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Karachi, February 21, 2023 (PPI-OT):Indus Hospital and Health Network (IHHN) partnered with Education Bay School to empower their students to step up and work towards bringing change for the better for the underserved and underprivileged communities in Pakistan. Dr. Abdul Bari Khan, President of IHHN, and Mohsin Aftab, Chairman of Education Bay School, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on February 21, 2023. Under the new partnership, students will be inducted into IHHN’s Indus Yaqeen – IHHN’s youth engagement program – and participate in numerous volunteer and fundraising activities to benefit the patients treated at IHHN.

Dr. Abdul Bari Khan delivered a speech to the students of class 9-11, briefing them about his experience establishing IHHN in 2007 and watching it grow into the nationwide network of healthcare facilities it is today. He urged the students to take the initiative in bringing about positive change within Pakistan and work hard to achieve their goals.

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, February 20, 2023 (PPI-OT):As a leader in Pakistan’s healthcare sector, Indus Hospital and Health Network (IHHN) not only strives for excellence and quality in healthcare, but it is also committed to preparing a legacy of exceptional healthcare professionals, who are ready to tackle the challenges of healthcare with empathy, compassion and dignity.

IHHN is thrilled to partner with Chanan Development Association (CDA) – a national youth-led organization – and Prince’s Trust International to deliver their programme. Prince’s Trust International was founded by His Majesty King Charles III, formerly The Prince of Wales, to help tackle the global crisis in youth unemployment. Now present in 18 countries, the organization supports young people in sustainable careers through education, employment, and enterprise programmes.

The Get into programme combines practical work experience and mentoring with facilitated learning to help young people develop skills for the modern workplace. The programme is carefully designed with employers to empower young people to grow confidence, develop their skills and realise their ambitions, whilst offering the opportunity to gain meaningful employment.

IHHN, CDA and Prince’s Trust International partnered one year ago, for students from the Indus College of Medical Technology and Allied Health (as part of the Indus University of Health Sciences) to build useful skills for employment through Get into Healthcare. This landmark partnership was celebrated in a ceremony held on Monday, February 20, 2023, at the Indus Hospital, Korangi Campus, and Karachi. The ceremony was attended by the first cohort of students who participated in the programme from the Indus College of Medical Technology and Allied Health, along with their families. Between September and December 2022, 24 young people started the programme, with 80% expected to be in positive outcomes after completing the programme.

Speaking at the ceremony, a student expressed “I have learnt so much through the Get into programme, which I am sure I will carry with me throughout my professional life. I am now really looking forward to entering my work with the new skills I have learnt”.

Key members of Prince’s Trust International were in attendance, including their Chairman, Shabir Randeree, and CBE. From CDA, Executive Director, Muhammad Shahzad Khan and Director Program Hira Naz Awan attended. From IHHN, CEO, Dr. Zafar Zaidi, Executive Director, Communication and Resource Development Directorate, Syed Mashhood Rizvi and Principal, Indus College of Medical Technology and Allied Health, Dr. Atiya Rohilla and other senior leaders were in attendance.

Dr. Zafar Zaidi, CEO, IHHN, appreciated Prince’s Trust International’s partnership and expressed “Partnerships such as the one we have with the Prince’s Trust International for the Get into programme are so important to us and for our students to receive world-class training and global perspectives. I have seen how the skills our students have learned through this programme have had such meaningful impact, and I look forward to continuing this landmark partnership”.

Chairman of Prince’s Trust International, Shabir Randeree CBE, commented “It has been great to meet with so many inspirational young people today and to see the positive impact of Get into Healthcare. We hope that our partnership with Indus Hospital will continue to inspire many more young people to consider the sector, helping them to secure meaningful and sustainable careers”.

IHHN is delighted to partner with Prince’s Trust International, whose legacy of supporting every young person towards success no matter their background or challenges, continues to be a source of inspiration not only for us but also for countless others. We pray that our partnership with them is only strengthened and that it continues to reinforce our noble mission.

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, February 07, 2023 (PPI-OT):A large community of golfers and corporates joined hands to play IHHN’s 8th GFS-IHHN Golf Tournament 2023, powered by Fast Cables, on February 5, 2023, at Karachi Golf Club, supporting the Childhood Cancer Services of Indus Hospital and Health Network.

Indus Hospital’s Pediatric Oncology services, a dedicated 85-bed facility started in 2014, comprises out-patient clinics, general wards, an oncology day care unit, a dedicated emergency unit, a covered outdoor play area, psycho-social and counselling services, and a hospital-based school ‘Indus Kay Sitaray’.

