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August 12, 2021August 13, 2021

Construction Work for Shifa Medical Centre Islamabad, Kicks Off

Islamabad, August 12, 2021 (PPI-OT):Construction work of another landmark project of Shifa International Hospitals Ltd., known as Shifa Medical Centre Islamabad (Pvt.) Ltd. has begun in F-11 sector of the capital city. The ground-breaking ceremony featured representation from Interloop, HBL and Shifa Family who gathered at the site for Dua. Dr. Habib-ur-Rahman (Chairman, SIHL), Dr. Manzoor H. Qazi (CEO, SIHL), Mr. Muhammad Zahid (Chairman and CEO, SMCI) and Mr. Musadaq Zulqarnain (Chairman and CEO, Interloop Holdings) spoke on the occasion and reiterated their respective organizations’ resolve to build SMCI in scheduled time and make the project a success like earlier endeavours of the two organizations.

SMCI is a subsidiary of SIHL for which Interloop group and Shifa Family have joined hands. Designed in a purpose-built building, SCMI will be offering quality outpatient services, diagnostic facility and ambulatory surgery care to the population of fast-sprawling capital city within thirty months. The Centre shall also be offering inpatient services and 24/7 emergency care. SMCI’s joint venture partners, bankers, SIHL consultants, shareholders and members of top management also graced the heart-warming ceremony and Dua.

For more information, contact:
Shifa International Hospitals Limited
Pitras Bukhari Road H-8/4,
Islamabad – Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-8463666
Fax: +92-51-4863182
Email: info@shifa.com.pk
Website: www.shifa.com.pk

August 12, 2021August 13, 2021

First Shifa Orthodontic Conference 2021

Islamabad, August 12, 2021 (PPI-OT):Shifa College of Dentistry (Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University) organized the First Shifa International Orthodontic Conference on 21st and 22nd May 2021 which was attended by more than 300 online participants across the globe, in close partnership with Pakistan Association of Orthodontists. The conference was organized by Prof. Dr. Anwar Ali Shah (Principal, Shifa College of Dentistry) and promoted by Prof. Dr. M. Iqbal Khan (VC, STMU) and Dr. M. Amir (Dean, Faculty Health Sciences) whose continuous support was what made the conference a huge success.

The two-day conference was the 1st of its kind in the country where some of the most outstanding experts in orthodontics from around the globe came together to share their knowledge and expertise at academic, clinical and research levels in the said field. Prof. Jonathan Sandler, Dr. Alison Murray, Dr. Andrew Di Biase, Dr. Chris Laspos, Dr. Simon Littlewood, Prof. Martyne Cubourne, Dr. Tony Ireland, Dr. Jayne Harrison, Prof. Ewa Czochrowska and Dr. John Scholey also participated in the conference virtually. The conference featured specialized topics best suited to the field of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. This conference proved to be of great value to all the dental professionals including undergraduate and postgraduate students, practitioners and consultants.

August 12, 2021August 13, 2021

Healthcare Quality and Administration Program conducted by Shifa International Hospitals Limited

Islamabad, August 12, 2021 (PPI-OT):The second Batch of Healthcare Quality and Administration Program commenced on 16th July 2021 with an introductory session. SIH has been conducting the multi-tier Training for Healthcare Quality and Administration Program (HQAP) for healthcare management professionals. The program is based on Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) curriculum and designed to enable participants to improve their core quality and healthcare administration skills.

Four-Day Training included a detailed discussion on:

Quality Structure and Functions

Patient Safety and International Patient Safety Goals (IPSGs)

Core Components of a Medication Safety Program

Strategic Leadership Direction and Planning

Role of Strategic Planning in Healthcare Quality

Healthcare Quality Credentialing and Privileging as Strategy

Infection Control Risk Assessment and Management

HQAP concluded on 31st July, 2021 with a post-test to assess the effectiveness of the program. Dr. Zeeshan Bin Ishtiaque (Chief Medical Officer, SIH), Mr. Taimoor Shah (Chief Operating Officer, SIH), Dr. Abdul Wahab Hassan (Director, Quality Assurance, SIH), and others were among the trainers. Certificates were distributed among both external and internal participants and trainers during the closing ceremony conducted by Mr. Amir Khisro (Manager, Training and Development HR and D, SIH). External participants included: Dr. Areej Neyazi, Dr. Sadaf Khalid, Dr. Mohib Ullah and Mr. Naveed Richard from Dr. Akbar Niazi Teaching Hospital, Islamabad.

