Author: Subhan Baloch

By Subhan Baloch KARACHI: The Young Doctors Association (YDA) Sindh launched its Patient Aid Welfare initiative at an Iftar dinner held at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre on 1 March 2026. The ceremony, organized in the Najmuddin Auditorium parking area, brought together doctors, nurses, paramedics, social and political figures, members of the legal fraternity, and representatives from the media. Executive Director Professor Khalid Sher and Joint Executive Director Muhammad Salman formally inaugurated the project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. During the event, Dr Salman praised the YDA leadership for coordinating an initiative that not only fosters unity within the medical community but…

By Subhan Baloch KARACHI: The Young Doctors Association (YDA) Sindh launched its Patient Aid Welfare initiative at an Iftar dinner held at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) on 1 March 2026. The event took place in the Najmuddin Auditorium parking area and was attended by doctors, nurses, paramedics, social and political figures, members of the legal fraternity, and media representatives. Executive Director JPMC, Professor Dr. Khalid Sher, and Joint Executive Director Dr. Muhammad Salman formally inaugurated the initiative by cutting the ribbon. Dr. Salman praised the YDA leadership for organising a coordinated event that promotes unity within the medical community…

By Subhan Baloch KARACHI: Jinnah Sindh Medical University actively participated in “Ik Sham Maon K Naam”, an initiative focused on enhancing maternal healthcare and safeguarding women’s lives. The event was hosted by the Gynecology and Obstetrics Ward 9B of Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre under the leadership of Dr Nighat Ali Shah, pro vice-chancellor of JSMU, along with her team. Healthcare leaders, policymakers, and faculty members emphasized the urgent need to establish a dedicated maternal intensive care unit to provide timely and specialised treatment for high-risk mothers. The event also highlighted secondary prevention of cervical cancer through HPV testing to ensure…

By Subhan Baloch KARACHI: Karachi University and the Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning signed an MoU to promote mental health support and research on campus. The partnership will set up a modern centre to provide diagnosis, therapy and evidence-based interventions for adolescents with special needs. The University of Karachi and the Ishrat Hussain Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen mental health services, research and training, in what officials described as a major step towards addressing the psychological and educational needs of young people. The agreement was signed at the vice chancellor’s secretariat…

By Subhan Baloch KARACHI: Sindh health minister Dr Azra Fazal Pechuho inaugurated the emerging Sindh infectious diseases research lab at Dow University of Health Sciences, describing the initiative as a historic move to reinforce the province’s capacity to deal with future health emergencies. The facility, established at a cost of Rs1bn, has been developed with Rs800m from the Sindh government, which will also cover the recurring annual operational expenses estimated at around Rs300m. The laboratory has been set up at the Sindh Infectious Diseases Hospital and Research Centre near NIPA Chowrangi and is designed to improve early detection, research and…

By Subhan Baloch KARACHI: SINDH has introduced real-time digital birth registration in major public teaching hospitals, securing a child’s legal identity within minutes of birth through a fully paperless process in what officials describe as a landmark reform in civil documentation. The first successful registration under the new system took place at Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences, where a newborn was documented immediately after delivery using the Birth Notification Tool developed by National Database and Registration Authority. The platform allows birth data to be transmitted electronically from hospitals, removing delays and reducing dependence on manual paperwork. The initiative…

By Subhan Bux KARACHI: The Sindh Employees Social Security Institution (SESSI) organized a one-day training session aimed at enhancing the professional skills of its field officers and improving overall institutional performance. The program, titled “Working of Social Security Scheme,” was arranged by the Public Relations Wing in collaboration with the Training and Research Institute, and brought together social security officers from across Sindh. Addressing participants, Commissioner SESSI Hadi Bakhsh Kalhoro emphasized the crucial role of social security officers as the backbone of the institution, noting that the organization’s reputation is closely linked to their performance. He urged officers to adopt…

By Subhan Baloch KARACHI: The World Bank has praised the Government of Sindh for the progress achieved under its flagship Mother and Child Support Program, “Mamta,” describing it as a model initiative that effectively links financial assistance with improved healthcare outcomes. The remarks were made during a high-level strategic review meeting between Sindh Minister for Labour, Human Resources and Social Protection, Saeed Ghani, and a World Bank delegation led by Task Team Leader Sohail Saeed Abbasi and Co-Task Team Leader Amna Khan. The discussion focused on the rapid expansion of the program and its transition toward a technology-driven and sustainable…

By Subhan Baloch KARACHI: More than five million textbook sets have been prepared for the 2026–27 academic year, the Sindh Textbook Board has said, as the provincial government moves to ensure schools receive books before the new term begins. The announcement came as Syed Sardar Ali Shah attended a distribution ceremony at the Government Girls Lower Secondary School in Neelam Colony, Clifton, in Karachi. The minister formally inaugurated the distribution of new textbooks. Officials said the board had published 195 titles, covering early childhood education through to grade 10. The books are available in Sindhi, Urdu and English. Shah said…

By Subhan Baloch KARACHI: The Karachi chapter of the Pakistan Cardiac Society announced its office-bearers for 2026, setting out a new leadership team, under the leadership of Dr Akram Sultan, tasked with steering one of the country’s leading professional bodies in cardiovascular medicine. The society, which has played an active role in shaping debate around cardiac care in Pakistan, said the newly elected representatives would oversee its academic, advisory and advocacy work. In recent years, the Karachi chapter has taken part in national and regional medical conferences, workshops and training sessions for clinicians, and offered expert recommendations to public health…