Indus has also started satellite pediatric oncology clinics at District Headquarter Hospital, Badin in Sindh, and Sheikh Khalifah Bin Zayd Hospital in Balochistan to facilitate patients for early diagnosis and patients on maintenance.

With a dedicated team of healthcare professionals and volunteers – including students, artists and many other supporters from various walks of life, to-date more than 10,600 have benefitted from the free of cost quality treatment at the Hospital.

To improve the childhood cancer survival rate in Pakistan, IHHN collaborated with the world’s premier pediatric cancer research center – St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (SJCRH) – as one of their partners to work towards SJCRH’s global efforts to increase access to pediatric oncology services across Pakistan. IHHN also strives to play an important role to influence and develop national policies to ensure the availability of better facilities to serve children affected with cancer.

Speaking at the event, Mashood Rizvi, Executive Director, Communications and Resource Development Directorate, thanked the golfers for supporting IHHN. He also briefed them about IHHN’s new initiative of the Corporate Ambassador Program and League of 100,000 Heroes.

The Corporate Ambassadors Program is a one-of-a-kind initiative that aims to create a sustainable source of recurring donations that is the most viable solution to uphold the Network’s mission of providing free-of-cost healthcare to all.

Presently, every month IHHN needs approximately PKR 1 billion to treat the growing number of patients across the Network. By creating a league of 100K- heroes, each of who contributes PKR 10K each month, IHHN will be able to meet this goal and uphold its mission of Healthcare for All. 100K league members will be able to serve life-saving treatment to approximately six million patients yearly.

President of Indus Hospital and Health Network, Dr. Abdul Bari Khan, delivered a vote of thanks to the participating golfers and the premium partners – GFS Builders and Developers and Fast Cables; and other corporate sponsors for making the event successful.

The annual IHHN Golf Tournament is Indus Hospital and Health Network’s flagship sports event which was started in 2016. Since then, the event has established a strong standing in the corporate sector and golfing community and is providing these groups with a remarkable opportunity to lead Pakistan’s into a healthier future. The IHHN golf tournaments are now held annually in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad.

The game was played by 124 golfers in Texas Shamble format.

RESULTS:

Closest to Pin: Zahid Khan

Closest to Pin: Arsalan S Khan

Longest Drive: Omar Intesar

Runner-up Net: Imran Sultan

Runner-up Gross: Azhar Abbas

Winner Net: Zulfiqar Khan

Winner Gross: Omar Khalid

2nd Runner-up Team Net: Vice Admiral Khan Hasham, CDRE Ghazanfar, CDRE Abdul Rehman, Lt CDR Irfan Shahid

Runner-up team Net: Talal Javed, Moazzam Saleem, M. Shahid Sattar, Taha Afzal

Winner Team Net: Bilal Hussain Khan, Hamza Zahid Khan, Dastagir Peracha, Nadeem Arif.

About GFS Builders and Developers

GFS Builders and developers are one of the leading and diversified builders well known for the different projects introduced within different cities of Pakistan. The organization believes in delivering houses, societies, and community-building projects, and facilitating state-of-the-art projects which meet the high standards of authenticity and unmatched quality held by their valued clients.

The organization’s goal is to be the new face of Pakistan’s building and construction industry and deliver new concepts of working backed by the remarkable strength of their employees, associates, engineers, architects, etc.

About Fast Cables

Since its inception in 1985, Fast Cables Limited has emerged as Pakistan’s leading and most trusted electrical cable manufacturer. At Fast Cables, quality is the first priority, combined with superior customer service and affordability.

This emphasis on quality has made Fast Cables one of the most reliable brands in the Cable Industry of Pakistan and the choice of leading electrical consultants, engineers, and architects in the country.

About Indus Hospital and Health Network

Indus Hospital and Health Network is Pakistan’s largest healthcare network in the private sector, comprising fifteen hospitals, four regional blood centers, four physical rehabilitation centers, 36 primary care sites, and multiple public health initiatives nationwide. The Network provides free-of-cost, quality healthcare to all patients and serves approximately 500,000 people every month.

A notable service line in IHHN’s medical directorate is its multidisciplinary Pediatric Oncology services. Presently, IHHN’s Pediatric Oncology Unit is a center of excellence and is one of the largest childhood cancer units in the region. It receives patients not only from all over Pakistan but from other countries too, such as Afghanistan. To date, we have treated over 12,000 children for cancer and blood diseases.