Furthermore, Dr. Salar Abbasi from ChildLife Foundation, Karachi, and Dr. Saira Quddus from Social Security Hospital, Islamabad joined as well while Dr. Ayesha Javed from Mayo Hospital, Lahore and Dr. Kishwar Naheed from Pak Red Crescent Medical and Dental College, Lahore attended as a virtual participant. Internal participants included: Ms. Nabila Batool, Ms. Tania Noreen, Mr. M. Fawad, Mr. Nabeel Qamar, Ms. Saba Yasin, Ms. Najia Khan, Ms. Ayesha Khan, Dr. Hina Yusuf and Dr. Asfandyar Khan Niazi.

August 12, 2021August 13, 2021

1st Cochlear Implantation Procedure performed at Shifa International Hospital

Islamabad, August 12, 2021 (PPI-OT):The First Cochlear Implantation Procedure was performed at Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad on 11 July 2021. The procedure was carried out by Dr. Azeem Aslam (Consultant, ENT Surgeon) along with a multidisciplinary team comprising of Audiologists, Anesthesiologists, Technicians and Nursing Staff. Cochlear Implantation involves surgically placing a small and complex electronic device that helps provide a sense of sound to a person who is unable to hear or faces extreme difficulty in hearing. Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad is among the few hospitals in the country providing this treatment and is committed in its endeavour to serve the people of Pakistan by offering healthcare services at par with international standards.

June 29, 2021June 30, 2021

Congratulations Shifa BMT Team for Achieving Milestone of performing 300 Bone Marrow Transplants

Islamabad, June 29, 2021 (PPI-OT): A ceremony was recently arranged to commemorate the completion of over 300 Bone Marrow/ Stem Cell Transplants at Shifa International Hospital Islamabad. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Ayaz Mir, Director BMT Program, acknowledged the efforts and contribution of the whole multidisciplinary team for achieving this milestone.

Dr. Ayaz Mir along with the core BMT team members; Maj. Gen ® Tariq Mahmood Satti, Consultant Hematologist and BMT Specialist and Dr. Azhar Shafi, Consultant Hematologist, mentioned that the Shifa BMT program is the most affordable program in the country which has been managing most challenging cases in the region including high-risk malignancies (Leukemia, Lymphoma, Myeloma, and Germ Cell Tumors) and benign hematologic diseases (Aplastic Anemia, Thalassemia, PNH, etc.) by performing Autologous and Allogeneic (fully matched and half-matched HAPLO) transplants.

Dr. M. H. Qazi, Chief Executive Officer, congratulated consultants, nursing, medical and paramedical teams, technical and support teams on completion of over 300 BMT transplants with excellent results with a success rate comparable to International Standards. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Zeeshan Bin Ishtiaque, Chief Medical Officer, recognized and acknowledged the contribution made by the program pioneers, i.e., Dr. Kamran Rasheed and the rest of the team, and reiterated to further expand the program to benefit larger patient communities.

Mr. Taimoor Shah, Chief Operating Officer, and executive management also thanked the BMT team for transforming the lives of patients and their families by providing hope, compassion, and quality healthcare.

June 29, 2021June 30, 2021

Breast Cancer Awareness Session Organized at Aiwan-e-Sadar, Islamabad

Islamabad, June 29, 2021 (PPI-OT): The honourable First Lady; Mrs. Samina Arif Alvi has been actively involved in developing and implementing the national breast cancer awareness campaign by arranging awareness programs throughout the year to sensitize Pakistani women on this grave issue. In continuation to this, a breast cancer awareness session was arranged by Shifa International Hospital at Aiwan-e-Sadar to educate female employees and spouses of employees of the President Secretariat.

The team undertook basic screening of the participants to later offer free mammography scanning by the hospital. Consultant Radiation Oncologists; Dr. Uzma Qasim and Dr. Hira Asim explained to the audience about the general risk factors of breast cancer, prevention, and guidelines for self-assessment to identify any abnormality at an early stage. They also answered the questions of the participants during a detailed Q and A session.

Speaking on the occasion, the honourable First Lady; Mrs. Samina Arif Alvi who was the chief guest of the event lauded the contribution by Shifa International Hospital and reiterated the need to keep on arranging such programs throughout Pakistan to benefit Pakistani women. She also said that hiding the disease in the name of taboo is not a solution and it is essential to speak upon it to help the women get early diagnosis and thus protect their lives.

Dr. Farah Naz Ansari, Medical Director, Shifa Integrated Healthcare Technologies (SIHT) in her closing remarks appreciated the efforts and interest of the First Lady, who is leading the breast cancer awareness campaign in the country. She also vowed her resolve to continue organizing such awareness activities for breast cancer awareness for the masses.