnostic centre and cancer facility in the entire
country named (SKHKP) in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan; secondly, no other government or semi-government institution was built before or after this care centre was recognized as a non-government organization. The purpose of this paper is to explore the
operational functioning of the cancer research centre, enlightening how this non-government organization plays a vital role in the growth and needs of society in terms of healthcare standards domestically and internationally. Lastly, this study compared to other
health care and research centres concerning international standards and brings out similarities and differences parallel to this organisation. ‘Ensuring the donors about their donations are fully utilized wisely, with no material weakness disclosure. The size of the
population is an external and internal challenge in the entire globe due to the large patient size. Diseases are also increasing with this increase, and dealing with patients has become a management challenge. Lack of beds and expertise generates a higher refusal rate, which is inappropriate for the fundraising media management team. Therefore, the refusal rate has a significant negative effect on funds.