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, February 03, 2023 (PPI-OT):Indus Yaqeen (IY) – Indus Hospital and Health Network’s youth engagement program – held a stall at the Bay View High School Carnival 2023 to raise funds for the medical rehabilitation of the flood-impacted communities.

The carnival was held at the Beach Luxury Hotel and was attended by the Bay View High School family as well as outsiders, as well as their family and friends. The Indus Yaqeen stall, run entirely by IY student volunteers, boasted a wide variety of merchandise such as notebooks, mugs, kitchen magnets, etc., for sale. The merchandise featured artwork created by the pediatric cancer patients treated at Indus Hospital and Health Network (IHHN).

IHHN is immensely grateful to the Indus Yaqeen volunteers who worked hard to bring relief to victims of the flood. Their initiative and compassion represent the core values of the Indus Yaqeen Program, which aims to create empowered, kind, and action-oriented youth leaders.

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, February 03, 2023 (PPI-OT):Indus Hospital and Health Network (IHHN) hosted the first-ever Corporate Ambassador Dinner on January 27, 2023. The dinner was attended by more than 100 distinguished guests hailing from Pakistan’s leading industries and corporations.

In addition to celebrating IHHN’s valued supporters, the event introduced the Corporate Ambassador Program (CAP) and invited the corporate giants to join its League of 100,000 Heroes. This one-of-a-kind initiative aims to create a sustainable source of recurring donations that is the most viable solution to uphold the Network’s mission of providing free-of-cost healthcare to all.

Presently, every month IHHN needs approximately PKR 1 billion to treat the growing number of patients across the Network. By creating a league of 100K- heroes, each who contributes PKR 10K each month, IHHN will be able to meet this goal and uphold its mission of Healthcare for All. 100K league members will be able to serve life-saving treatment to approximately six million patients yearly.

During the event, IHHN’s senior leadership took the stage to introduce the Network and its ground-breaking impact. Mr. Salim Razak Tabani, Chairman, Resource Development and Partnerships Committee; Dr. Abdul Bari Khan, President; Dr. Zafar Zaidi, CEO; and Mr. Mashood Rizvi, Executive Director, Communication and Resource Directorate, were present at the occasion. Each thanked the audience for their support and urged them to join CAP to benefit the underserved and underprivileged communities across Pakistan.

Indus Hospital and Health Network is immensely grateful to hosts Mr. and Mrs. Salim Razak Tabani and the Host Committee for making the Annual Corporate Ambassador Dinner a resounding success.

Honorable committee members include Amir Paracha, Chairman and CEO, Unilever Pakistan Limited; Bilal Rafi Muneer, Chairman, The Precision Companies; Fawad Anwar, CEO, Alkaram Textile Mills (Pvt.) Ltd; Javed Kureishi, IHHN Ambassador; Shahzad G. Dada, President and CEO, United Bank Limited; Sonia Kureishi, IHHN Ambassador; Tanzeela Hussain, Global HR Business Partner, British Council Karachi; Tasleema Taufiq’s, IHHN Ambassador; Yunus H. Bengali, Ex-Chair, IHHN Board of Directors; and Yousaf Hussain, President and CEO, Faysal Bank Limited.

Bolstered by the overwhelmingly positive response, the Corporate Ambassador Dinner will be held annually.

About IHHN’s Corporate Ambassador Program (CAP)

The CAP strengthens IHHN’s foothold in the corporate sector and provides the corporate fraternity the opportunity to build a healthier future for Pakistan. Through the CAP, employees are able to leverage their influence in the corporate circle and the public at large to build the brand image of Indus Hospital and Health Network.

To cater to Pakistan’s growing population and the ever-increasing demand for affordable quality healthcare, IHHN is building sustainable partnerships to raise funds and increase its capacity and service delivery while maintaining its high-quality standards of patient care.

Through the CAP, ambassadors can make an impact by participating in fundraisers, raising awareness through networking events, and supporting IHHN’s marketing campaigns and events for increased engagement.

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, January 26, 2023 (PPI-OT):Voices Against Tobacco (VAT), an initiative of Indus Hospital and Health Network (IHHN), hosted notable guests, staff, and the public for an impactful theatre performance on the impact of tobacco at The Indus Hospital – Korangi Campus on January 25, 2023.

