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…

A provincial stakeholder consultation workshop was organised by Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan for the Strengthening, Nutrition and Immunisation in Pakistan (SNIP) programme. Provincial Minister, Sindh Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho speaking on the occasion commended the partnership, emphasising the crucial role AKDN has played during times of need, from the COVID-19 crisis to new emerging infection testing. The support and…

Sindh Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) has introduced PSO fuel cards for vaccinators, making Sindh the first province in Pakistan to empower its frontline workers with this innovative support mechanism. The initiative was inaugurated at the EPI Directorate with Minister of Health and Population Welfare, Sindh Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho and Secretary of Health Rehan Iqbal Baloch. Speaking on the…

In a significant achievement for the medical community of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), the Mirpur Journal of Medical Sciences (MJMS) has been officially approved and indexed by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan in category “Y.” This milestone marks MJMS as the first medical journal from AJK to achieve such recognition, demonstrating its commitment to advancing medical knowledge…

New initiative aims to support over one million pregnant women, mothers and children in particularly marginalised and underserved areas of Pakistan. The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) has announced the launch of a new $7.2 million nutrition and immunisation programme in Pakistan. The programme aims to support over one million mothers and children in the most marginalised areas of three provinces.…