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Karachi, July 02, 2021 (PPI-OT): The students and faculty of Indus Kay Sitaray (IKS) celebrated Doctors’ Day with gift baskets for the COVID Unit, Pediatric Oncology staff and other faculty of the Indus Hospital, Korangi Campus. The children worked with zeal and enthusiasm in the morning as they made the final preparations before heading out to hand the doctors their presents.

Fifteen-year-old Nigaar was excited as she worked closely with a friend to wrap the gift baskets. Dr. Ghulam Qadir, Pediatric Oncologist is her consulting physician, and when asked about her time with him she said, “He’s my absolute favourite. He speaks with me in Farsi, which is my mother tongue, so I enjoy our talks whenever he is here. Aur mujhay school bhot pasand hai, aur main shukriya ada karna chahti hu apni teachers aur doctors ka (And I like my school very much, and for that I would like to thank my teachers and doctors).”

The children marched out of the school, gift bags and Thank-You banner in tow, as they visited the hospital’s different departments. Dr. Waira Zainab, a medical officer from the COVID Unit, was pleasantly surprised by the children’s arrival. “It’s been a difficult time for us during the pandemic, but this beautiful presentation and gifts from the children have brought all of us a lot of joy,” she said, “and their thoughtfulness and gratitude have made our day.”

Dr. Seema Habib, a medical officer of the Pediatric Oncology Department, and the staff took pictures with the children as, one by one, they handed each doctor a gift basket. She appreciated the initiative taken by the children and staff of IKS and said, “This means a lot to everyone here, and we’re glad that the children are having a small field trip around the hospital and meeting with the staff. It will definitely motivate and cheer them up, as we are.”

After spending the day visiting various faculty members, they met with Dr. Abdul Bari Khan, CEO, Indus Hospital and Health Network (IHHN). The children presented him with his gift basket, which he accepted with a smile and a hug. He said, “This is a heart-warming moment, and seeing these children enjoying themselves and interacting with the staff is very moving.”

Once they delivered all the gifts baskets, the children and faculty headed back to the classroom, exhausted but proud of themselves as they concluded their first-ever celebration of National Doctors’ Day at the Indus Hospital, Korangi Campus.

For more information, contact

The Indus Hospital (TIH)

C-76, Sector 31/5, Opposite Darussalam Society,

Korangi Crossing, Karachi – 75190, Pakistan

Tel: +92-21-35112709-17

Fax: +92-21-35112718

Email: crd@indushospital.org.pk

Website: http://www.indushospital.org.pk/

Karachi, July 02, 2021 (PPI-OT): The inauguration ceremony of the third annual Certification Program in Emergency Medicine (CPEM) for doctors and health professionals took place on June 29, 2021 at the Korangi Campus. The event was attended virtually by faculty and students from Pakistan and Bangladesh. Dr. Megan Rybarczyk, Assistant Professor, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania and academic lead of the CPEM program, opened the ceremony with an introduction to the audience. She explained the program’s origin and its goals to help improve emergency care delivery. The one-year program will help foster the development of Emergency Medical Services (EMS).

With the enrollment of 60 physicians from Pakistan and Bangladesh and 11 faculty members from eight institutions across four countries, this year’s program will be the first time that the certification course will be taught across international borders through a mix of virtual and hands-on training methods.

“I want to thank the leadership of Indus Hospital and Health Network and all the institutions involved for their foresight and support in making CPEM possible,” Dr. Rybarczyk said. Dr. Ziauddin Ahmad, advisor to the Bangladesh Society of Medicine and advisor for CPEM, Bangladesh, was excited to start the new session of CPEM. “I hope that all the candidates take this opportunity to learn, not only for passing their exams but using their skills for the benefit of both countries.”

Dr. Abdul Hanif, pediatric surgeon and the Program Director of CPEM, Bangladesh, said, “If we make a good teacher, we can make a good doctor, and eventually this doctor will serve the nation. It is all about bringing smiles to the faces of our patients.”

Dr. Mir Saaduddin Ahmad, Emergency Medicine Consultant and the program coordinator of CPEM, Bangladesh, thanked the students for attending and noted that the program was intended to sharpen the students’ skills and add to their expertise to ultimately help their community and nation.

Dr. Zafar Zaidi, Dean, Senior Executive Director, IHHN, and Dean, Indus University of Health Sciences said that this was the first time the program has gone international and hoped it would become regional and further away in coming years. “This is a great opportunity for those participating in improving your skills in EMS and, as Dr. Megan Rybarczyk rightly pointed out, an opportunity to understand what is required of an Emergency Room specialist and consultant and to pursue that as a career.”

He wished everyone the best of luck and added, “The greatest thank you comes from the patients who will benefit from all of this.” The ceremony ended with an orientation session and online pretest for the candidates.