This event was held to engage the public, private sector, and policymakers in dialogue on the impact of tobacco use, especially on marginalized communities, and the need for improved tobacco control advocacy. It was done in partnership with Brand Accord and the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK).

The senior leadership from IHHN attended the event, including Dr. Abdul Bari Khan, President of IHHN; Mashhood Rizvi, Executive Director of IHHN’s Communication and Resource Directorate; and Dr. Saima Saeed, Director of IHHN’s Lung Health Program and Consultant Pulmonologist. Representatives of AKU, SIMU, SPARC, SSDO, and PANAH were also present.

Following a recitation of the Holy Quran, opening remarks were given by Dr. Samia Saeed, who briefed the audience on the widespread impact of Tobacco on the people of Pakistan and the work being done by VAT to counter it. This was followed by an exciting and engaging theatre performance that sent a clear message about the prevalence of tobacco in marginalized communities and its impact on the youth. The play also touched upon tobacco sellers placed near schools which is illegal.

Speeches were given by Mr. Muhammad Iqbal Memon, Commissioner of Karachi; Jibran Siddiqui, CEO of Brand Accord; and Dr. Ghulam Mustafa, Managing Director of STEVTA. All thanked the team at IHHN and particularly its Community Engagement Centers (CEC) for their instrumental role in making the campaign possible. They also expressed hope for partnering with IHHN in future healthcare initiatives.

Afterward, Certificates were distributed to the team members involved in making the campaign a resounding success. Closing remarks were given by Dr. Abdul Bari Khan, who thanked the audience, the team at IHHN, and the partnering organizations for their hard work and efforts in strengthening Pakistan’s primary healthcare.

“For the last 15 years, IHHN has worked to improve the health and livelihoods of communities across Pakistan to improve Pakistan’s health indicators. With Pakistan having a growing youth population, IHHN places utmost importance on protecting the health, well-being, and livelihood of Pakistani youth for their future and the country’s future.” – Dr. Abdul Bari Khan, President of IHHN

Background:

In response to the urgent need for tobacco control in Pakistan, Indus Hospital and Health Network (IHHN) launched its Voices Against Tobacco (VAT) program in 2021 with the aim to create a dialogue and meaningful change to improve tobacco control measures in the country. VAT has worked across Sindh and Punjab to engage the youth to promote positive cultural change amongst their peers and communities by empowering them to take ownership of their health and future.

In collaboration with the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK), VAT is now focusing on investing in marginalized communities with limited access to information and resources. Subsequently, VAT has achieved this through valuable community engagement, including improve theatre, which has shown itself to be an excellent method of relaying information to audiences in a collaborative and engaging manner.

VAT collaborated with Brand Accord to adapt tobacco awareness and advocacy messaging into a theatre performance that will have a long-lasting impact. The performance touched on several important aspects of tobacco, including health consequences, accessibility for the youth, economic impact, need for advocacy, and lack of regulation and implementation.

VAT’s community activities have been strongly supported by IHHN’s Community Engagement Center (CEC). CEC health workers were trained on tobacco awareness and tobacco control advocacy, after which they engaged with community members on the ground in dialogue on tobacco, encouraging them to advocate for their own well-being, as well as that of their larger communities. Leveraging their long-standing relationships with marginalized communities across Karachi, the CEC health workers are supporting the execution of improve theatre performances across key areas where tobacco use is extremely prevalent, including Korangi, Lyari, and Baba Island. Thus far, VAT has engaged over 100+ community members through eight street performances.

The performances have garnered an extremely positive response. People support the cause as they want their family members and spouses to quit. For current users moved by the performance, tobacco cessation leaflets were handed out. Signatures were also collected from the community to support the new VAT petition. Across the board, community members agree that the youth should not have access to tobacco.

Voices Against Tobacco (VAT) Future Endeavours:

VAT is also working on improving tobacco control policies through youth and community advocacy. Last year, VAT introduced a petition to ask for a 30% tax increase on tobacco products. This petition garnered more than 8,000 signatures from communities all across Sindh and Punjab.

With combined efforts of IHHN, CTFK, SPARC, PANAH, and other partners, a tax increase on tobacco was included in the 2022 Finance Bill – the first tobacco tax increase in 4 years. In the wake of this great achievement for the anti-tobacco cause, this year VAT has launched a new petition to ask for a ban on all novel tobacco and nicotine products in Pakistan to protect the youth and adolescents from addiction and cognitive damage. The petition can be signed at https://indushospital.org.pk/voices-against-tobacco

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/