RAWALPINDI: The Al-Shifa Trust (AST) on Monday raised concerns about the increasing health problems linked to excessive time spent on mobile and computer screens. The trust stated that both children and adults are using screens more than ever, resulting in significant physical and mental health issues. Dr. Tayyab Afghani, Senior Consultant and Head of the…
ISLAMABAD: Al-Shifa Trust (AST) issued a compelling call for mandatory eye screenings for all children at the time of their school admission. The non-profit stressed the critical need for immediate action to address this pressing issue and ensure that every child has the opportunity to thrive. Dr. Najam, General Manager of Al-Shifa Centre for Community…
ISLAMABAD: The President of the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC), Dr. Rizwan Taj, met with Federal Minister for Health, Syed Mustafa Kamal, to discuss the current medical education system in the country. The meeting was aimed at reviewing and improving the quality of medical education in Pakistan. During the meeting, PMDC President Dr. Rizwan…
Punjab government has allotted prime land for the project; Hospital will serve millions of underprivileged patients ISLAMABAD: In a monumental initiative that is set to revolutionize eye care in the region, the Al-Shifa Trust (AST) announced on Monday its plan to establish South Asia’s largest eye hospital in Lahore. This hospital, which will be a…
ISLAMABAD: The Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital in Gilgit has emerged as a beacon of hope for thousands of poor people suffering from vision-related ailments even before its completion. The hospital’s construction started in July 2024 and was scheduled to be completed by the end of 2026. Still, the exceptionally high demand for quality eye care…
ISLAMABAD: The rising trend of tobacco consumption, including emerging tobacco products such as e-cigarettes and other new tobacco products, poses a grave threat to Pakistan’s youth. Each year, tobacco use claims more than 160,000 lives in the country. Even more alarming is that nearly 1,200 children aged between 6 and 15 start smoking every single…
GILGIT: Responding to the increasing demand for quality eye care services, the Al-Shifa Trust started providing free services to the people of remote areas before the completion of the cutting-edge hospital in Gilgit. The move, which results from a joint venture between the Al-Shifa Trust and the Rupani Foundation, will benefit millions of underserved people,…
The leading ophthalmologist at Al-Shifa Trust, Prof. Dr. Tayyab Afghani, said on Tuesday that smartphones have developed into a significant risk for youngsters.Mobile phones keep children connected at all times and serve many positive purposes, but overuse has become common, leading to serious eye complications, he said.Talking to media men, Dr. Tayyab Afghani said smartphones…
Islamabad: Polio eradication is a global vaccination success story. The disease, which can cause disability or death, occurs mainly in children and is endemic only in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Dr. Shahzad Baig, National Coordinator of Pakistan’s Polio Eradication Program, is on the front lines of eradicating it.In 2019, polio killed or maimed 147 people in…
Spokes persons for Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination has categorically denied the fabricated reports that use of vitamins, multi-vitamins, minerals and health & over the counter products has been banned in the country. Purpose of recent notification issued by the Ministry is to break nexus among pharmaceutical industry, prescribers and pharmacy /medical…
