Category: Health

Karachi (Muhammad Yasir) Advisor to the Prime Minister, Mr. Shaukat Fayyaz Tareen, performed the Groundbreaking of Naya Nazimabad Hospital today.

Naya Nazimabad Hospital, a tertiary, not-for-profit but self-sustainable institution, will be developed in two phases. The first phase will consist of 250 beds across 4 floors and is targeted to be inaugurated by April 2023.

Speaking at the occasion, Advisor to the Prime Minister, Mr. Shaukat Fayyaz Tareen, said, “Availability of quality health care facilities for all is very much a part of our Government’s vision. It gives me great joy that Naya Nazimabad has taken the initiative for the construction of a 500-bed hospital under SBP’s Islamic Refinance Facility. The parent company of Naya Nazimabad, Javedan Corporation Limited (JCL), has received a sanction of PKR 1 billion from Habib Bank Limited (HBL) under SBP’s Islamic Refinance Facility at zero percent (0%) mark-up for construction of Naya Nazimabad Hospital.”

Naya Nazimabad had initially planned to construct this hospital in 2025 but SBP’s Islamic Refinance Facility and HBL’s contribution to participate in this project initiative by passing on this facility at zero percent (0%) enabled and encouraged Naya Nazimabad to advance construction of the Hospital by 4 years.

“We are committed to providing a holistic living experience to all our residents with world-class amenities”, said Chairman, Javedan Corporation Limited, Mr. Arif Habib. “Naya Nazimabad Hospital will maintain the same excellence providing quality healthcare facilities to its residents and its neighbouring community.”

The Ground breaking ceremony was attended by top businessman, bankers, and industry leaders of Karachi.

Naya Nazimabad is an integrated housing scheme which focuses on healthy community living. It is the largest master-planned, gated residential development in Karachi and will house more than 50,000 families at its completion. It has the provision for all necessary amenities for today’s living, within walking distance for its residents. Naya Nazimabad is a self-contained city, conceptualized and developed with the vision of providing a peaceful community atmosphere and a healthy lifestyle.

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) Date, Day. Lahore Central Business District Development Authority (LCBDDA) also known as Central Business District Punjab (CBD Punjab) organised breast cancer awareness session to educate men & women about the importance of early detection of the disease and its possible treatment. The session was attended by all the female staff of CBD at head office. The objective of the session was to raise awareness amongst the female employees about breast cancer and the importance of early detection, as well as encouraging them to look after their general health and wellbeing.

Emphasizing on the importance of the awareness, Executive Director HR, LCBDDA, Mr. Saud said: “LCBDDA, being a socially responsible employer always support health and wellbeing of employees. This comes as part of our continuous efforts to promote and encourage our LCBDDA family and people in the community to look after their health, safety and wellbeing.” LCBDDA’s goal is to provide a friendly and secure environment to its female staff and through such activities CBD gives every woman confidence to openly speak on the issue for themselves and others.

THB Global (The Health Bank)  and Their Brand Ambassador, Wasim Akram Launch the First of its kind Remote Diabetes Management Program in Pakistan

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) Powered by technology, THB Global (The Healh Bank) introduces Diabetes Connected Care, a Remote Diabetes Management Program in Pakistan, to enhance health outcomes. THB Global’s compassionate and personalized approach is set to change the face of healthcare in the country, providing peace of mind and quality clinical care through remote monitoring and daily support as well as at home services in Pakistan. THB Global is already a leading service provider in Dubai and Kuwait City.

At a time when the COVID-19 pandemic was at its peak and the healthcare system was  overwhelmed, THB Global took the initiative and launched in May 2020 in Karachi.  Amidst the challenging environment, THB Global launched its Home Care division, managing the elderly, children and those afflicted with COVID-19. In parallel THB Global also launched their Global Health Concierge Services (Global Care) in collaboration with insurance companies, corporates and executives in Karachi. With its unparalleled quality of service and commitment to patient care, THB Global’s  services have been highly appreciated and the testimonials given by patients are a testament to the company’s quality of care. Currently, the organization has introduced three key verticals – Global Health Concierge, Chronic Disease Management and Home Health Care Services.

THB Global (The Health Bank) has also introduced Wasim Akram as their Brand Ambassador for Diabetes Connected Care. Akram, an active user of Diabetes Connected Care, and spokesperson for diabetes and healthy living, endorses THB Global for the Chronic Disease Management services. He stated, “THB is a solution to Diabetes Management that will help diabetics manage and improve their condition. Whether it’s diet plans, nutrition advice, keeping your blood sugar in control, home care, or scheduling your appointments, THB services are your best option.  As a diabetic, this service is invaluable – knowing that I have a GP just a phone call away, a nutritionist who is personalizing my care plan, and diabetes educator to ensure I am making the right choices – the Diabetes Connected Care Program helps me manage my diabetes on the go.  Smart devices are used to monitor me from anywhere in the world while my results and progress are tracked. THB makes it easy to access care, ensures full privacy, and gives me and my family a peace of mind.”

THB Global (The Health Bank) promises a Global standard of care using local expertise and resources as it offers reliable healthcare services to individuals, families and corporations across the country. When asked about what the future holds for the country, Zarmina Jafar, Chief Strategy Officer at THB Global stated, “we plan to work with different key players in the healthcare sector including, insurance companies, hospitals, clinics, laboratories, foundations and more to create an environment with a true continuum of care and enhancement in the delivery, quality as well as access to international standards of healthcare services, through tapping into Global and local expertise.”

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir)  Pakistan received almost 500,000 additional doses of COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca in October through donations from Sweden, Norway and Switzerland, to help boost the vaccination program.

