Media Clippings

Principal Amir-ud-Din Medical College Prof Farooq Afzal has been elected as President of the Society of Surgical Oncology Pakistan (SSOP). In the inaugural address, he vowed to launch effective nationwide campaigns aimed at educating the public on early diagnosis and preventive measures against cancer. Prof Afzal stated that his top priorities include the modern training of young surgeons, equipping them with cutting-edge technology, and fostering a culture of research to ensure that Pakistani surgeons can compete globally while providing superior care to patients. He highlighted the urgent need to mainstream minimally invasive surgical techniques in oncology to ensure faster patient recovery. “In this era of rapid technological advancement, doctors must continuously refine their professional skills. Progress is impossible without research and modern knowledge; therefore, motivating young surgeons toward clinical research is a cornerstone of my vision,” he stated. Prof Afzal thanked surgeons across the country for their trust. He assured them that he would lead through teamwork and a coordinated strategy, striving to elevate the Society to international standards and ensuring the highest quality of care for cancer patients.

Amir-ud-Din Medical College Principal Prof Farooq Afzal has described the white coat as a prestigious symbol of professional dignity, knowledge and a sacred commitment to serving humanity. Speaking at the “White Coat and Oath-Taking Ceremony” for new medical students at AMC on Monday, he highlighted that society holds high expectations of moral values from the medical profession. Chairman of Akhuwat Foundation, Dr Amjad Saquib, was the chief guest. Prof. Nudrat Sohail, MS Prof. Faryad Hussain, Prof. Muhammad Shahid, Prof. Farah Shafi, Prof. Amna Ahsan Cheema, Prof. Farhan Rashid, and Dr Shaista Mubeen were also present. Prof. Nudrat Sohail briefed the students regarding the college’s academic activities, discipline and administrative matters. Prof Farooq Afzal stated that doctors must prioritise patient treatment and life-saving over their personal comfort. He urged students to adopt humility, modesty and professional discipline as essential parts of their lives while making respect for parents and teachers their hallmark. He urged students to seek full guidance from their teachers during lectures and develop the habit of questioning to quench their intellectual thirst, as curiosity and inquiry are the foundations of knowledge. He urged parents to remain in constant contact with teachers to stay informed about their children’s academic progress, noting that only those students who achieve great success whose upbringing is supported by teachers and parents on the same platform. Dr Amjad Saquib clarified that the field of medicine is not merely a source of livelihood but a sacred duty to serve suffering humanity. He urged students to dedicate their academic and professional capabilities to the underprivileged and marginalised sections of society to make their careers meaningful and dignified. Other speakers welcomed the students, noting that medical education is a challenging yet highly prestigious journey that demands tireless hard work, complete focus, and high moral training. Talking to the media at the conclusion of the event, Prof Farooq Afzal remarked that patients are a “trust” with doctors, and healers must utilise all their professional skills to focus on their care. He added that there is no substitute for the peace and smiles brought to the faces of the distressed through medical care, and for this purpose, they must dedicate themselves.

Provincial Health Ministers Khawaja Salman Rafique & Khawaja Imran Nazir visit Lahore General Hospital, Lahore

The domestic violence victim, Rizwana, has been discharged from Lahore's General Hospital after months-long fight for survival. The child is now in the custody of the Child Welfare and Protection Bureau (CWPB). Rizwana, who endured trauma, expressed her pleasure in an interaction with media stating,” I am happy today as I have recovered, and I was well taken care of in the hospital.”

Punjab's caretaker CM Mohsin Naqvi congratulated Rizwana, her mother and other family members. The 14-year-old domestic help was hospitalised in a critical condition after Somia Asim, wife of Civil Judge Asim Hafeez, tortured her. The woman was later arrested as the case was highlighted in the media. Somia Asim faced incarceration and was finally bailed out on Sept 4, 2003. The harrowing case of brutal treatment of the child came to light when Rizwana’s parents shifted her to a Lahore hospital with serious injuries. They alleged the judge's wife had inflicted severe torture on their daughter.

In a seminar organized by the Department of Pulmonology at Lahore General Hospital on Wednesday, Post Graduate Medical & Ameer Uddin Medical College Principal Professor Dr. Muhammad Al-Fareed Zafar emphasized the importance of learning from developed countries to tackle Pakistan’s smog crisis. He highlighted the extensive industrial network in developed nations and measured taken by them is a key factor in their success in combating smog.

Dr. Zafar pointed out that smog, a hazardous mix of air pollution, smoke, and fog, poses significant health risks, especially to vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly, and pregnant women. He urged public awareness campaigns and emphasized the need to focus on vehicle emissions and modernizing brick kilns to reduce harmful fumes.

Upgradation project of the Lahore General Hospital emergency block has been launched on Sunday. Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi reached the hospital to review upgradation work of the emergency block.

The caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi visited Lahore General Hospital and reviewed the treatment facilities and inspected emergency, other wards as well as x-ray room. The CM Mohsin Naqvi met with the patients, their attendants and inquired from them about treatment facilities and free medicines. Few patients and their attendants complained about delay in the check-up by the doctors. Mohsin Naqvi ordered the hospital administration to redress the complaints of the patients forthwith and ensure their timely check-up.

The CM reviewed the cleanliness situation and directed to further improve cleanliness arrangements in the hospital. He shook hands with the doctors present on their duty and commended them on serving the distressed humanity.

In a heart-wrenching incident that unfolded at Lahore General Hospital (LGH), a distressed young mother, Sidra Afzal (22), made a desperate leap from the hospital's second floor, just days after giving birth to her third daughter.

Preliminary investigations into the incident have revealed that Sidra took this extreme step to escape the anticipated "comments or taunts" from her relatives, who were hoping for the birth of a boy.

The tragic incident occurred while Sidra was receiving medical care in the hospital's labor room. She plunged from a window, sustaining critical injuries, and was immediately rushed to the Punjab Institute of Neuro Sciences (PINS) in a critical condition.

According to LGH officials, Sidra had initially given birth to her third daughter via a Cesarean section on September 18 at a private hospital in Kasur. Her deteriorating health condition prompted her transfer to LGH for further treatment.

Prof. Dr. Nudrat Sohail has assumed the charge of Medical Superintendent (MS) of Lahore General Hospital (LGH)

Lahore General Hospital (LGH) administration has released the annual performance report of its hospital, according to which during the last fiscal year, a total of 2,448,123 patients were given medical treatment in Emergency and Outdoor Departments.

It is mentionable that 278,000 patients have increased as compare to the last year. Principal LGH Prof Al-Fareed Zafar has also expressed his full confidence in the performance of the institution. It was announced by PGMI/AMC Principal Prof Al-Fareed Zafar while presiding over a meeting held here to issue the annual performance report from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. Giving the details of the data of the hospital, he added that in the emergency 1,166,190 patients were supplied with equipment from syringe to operation, medicines and tests were provided free of charge, 1,281,923 patients came in the Outdoor, of which 76,630 patients were admitted. 150,123 Ultrasounds were performed while more than 10,000 births took place and they were discharged with protective injections.

The principal highlighted that 17,283 dialysis, 63,033 ECG, 669 Neuro Angiography and 1746 patients were given radiation for treatment. He expressed his determination to use all his energies to build the hospital and continue to provide facilities to all citizens without any interruption.