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Express Tribune
30-04-2025
- Health
- Express Tribune
ATH boosts digital healthcare
In a significant move toward digitisation, Ayub Teaching Hospital (ATH) has received 54 state-of-the-art computers, donated by Professor Dr Saqib Malik, Dean and CEO of Ayub Medical Institution, to support the hospital's transition to a paperless system. In line with the directives of the Board of Governors, the computers were officially handed over to Hospital Director Dr Sajjad Ahmad Afridi by Dr. Saqib Malik. The devices will be installed in the Outpatient Department (OPD) to facilitate digital record-keeping and improve patient care services. Deputy Director IT, Shehryar Ali, stated that the implementation of the new system is expected to save the hospital approximately Rs20 million annually. He emphasised that digitisation will significantly reduce operational costs while enhancing service efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Express Tribune
25-02-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Tribunal dismisses appeal against ex-ATH director
In a ruling, the Medical Teaching Institution (MTI) Tribunal has dismissed the appeal filed by former Hospital Director of Ayub Teaching Hospital (ATH) Dr Athar Lodhi. The tribunal stated that MTI cannot take disciplinary action based solely on the findings of a fact-finding committee formed in July 2024. Barrister Syed Ahmad Khan and Sajjad Afzal Khan Advocate represented the appellant, while Barrister Ibrahim Khan Afridi appeared on behalf of the respondent. The short judgment, issued by MTI Tribunal Chairman Justice (retd) Abdul Shakoor, emphasised that Dr Lodhi has a constitutional right to a fair and impartial inquiry, as guaranteed under Articles 4, 5, and 10A of the Constitution of Pakistan.
Express Tribune
18-02-2025
- Health
- Express Tribune
'Vessel sealing system' installed at ATH
The Ayub Teaching Hospital (ATH) has taken another step towards enhancing medical facilities with the installation of the Ligasure Vessel Sealing System in the Urology Department. During a recent visit to the hospital, Chairman Board of Governors (BOG) Professor Dr Abid Jameel received a request for the machine from Dr Nasir, Head of the Urology Department. In response, Professor Abid Jameel and Dean and CEO Professor Saqib Malik worked diligently to ensure its swift procurement. The Rs3.5 million machine will significantly improve surgical procedures and patient care.
