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…

In a significant milestone for Pakistan’s healthcare landscape, the Honourable Coordinator to the Prime Minister for Health Dr. Malik Mukhtar Ahmad Bharath presided over an event marking the distribution of mobile vans and refrigerated trucks to bolster HIV response efforts across the country. Honourable Coordinator also acknowledged the invaluable support of the Global Fund, whose sustained funding has enabled us…

Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN) inaugurated the state-of-the-art Emergency Department at its Korangi Campus’s new hospital building. The inauguration was carried out by Provincial Minister for Health and Population Welfare, Sindh Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho alongwith distinguished guests and esteemed donors. The event marked the first step of the first phase of Pakistan’s largest free-of-cost private sector hospital, setting a new benchmark…

The 5th Annual Conference of Bring Brilliant Minds of Transfusion (BBMT) Pakistan was successfully held in the serene and picturesque island of Langkawi, Malaysia. The conference was attended by a total of 202 participants, comprising 123 who joined via Zoom and 79 who attended in person. The attendees represented a diverse group of professionals and experts in transfusion medicine, haematology,…

The Sindh Mental Health Authority (SMHA), in partnership with the Sindh Health Department, Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences (Jamshoro), Thar Foundation, and the Sir Cowasji Jehangir Institute of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences (Hyderabad), has completed a comprehensive research study titled “Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) Among the Residents of Tharparkar.” This landmark initiative reflects the commitment of SMHA…

Governor of Sindh and Chancellor of Dow University of Health Sciences, Muhammad Kamran Khan Tessori, while addressing the 14th Annual Convocation emphasized that female students pursuing education in the medical field should not just keep their degrees in a showcase but should put them to use. He made a strong appeal to the mothers present at the convocation that whether…

Ahead of World AIDS Day on 1 December, a new report by the Joint UN Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) highlights the critical role of human rights in ending the AIDS pandemic as a public health threat by 2030. Titled “Take the rights path to end AIDS,” the report outlines how stigma, discrimination, and punitive laws hinder progress in the fight against HIV. Despite significant…