In light of increasing wild poliovirus transmission in the last two remaining endemic countries Pakistan and Afghanistan, Global Health Experts gathered in Islamabad recently to evaluate measures to urgently reverse the epidemiological trend.  The Meeting of Technical Advisory Group (TAG) on Polio Eradication conducted, as the country faces a resurgence of wild poliovirus (WPV1) cases and a narrowing window to interrupt…

Sindh Mental Health Authority (SMHA) successfully concluded a significant seminar titled ‘Mental Health Awareness for a Sound Functioning Business and Corporate Sector Entity’ at Federation House in Karachi. The event brought leading experts in mental health, academia, and the corporate sector to discuss the critical importance of mental well-being in fostering a productive and thriving workforce. It was attended by…

A high-level strategic meeting was held at the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) Office in Karachi, bringing together key health officials and global partners to accelerate efforts toward polio eradication in Pakistan. The meeting was attended by Project Director EPI, Dr. Muhammad Naeem, Additional Director EPI, Dr. Sohail Raza Shaikh, and the Global Public Health team, including Dr. Zulfiqar Gorar…

The Faculty of Allied Health Sciences at the University of Agriculture, Dera Ismail Khan (UAD), successfully organized the 2nd Meeting of the Board of Studies (BoS) for the Department of Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT). The session, chaired by Ali Haider, HOD MLT, was attended by faculty members from UAD, including Din Muhammad, Umer Nafees, Shafqat Ullah, Dr. Aftab Alam, and…

Prime Minister, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif said that the government is committed to ensure optimum healthcare facilities to people, as these were the foundation for a thriving society and hallmark of clinical excellence, professionalism and ethics. He expressed these views at the launching ceremony of the AKU Manual of Clinical Practice Guidelines at AKU Auditorium, Karachi.The launch event was attended by…

A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on National Health, Regulations and Coordination was held at College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan, Karachi under the Chairmanship of Senator Amir Waliuddin Chishti. At the outset, the Chairman, Standing Committee welcomed all the Senators and faculty members of the CPSP. Prof. Khalid Masood Gondal warmly welcomed all the Members of the Standing…

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, alongside a group of prominent Pakistani-American doctors, performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the Hassan Suleman Memorial Hospital (HSMH) in Malir. The event, held in Ibrahim Hyderi, marked the beginning of construction on a state-of-the-art hospital designed to transform healthcare access in one of Karachi’s most underserved areas. The ceremony was attended by key…

Dr. Shabana Saleem, Director General of the Federal Directorate of Immunization (FDI), recently visited Sindh and met with the EPI Sindh team. The meeting was hosted by Dr. Muhammad Naeem, Project Director EPI Sindh, and Dr. Sohail Raza Shaikh, and included technical representatives from EPI, WHO, UNICEF, and other partner organizations.During the meeting, they discussed the performance of the EPI…

The Governing Council of BBMT-Pakistan convened for its annual meeting to deliberate on strategic advancements in blood transfusion practices. The meeting took place in Langkawi, Malaysia, during the 5th Annual Conference of BBMT in the month of December 2024.Chaired by Dr. Dur-e-Naz Jamal, President of BBMT-Pakistan, the session highlighted several key decisions aimed at enhancing the organization’s global impact. Dr.…

The National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) has achieved another milestone with the inauguration of its Newly Renovated Private Ward, Critical Care Unit, and Patients’ Attendants Sitting Area. The inauguration was performed by Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho, Honorable Minister for Health and Population Welfare Department, Government of Sindh alongwith Prof. Tahir Saghir, Executive Director of NICVD at a ceremony held…