Health
Dr Zulfiqar Bhutta Honoured with Officer of the Order of Canada for Global Health Contributions
KARACHI, December 29 2024: In a moment of immense pride for Pakistan and the global healthcare community, Dr. Zulfiqar Ahmed Bhutta, a world-renowned leader in maternal and child health, has been appointed as an Officer of the Order of Canada, one of the country’s most prestigious civilian honours. This recognition is a testament to Dr….
Aga Khan University Pediatrician Honored with Tropical Medicine and Hygiene Award
KARACHI, December 04 2024: In a significant achievement, Dr. Fyezah Jehan, the Chair of Paediatrics & Child Health at Aga Khan University (AKU), was honored as a Distinguished International Fellow by the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH). This recognition acknowledges her exceptional contributions in research, advocacy, and service, particularly in the fields…
Consanguineous Marriages Drive Genetic Disorders: Experts at Dow University Workshop
KARACHI, November 26, 2024: Pakistan’s high prevalence of cousin marriages, exceeding 65%, is a major contributor to genetic disorders in the country, experts revealed at the Swiss-Pakistan workshop on “Genomic Disorders and Recessive Disorders” held at Dow University of Health Sciences. The event, hosted at Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan Auditorium, Dow International Medical College, brought…
PIMA Lauds Sindh’s Vaccination Drive, Calls for Nationwide Expansion
KARACHI, November 19 2024: The Pakistan Islamic Medical Association (PIMA) has commended the Sindh Government’s large-scale vaccination initiative, highlighting its importance in addressing a critical gap left during the Covid-19 pandemic. PIMA’s Central President, Prof. Atif Hafeez Siddiqui, has urged other provinces to adopt similar measures to protect the nation’s children from preventable diseases. In…
Pakistan’s Groundbreaking Housing Initiative Sets Global Standard for Climate Resilience at COP29
Baku, ( Azerbaijan ) November 18 2024: In a momentous address at COP29, Chief Minister of Sindh, Syed Murad Ali Shah, spotlighted the Sindh People’s Housing for Flood Affectees (SPHF) program, presenting it as a model for climate-resilient reconstruction and a beacon of hope for flood-affected communities. The initiative, larger in scale than the population…