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The Indus Hospital & Health Network’s (IHHN) commitment to creating a safe and secure environment for its patients and faculty alike has garnered widespread recognition. The Korangi Campus was honored with the prestigious 11th Annual Fire and Safety Award 2021 in the field of fire and safety. On December 9, 2021, the ceremony took place at the Marriot Hotel, Karachi. The Sindh Government’s Secretary of Transport presented the award to IHHN. →

In another significant milestone for the Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN), the Recep Tayyip Erdogan Hospital’s (RTEH) Physical Rehabilitation Center completed the first batch of clubfoot treatment at Muzaffargarh. Forty children completed the four-year Ponseti protocol and are now leading normal lives. To mark this landmark achievement, the Clubfoot Team held the first “Clubfoot se Jeet ka Jashan” at the IHHN-managed hospital on December 21, 2021. →

The World Health Organization recognizes Chronic Respiratory Diseases (CRDs) as a severe non-communicable disease that affects 290 million people worldwide, accounting for approximately three million deaths a year. Pakistan suffers from a high burden of Chronic Respiratory Disease. As of 2014, the mortality rate stands at 138.2/ 100,000 in males and 41/ 100,000 among females. Factors such as tobacco smoke, air pollution, occupational chemicals, and dust, among others, have played a significant part in leading to rising CRDs.

Voices Against Tobacco (VAT), an initiative of Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN), today announced the results of a community research survey that showcases the dire need for change in tobacco control policies in Pakistan. The results were presented by VAT Student Ambassadors, who are rallying for the health and well-being of their communities, emphasizing that better policies are needed in order to reduce tobacco consumption. →

Indus Hospital & Health Network conducted a three-day Postexposure Prophylaxis (PEP) workshop for the doctors and nurses of the Engro Corporation. The training sessions took place at the Indus Hospital, Korangi Campus, from November 29 – December 1, 2021. Dr. Naseem Salahuddin, Head of Infectious Department, Indus Hospital & Health Network, and Muhammad Aftab Gohar, Manager Rabies Prevention & Training Center, conducted these sessions. →

Indus Kay Sitaray – Indus Hospital & Health Network’s (IHHN) hospital-based school – was established for pediatric patients. The school held its first annual sports day on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. It was a monumental event that celebrated the little warriors who had spent a significant duration of their childhood battling cancer and other deadly diseases. →

Physically-disabled patients exhibited their empowerment with assertive devices on December 4, 2021, at The Indus Hospital, Korangi Campus to mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities. December 3 is observed as International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) worldwide. The theme for IDPD this year was “Leadership and participation of persons with disabilities toward an inclusive, accessible, and sustainable post-COVID-19 world.” →

It was a cold evening of January 2021 when Naureen brought her husband to the Emergency Department of the Indus Hospital. John was unconscious. Naureen was holding their newborn baby and also taking care of her ailing husband. She was scared and pleading to the doctors to save his life. The staff admitted John on a priority basis and started conducting tests. They were simultaneously talking to Naureen and found out that John works as a cashier at a fuel station.

The Pathology Department (clinical Laboratories) of Indus Hospital, Karachi, received accreditation with ISO 15189 quality standards, becoming one of the 14 medical laboratories in Pakistan to achieve this status. The role of clinical laboratories in the treatment of patients cannot be overstated, as timely and accurate diagnostic reports are the ultimate foundation of optimal patient management. The quality and efficiency of clinical laboratory services is thus paramount to the eventual treatment outcomes of patients. →