Cap. (Ret.) Ms Farya Habib is a dynamic nursing professional who was working as a nursing superintendent (BS-18) in Federal Government Hospital (FGH), Chak Shahzad, Islamabad. Through an office order issued on 31st January 2020, Ms Farya Habib has been attached to the office of Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) / Minister of State on National Health Services Regulations & Coordination (NHSR&C). Having diverse qualifications and experience, Ms Farya Habib marvellously represented the nursing profession at many national and international forums. Nursing spheres are hoping that her entry into the health ministry would prove to be a great opportunity for the development of the nursing profession and the health sector of Pakistan. Capt. Farya Habib, Nursing Superintendent at the Federal General Hospital, Chak Shahzad, presented capacity enhancement plans for its hospital as well as #Nurse practitioners that the Islamabad city administration has put in p...

by Shabbir Hussain Jathial In follow up of meeting held on 9th January, another consultative meeting with Vice-chancellors of five public universities held today in chairpersonship of Minister Health. Along with Department Officers, ex. President PNC Dr Rafat Jan, de facto President PNC Ms Afshan Amjad, Director Nursing Sindh, Directors/ Principals of Health Universities attended this meeting. I was called to assist the department as focal person for transformation/ affiliation & admissions in newly recognized nursing schools (public). Breakthrough decisions were taken to expedite the transformation process thanx to the member of the PM Task Force Dr Rafat Jan & Dr Dabeer Ahmed (Dir. Plan & Eva.) for their special interest to assist health department to facilitate change in a smooth manner. It is heartening to see all major stakeholders together to achieve our cherished goals. Sindh will set an example in the transformation phase for sister provinces Insha Allah! ...