Category: Health & Safety

Lahore, Shahid Ali Nowshahi, a Senior Advocate at the High Court, emphasized the significance of serving humanity as a means to draw nearer to Allah, particularly during the sacred month of Ramadan. This month, known for its spiritual depth and introspection, offers Muslims a unique opportunity to reflect on their actions and their impact on society.

According to The Indus Hospital, Nowshahi spoke about the essence of Ramadan as not just a period of fasting but as a time for deep contemplation and service to humanity. He highlighted that the Holy Quran, revealed during this month, serves as a beacon of light in darkness, guiding Muslims towards righteousness and the path of Allah. Nowshahi pointed out that the act of fasting, which includes abstaining from food and drink as well as sins, is an exercise in self-discipline and adherence to divine commandments.

The advocate also noted the special significance of Ramadan’s last ten days, which are viewed as a promise of liberation from hell for Muslims. During this period, believers are encouraged to intensify their worship and seek Allah’s mercy and forgiveness. Nowshahi’s remarks underscore the multifaceted nature of Ramadan, encapsulating fasting, reflection, and the importance of acts of kindness and service to others.

This message comes at a time when the community is engaged in observing the holy month, reminding Muslims to balance their spiritual practices with actions that benefit humanity, reinforcing the idea that closeness to Allah can be achieved through service to mankind.

Karachi, The Indus Hospital and Health Network (IHHN) is initiating “Meer-e-Karwan Hum Hain,” Pakistan’s most extensive youth-led Ramazan campaign, aimed at rallying support and raising funds for patients across its nationwide health facilities. Orchestrated by IHHN’s Indus Yaqeen program, the campaign seeks to mobilize youth volunteers to advocate for and contribute towards providing free, quality healthcare to those in need.

According to The Indus Hospital, the initiative leverages the spirit of Ramazan to encourage youth participation in supporting IHHN’s mission of delivering respectful and dignified healthcare. With a significant portion of patients at the Indus Hospital’s Korangi Campus eligible for Zakat, the campaign offers a unique opportunity for the youth to play an active role in IHHN’s efforts to offer comprehensive healthcare services at no cost.

IHHN’s holistic approach extends beyond medical treatment, encompassing mental, social, and economic support for patients and their families. This includes mental health services, awareness campaigns on preventable diseases, free meals and lodging for non-local patients, and vocational training to foster self-reliance. Through these efforts, IHHN aims to uplift individuals and contribute to the creation of healthier, economically stable communities.

Indus Yaqeen is engaging students from various educational levels to partake in this cause, from distributing awareness materials to organizing fundraising events for collecting Zakat and Sadaqa. The campaign also involves media outreach and direct interaction with patients to spread messages of support and generosity.

A recent collaboration with Unilever marked a highlight of the campaign, bringing joy to over 100 pediatric patients at the Indus Hospital, Korangi Campus, through pottery making, painting activities, and a special feast. The event not only provided a moment of joy for the children and their families but also underscored the importance of community support in enhancing patient care.

IHHN invites everyone to join their mission this Ramazan, emphasizing that every contribution, no matter its size, can make a significant impact on the lives of patients and their families.

Karachi, The Indus Hospital and Health Network (IHHN) is initiating “Meer-e-Karwan Hum Hain,” Pakistan’s most extensive youth-led Ramazan campaign, aimed at rallying support and raising funds for patients across its nationwide health facilities. Orchestrated by IHHN’s Indus Yaqeen program, the campaign seeks to mobilize youth volunteers to advocate for and contribute towards providing free, quality healthcare to those in need.

According to The Indus Hospital, the initiative leverages the spirit of Ramazan to encourage youth participation in supporting IHHN’s mission of delivering respectful and dignified healthcare. With a significant portion of patients at the Indus Hospital’s Korangi Campus eligible for Zakat, the campaign offers a unique opportunity for the youth to play an active role in IHHN’s efforts to offer comprehensive healthcare services at no cost.

IHHN’s holistic approach extends beyond medical treatment, encompassing mental, social, and economic support for patients and their families. This includes mental health services, awareness campaigns on preventable diseases, free meals and lodging for non-local patients, and vocational training to foster self-reliance. Through these efforts, IHHN aims to uplift individuals and contribute to the creation of healthier, economically stable communities.

