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…
There were an estimated 10.3 million cases of measles worldwide in 2023, a 20% increase from 2022, according to new estimates from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Inadequate immunization coverage globally is driving the surge in cases. Measles is preventable with two doses of measles vaccine; yet more than 22…
In an inspiring display of global unity and commitment, the symposium “Bridging the East & West: Prioritising Global Health, Wellbeing, Education, and Research” was successfully held at the prestigious Royal Society of Medicine (RSM) in London, in commemoration of World Mental Health Day (WMHD) 2024. The event brought together leading experts from different parts of Pakistan and the UK, to…