For more information, contact

The Indus Hospital (TIH)

C-76, Sector 31/5, Opposite Darussalam Society,

Korangi Crossing, Karachi – 75190, Pakistan

Tel: +92-21-35112709-17

Fax: +92-21-35112718

Email: crd@indushospital.org.pk

Website: http://www.indushospital.org.pk/

Lahore, July 01, 2021 (PPI-OT):The Indus Hospital and Health Network (IHHN) opened the doors of its newly-built, state-of-the-art hospital in Jubilee Town, Lahore on June 30, 2021. In 2017, Qarshi Foundation and Naimat Saleem Trust in collaboration with the IHHN, laid foundations of the QF, NST and SMP Campus. In 2021, Mr. S.M. Pervez of the Din Group also joined the cohort and became an active partner. There are several other business groups and individual donors who are generously funding for the noble cause.

The Qarshi Foundation and Naimat Saleem Trust has been a significant part of IHHN’s cause since 2014 when they sought help of IHHN in strengthening the public healthcare system of Punjab by creating Recep Tayyip Erdogan Hospital Trust (RTEHT). IHHN in collaboration with RTEHT has been managing seven hospitals since 2014.

This project of IHHN in Jubilee Town Lahore is also being supported by Lahore Institute of Health Sciences (LIHS) Ltd. as its flagship project. LIHS Ltd. is an independent entity formed with a vision to establish a number of welfare and endowment projects, primarily in healthcare and education sectors, with the sole purpose of seeking Pleasure of Allah (SWT) alongside following the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) by serving the humanity indiscriminately. The founders of LIHS Ltd. include Mr. Iqbal Ahmed Qarshi and Dr. Misbah Iqbal of Qarshi Foundation and Mr. Javed Arshad Bhatti and Mr. Mian Mohammad Ahsan of Naimat Saleem Trust.

LIHS Ltd. is primarily contributing major donations to support IHHN’s Jubilee Town campus and aims to establish a number of future endowment projects for IHHN’s Jubilee Town Lahore campus that includes Qarshi University College of Health Sciences, Qarshi Institute of Natural Medicine, LIHS School of Dentistry, LIHS School of Pharmacy, LIHS School of Nursing, LIHS School of Allied Health Sciences and LIHS Central Pathology Lab, Residential complex for staff, doctors and nurses, Community and Health Club, a multipurpose auditorium, an event hall, Message College, Qarshi Islamic and Research Centre, and a Sarai for patients and their attendants.

Honourable Governor Punjab Ch. Muhammad Sarwar, the Chief Guest of the ceremony, inaugurated the Indus Hospital – QF, NST and SMP Campus. Dr. Abdul Bari Khan and other senior members of the IHHN were present at the ceremony. While inaugurating the facility the Chief Guest appreciated the persistent efforts of Qarshi Foundation, Naimat Saleem Trust and other founding and general donors of the Hospital Campus, alongside praising the role of IHHN in healthcare landscape of Pakistan. He praised the professionalism and excellence of care being exhibited by IHHN under leadership of Dr. Abdul Bari Khan as CEO IHHN.

Dr. Bari thanked the audience and said that this journey of IHHN in Lahore could not have been possible without the continued support of the donor community of Lahore. He thanked the generous contributions made by all founding donors, several business groups and individual donors and hoped for continuity of the support by the community for the philanthropic mission of IHHN. IHHN, today is the country’s largest healthcare network that treats 5 million patients annually, all free-of-cost with the support of its valued donors and partners.

Dr. Abdul Bari khan’s dream to treat the ailing humanity became a reality in Karachi in 2007. Even after realizing this seemingly unachievable dream, Dr. Bari and his friends did not stop. The need for quality and free healthcare seemed insatiable. They started replicating the golden example in different parts of the country. The Network has a simple and all-encompassing vision, “Free and quality treatment for all to please Allah SWT”. In line with its vision, the Network has been expanding its services all over Pakistan by undertaking some public-private and private-private partnerships.

The Indus Hospital – QF, NST and SMP Campus is being completed in three phases. June 30th 2021 marks the soft launch of the hospital’s first phase with OPD and 34 beds being made functional, whereas later in October 2021, bed numbers will be increased to 100 as part of commissioning the first phase completely. In December 2022, further 200 beds will be functional while in December 2023 the hospital will be fully functional with 600 beds. It is estimated that once completely functional, the hospital would be able to serve 1 million patients, annually. The hospital houses all important faculties and specialties including but not limited to: surgical, pediatric, gynecology, obstetrics, oncology, orthopedic, nephrology, radiology, laboratory, blood center, and eastern medicine.

For more information, contact
The Indus Hospital (TIH)
C-76, Sector 31/5, Opposite Darussalam Society,
Korangi Crossing, Karachi – 75190, Pakistan
Tel: +92-21-35112709-17
Fax: +92-21-35112718
Email: crd@indushospital.org.pk
Website: http://www.indushospital.org.pk/