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Business Recorder
16-07-2025
- Health
- Business Recorder
Shifa Int'l Hospital, FDI organize workshop
ISLAMABAD: Shifa International Hospital, in collaboration with the Federal Directorate of Immunization (FDI), Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination (MoNHSR&C), hosted a Strategic Workshop on Cervical Cancer-Free Pakistan at its premises in Islamabad aimed to mobilize senior expertise of Shifa International Hospital for Pakistan's HPV vaccine campaign. By preventing HPV infections, the vaccine offers a powerful shield against cervical cancer, safeguarding women's health for the future. The workshop brought together over 100 healthcare professionals from gynaecology, paediatrics, internal medicine, infectious diseases, and research. Representatives from WHO, UNICEF, GAVI, the Gates Foundation, DHO Islamabad, and the EPI team also participated. Speaking as Chief Guest, Dr. Soofia Yunus, Director General FDI, stressed the importance of community ownership in immunization campaigns. She thanked Shifa's leadership Dr. Zeeshan Bin Ishtiaque (CEO), Dr. Aamer Nazir (Medical Director), Dr. Shazia Fakhar, Dr. Ejaz Khan, and Dr. Khadeeja Azhar for their collaboration, calling the public-private partnership a strong step toward national health goals. Dr. Zeeshan Bin Ishtiaque, CEO of Shifa International Hospital, reaffirmed the hospital's commitment to playing a leading role in cervical cancer prevention and public health advocacy. He also appreciated the efforts of Shifa Foundation for serving underprivileged communities across Pakistan. Dr. Shazia Fakhar, Consultant Gynaecologist at Shifa, and Dr. Ejaz Khan, Consultant in Infectious Diseases at Shifa, shared medical insights on the role of the HPV vaccine, emphasizing the collective responsibility to safeguard young girls from preventable diseases like cervical cancer. Dr. Xia Wei, WHO Team Lead, conveyed support from the WHO Country Office, committing continued technical assistance for HPV vaccine rollout. Dr. Yasmine Challoub, Senior Manager, Immunization, UNICEF Pakistan, reiterated UNICEF's mission to ensure equitable access to vaccines, terming HPV vaccination a right, not a privilege. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
02-06-2025
- Health
- Business Recorder
AJK residents: Shifa International Hospital organises free medical camp
ISLAMABAD: In a continued display of solidarity with the resilient people of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Shifa International Hospital, in partnership with the Pakistan Army and the AJK Health Department, organized a two-day free medical camp at DHQ Hospital, Hattian Bala, District Jhelum Valley. A multidisciplinary team comprising specialists in cardiology, pulmonology, general surgery, dentistry, gynaecology, paediatrics, and emergency medicine provided consultations to over 1,800 patients. Free medicines were also distributed to all attendees. The initiative aimed to offer quality medical care to remote and underserved communities in the valley, where access to specialized healthcare is challenging. Women, children, and elderly patients were especially appreciative of this compassionate initiative, expressing deep gratitude for receiving expert medical help so close to their homes. As the Pakistan Army undertakes Operation Banyan-ul-Marsoos to safeguard national security and support regional development, Shifa International Hospital proudly stands with the armed forces and the courageous people of AJK during this testing time—reaffirming its mission to serve the nation and bring hope, healing, and dignity to all. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