Indus Yaqeen is engaging students from various educational levels to partake in this cause, from distributing awareness materials to organizing fundraising events for collecting Zakat and Sadaqa. The campaign also involves media outreach and direct interaction with patients to spread messages of support and generosity.

A recent collaboration with Unilever marked a highlight of the campaign, bringing joy to over 100 pediatric patients at the Indus Hospital, Korangi Campus, through pottery making, painting activities, and a special feast. The event not only provided a moment of joy for the children and their families but also underscored the importance of community support in enhancing patient care.

IHHN invites everyone to join their mission this Ramazan, emphasizing that every contribution, no matter its size, can make a significant impact on the lives of patients and their families.

Rawalpindi, Al-Shifa Trust, a leading eye care institution in Pakistan, has underscored the critical importance of corneal donations, revealing that thousands of lives could be transformed if more people came forward to donate. With nine thousand individuals currently on the waiting list for corneal transplants, the trust is calling for increased public awareness and participation in corneal donation to address the significant disparity between supply and demand.

According to Al-Shifa Trust, the organization receives around 800 corneal donations annually but is facing a severe shortage, with many on the waiting list enduring years before they can undergo surgery to restore their vision. Corneal blindness represents up to 15% of all blindness cases, highlighting the urgent need for donations.

Maj. Gen Khan emphasized the reluctance of the Pakistani population to donate corneas, noting that in the past thirty years, only two individuals had made such donations. This has led to reliance on corneal donations from Americans, who have been more willing to support Pakistani patients through this charitable act.

In response to this critical shortage, Al-Shifa Trust established Pakistan’s first eye bank at its Rawalpindi premises in August 2018, in collaboration with the American organization Eversight. This facility allows individuals to register their will to donate corneas, aiming to bridge the gap in corneal availability. Despite these efforts, 53% of eye patients still lack access to donated corneas, necessitating imports from the USA and Sri Lanka.

Maj. Gen Khan also highlighted the simplicity of corneal transplants, noting that corneas do not require blood matching between the donor and recipient, making it easier to perform successful transplants across different age groups.

Al-Shifa Trust has extended its corneal transplant services to its Sukkar hospital, where 50 successful transplants have been performed at no cost to patients. The trust’s commitment to providing free eye care is evident, with 80% of surgeries at its hospitals in Rawalpindi, Sukkar, Kohat, Muzaffarabad, and Chakwal being performed free of charge. To date, the trust has conducted over one million various eye surgeries, reaffirming its dedication to combating blindness in Pakistan.

Multan, The CMH Multan Institute of Medical Sciences has issued a provisional call-up notice for the candidates of the 7th Batch BDS-03 Session 2023-24. The notice pertains to candidates holding serial numbers 2501-2550, who have been selected for admission under the open merit category.

According to CMH Multan Institute of Medical Sciences, the detailed candidate list is available online, providing the necessary information for those who have been called up provisionally. As per the notification, the institute has set a deadline for the submission of fees for the aforementioned candidates. The last date to fulfill this requirement is set for March 16, 2024, until 3 PM.

This announcement marks a crucial step for the candidates as they prepare to join the institution’s BDS program. It reflects the institute’s ongoing efforts to streamline the admissions process and provide timely communications to its prospective students.

Multan, The CMH Multan Institute of Medical Sciences (CIMS Medical College Multan), affiliated with the National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS), has issued a provisional call-up notice for admission to its MBBS program for the 2023-24 session. Candidates listed from Serial 751 to 800 on the NUMS merit list are eligible for provisional admission and are required to submit their documents and fees by 1:00 pm on 13 March 2024.

According to CMH Multan Institute of Medical Sciences, eligible candidates are instructed to visit the CIMS Multan Main Campus and complete their admission formalities within the stipulated deadline to secure their seats. The institution emphasizes the importance of candidates communicating their intention to join or decline the offer by responding to the official email from CIMS. Failure to respond by the deadline will result in the candidate being considered unwilling to join, and their seat will be offered to the next eligible candidate on the merit list.