By Dr. Usman Waheed, Principal, Islamabad Medical & Dental College, Islamabad Each April, as the world blooms into spring, those of us in the field of pathology and laboratory medicine pause to reflect, celebrate, and honor a group of healthcare heroes often hidden behind the scenes, the medical laboratory professionals. The last week of April is marked globally as Medical…
In a significant step toward ensuring equitable access to life-saving vaccines for every child in Pakistan, UNICEF officially handed over 31 refrigerated trucks to the Federal Directorate of Immunization (FDI) in Islamabad with support from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. Mustafa Kamal, Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination said that these new refrigerated vehicles will significantly strengthen access to…
World Health Organization (WHO) insisted as the March 24 Tuberculosis (TB) Day looms over that the disease remains one of the deadliest infectious maladies globally, causing 1.25 million deaths and 10.8 million cases in 2023, with significant impacts on vulnerable populations, including HIV positive patients. The Covid-19 pandemic and socioeconomic challenges have reversed years of progress in combating TB, especially in the…
Importance of sleep in maintaining overall health and productivity highlighted Jinnah Sindh Medical University (JSMU) took a pioneering step in promoting gender equality and holistic well-being by organizing a Seminar to celebrate International Women’s Day and World Sleep Day 2025 at JSMU, Karachi. The event brought together leading experts, policymakers, faculty members and media representatives to address the challenges faced…
The prevalence of obesity, overweight, and diet-related non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is rising at an alarming rate in Pakistan. More than 40% of the population is either overweight or obese, with childhood overweight rates nearly doubling between 2011 and 2018. Among women of reproductive age, obesity and overweight have surged from 28% to 38% in just five years. A major contributor…
In order to improve reporting on vaccination as well as accuracy in field operations, the Sindh Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI) has provided mobile computer devices to its surveillance personnel with the support of the World Health Organisation (WHO). According to an official statement, the distribution of the mobile tablets is aimed at enhancing real-time surveillance data reporting on preventable…
A training course on “Practical Immuno-haematology and Biosafety in Blood Banking” was successfully conducted with the support of the ISBT Academy and hosted by the Islamabad Medical & Dental College. The event took place in the scenic location of Murree in Kohsar University. Recognized and endorsed by the Ministry of National Health Services, this course has been officially acknowledged as…
The 4-days 16th International Symposium on Natural Product Chemistry (ISNPC-16) was inaugurated at the International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University of Karachi, by the Chairman of the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Prof. Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed. Around 60 scholars from more than 29 countries, along with 400 scholars from Pakistan participated in the conference. Prof. Mukhtar Ahmed sharing…
Cancer continues to be a major public health challenge across the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cancer remains the leading cause of death globally, claiming approximately 10 million lives in 2022. Lung, prostate, colorectal, stomach and liver cancer are the most common types of cancer in men, while breast, colorectal, lung, cervical and thyroid cancer are the…
A total of 1,082 medical graduates of various disciplines were conferred degrees at the 58th convocation of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP). The Convocation Ceremony was held recently at its Campus which was graced by Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah and Prof. Mohammod Shahidullah, President of the Bangladesh College of Physicians and Surgeons (BCPS) as…