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Our Leaders: The Soul-keepers of Charitable Institutions in Pakistan

Our Leaders: The Soul-keepers of Charitable Institutions in Pakistan May 9, 2021 Pakistan has a number of credible charitable institutions in the fields of education, healthcare, and poverty eradication, which is a reflection of the generous soul of our nation. Institutions such as Edhi Foundation, SIUT, Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospitals and similar other charitable institutions have enjoyed public trust because over time, their leaders have ensured these organisations do not steer away from their core mission. The Shaukat Khanum Memorial Trust is an excellent example of an institution founded by the people of Pakistan, resulting from and sustained by an unprecedented display of our nation’s will and capacity to bring positive change. Its leaders, as soul-keepers of its spirit, continue to ensure it stays true to its mission.

Oncology expert calls for detecting first cancer cell

Oncology expert calls for detecting first cancer cell National April 17, 2021 LAHORE: “The First Cell”, latest book by Dr Azra Raza, Professor of Medicine at Columbia University, was launched by the Afkar-e-Taza ThinkFest Online. Dr Azra Raza was in conversation with the CEO of Shaukat Khanum Hospitals, Dr Aasim Yusuf. Explaining the crux of her argument Dr Raza, who has been a practicing oncologist and cancer researcher for over four decades, noted that “We are obsessed with curing cancer but forget the patient.” This lack of empathy she said was criminal. Speaking from her personal experience where her husband suffered and died from cancer, Dr Raza said “Unless we convey the extent of human anguish, we would not be doing justice to the patient or to the field.” Countering the long-held belief, Dr Raza emphasised “We are trained not to get involved, but the patients demand empathy.”

'Equitable access to quality healthcare is achievable in Pakistan'

Daily Times April 8, 2021 The World Health Organization (WHO)’s Constitution came into force on April 7, 1948 – a date which is celebrated every year as World Health Day. The focus of this year’s campaign is “Building a fairer, healthier world for everyone.” The campaign highlights the WHO’s constitutional principle, “the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being without distinction of race, religion, political belief, economic or social condition.” Although achieving excellence in healthcare for all people is difficult in low-income to middle-income countries such as Pakistan, it is achievable provided the will to do so exists. Such a will is best demonstrated through a hospital’s quality policy. Healthcare institutions should devise a quality policy and use it to stay focused on all aspects of healthcare delivery, and to ensure that quality is at the core of all aspects of healthcare delivery. Pr

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