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October marks the official month for breast cancer awareness, and to show the importance, the Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN) held awareness sessions at its Korangi Campus, QF, NST & SMP and the Manawan campuses in Lahore along with illuminating its campus. Breast cancer affects approximately 2.1 million women worldwide every year. In Asia, Pakistan has the highest rate of breast cancer. One in nine women in Pakistan experience breast cancer at some stage of their lives.

A hundred and forty-three students from across the country graduated with a Diploma in Infection Prevention & Control from the Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN) on October 22, 2021. The Infection Control Department organized its fourth graduation ceremony online for the graduates who pass out during the 2020-21 academic year. The one-year institutional diploma program prepares healthcare professionals to lead and implement comprehensive infection prevention and control strategies in integrated healthcare facilities. The diploma ensures candidates are fully prepared to

The Infection Control Department of the Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN) organized week-long hand hygiene awareness activities at the Korangi, Karachi and QF, NST & SMP, Lahore campuses for the healthcare workers and the public. Global Hand Hygiene Day is celebrated annually on October 15 to promote hand hygiene. This year’s theme, “Our Future is at Hand – Let’s Move Forward Together,” called for coordinated action toward universal hand hygiene. →

Rehana Panjwani, a manager at the Indus Hospital Research Centre, has become the first Pakistani nurse to receive the prestigious Société Internationale d’Oncologie Pédiatrique/International Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP) Nursing Leadership Award for her services in the field of Pediatric Oncology Nursing. A highly accomplished professional, Rehana has been associated with the field for over 20 years, with more than 16 years of expertise in nursing in Pediatric Oncology. →

Shakeel Akhter, Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN), has been recognized as a “Legend” for this work at the World CIO 200 Summit Recognition Awards. Shakeel Akhter is also among 13 other Pakistani CIOs selected for the Global CIO Forum’s Book of Titans. →

Cancer is one of the major causes of death in children. While the survival rate for many childhood cancers is 80% in developed countries, it is less than 20% in Pakistan. Children comprise one-third of the 190 million people in the world’s sixth most populous country. Still, the lack of dedicated pediatric centers means there is a real danger of misdiagnosed children for severe ailments. →

Dr. Akhtar Aziz, a veteran anesthesiologist and one of the founding members of Indus, decides to retire. “Indus is my passion, and I don’t think I can ever leave it, but it’s time to say goodbye!” The Indus Hospital, Korangi Campus opened its door in 2007, but the story of how it came to be started years before that. In 1986, fresh off the plane from the United States, Dr. Akhtar met Dr. Abdul Bari Khan, who had just graduated from the

Neha Mankani, Senior Manager – Maternal, Neonatal, Child Health and Nutrition, Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN), has received the Beyond Applause: Heroines of Health 2021 Award. The virtual event took place on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. Women in Global Health hosted the Heroines of Health Gala. They worked in partnership with the Johnson & Johnson Foundation to celebrate female leadership in global health. The Women in Global Health is honoring this year’s Heroines of Health Awardees, amplifying the work of

World Rabies Day is commemorated globally on September 28 every year, with the United Nations aiming to spread awareness and remove misinformation regarding the disease. This year marked the 15th year since it was first celebrated, with the theme for 2021 being “Rabies: Facts, not Fear.” This disease plagues almost all Pakistan, and it has resulted in Pakistan ranking amongst the three worst rabies epidemic countries in the world. Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN) took several initiatives on this day