This brings the total number of doses supplied to Pakistan via the COVAX global initiative and through donations from other countries to almost four million, with more expected in the coming months.

Sameh Elfangary, Country President for GCC and Pakistan, AstraZeneca said: “Our COVAX partners have played a pivotal role in these challenging times to ensure vaccine doses reach those countries in need. The supply of vaccines is an important factor to minimize the impact of the pandemic in Pakistan and the country is showing encouraging signs of recovery with lower registered cases of COVID-19. We remain committed to broad and equitable vaccine access, and we will continue to work with the government of Pakistan to defeat this pandemic and protect public health.”

To date, more than 1.7 billion doses of AstraZeneca’s vaccine have been released for supply to over 170 countries, and more than two-thirds of doses have gone to low- and lower-middle-income countries. AstraZeneca was the first global pharmaceutical company to join COVAX in June 2020 and more than 157 million doses of its vaccine has been delivered globally through COVAX to 130 countries, to date.

COVAX is a global initiative co-led by the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), Gavi (the Vaccines Alliance) and the World Health Organization (WHO), which works with governments and manufacturers to accelerate the development, production and equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines around the world.

From the 585 million people who had received at least one dose of COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca as of September 2021, the vaccine has prevented over 105,000 deaths and over 620,000 hospitalizations worldwide.1

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) TDAP organized a breast cancer awareness session for women in Business. Dr. Shahla Founder of WCCI was the chief guest.

Faiza Nabeel Director Jahangir sons, Saba Mubarak, Saima Iqbal, and women of different sectors attended the event.

The Aga Khan University Hospital continued its support against breast cancer by arranging a ‘Pink Walk’ at the Main Campus. The purpose of the walk was to increase awareness of breast cancer in Pakistan. According to the statistics, one in every nine women is at a high risk of breast cancer. Even though the prevalence of breast cancer is high, early detection, diagnosis, and treatment show promising results for recovery.

Renowned celebrities and actors Ayesha Omar, Mariyam Nafees and Zhalay Sarhadi also pledged their support to the cause by leading the participants during the walk, which was held at the Sports and Rehabilitation Centre at the AKU Main Campus.

“In Pakistan, the lack of awareness around the subject contributes to a high mortality rate, compared to global data. The growing rate of breast cancer poses an increased risk for the country. We are at the edge of a precipice; the actions we take from here will determine the outcome in the fight against breast cancer,” said Dr Om Prakash, General Surgeon and Service Line Chief, GI and Surgery.

Along with the staff, media celebrities and journalists joined hands with AKUH and pledged to increase awareness for breast cancer.

“For us, every patient’s life is equally important, and timely detection helps us in providing the right care at the right time. Today, we are joined by journalists and celebrities to help us with spreading the message to more people,” remarked Dr Shahid Shafi, CEO, The Aga Khan University Hospitals, Pakistan.

The event kicked off with a welcome address by Dr Shahid Shafi, CEO AKUH, P and Dr Om Parkash, General Surgeon and Service Line Chief of Gastrointestinal Medicine and Surgery. 

While the Pink Walk was the highlight of the evening, the Hospital’s breast surgeons and oncologists used this event to engage and educate the audience on the benefits of breast screening. 

Consultant Breast Surgeon AKUH P, Dr Sana Zeeshan stated that early diagnosis and cure play an integral role in treating the disease. “We dedicate an entire month to spread awareness about breast cancer and mitigate the taboo surrounding the subject.”

World Breast Cancer Awareness Month is celebrated internationally every October. AKUH dedicates the entire month to educating the public that early detection saves lives. In addition to encouraging women who are 40 years of age and above to get screening mammograms done every year, the Hospital also encourages men to urge their mothers, sisters, wives, and daughters to detect cancer cases early and save lives.

The Aga Khan University Hospital is committed to providing access to quality healthcare. In 2020, AKUH provided over 850,000 patients with quality care through patient welfare, and zakat programs and the Hospital disbursed PKR 3 billion to support the financially challenged.

 

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) Leading food company, Shan Foods, has signed an MoU with Layton Rahmatullah Benevolent Trust (LRBT), an NGO working to ensure that quality eye health care is accessible by all citizens of Pakistan absolutely free of cost, to support individuals suffering from vision problems on this World Sight Day.

LRBT is the largest NGO of Pakistan working to fight blindness and transform lives and has treated over 47 million patients across Pakistan. Approximately 10,600 patients visit LRBT hospitals and clinics daily while 10,000 eye surgeries are conducted at LRBT health facilities every day. The partnership with LRBT is part of Shan Foods’ mission of helping the deserving and the underprivileged, carried out under their CSR identity Shan Shares.

Maria Rashdi, Senior Manager Communications at Shan Foods said, “Eighty percent people suffer from reversible blindness which is caused by cataract but are unable to get treated because of socio-economic constraints. Recognizing that good health and wellbeing is the basic right of every individual, Shan Shares aims to extend its support to such people to help them overcome their medical and financial challenges.  Through this partnership we hope to help the underprivileged preserve their sight and right to have a normal life.”

“Ninety percent of blindness and impaired vision is curable but as the overwhelming majority belong to the poorest section of our society, they cannot afford the treatment. We are grateful for the support from Shan Foods in joining our mission of providing comprehensive, free eye-care through our purpose-built and appropriately-equipped hospitals,” said Mr. Najmus Saquib Hameed, CEO, LRBT.

Shan Shares is committed towards uplifting the society through other such programs. The company has implemented several other initiatives to carry forward their mission to give back to the community.