Breastfeeding Week, which is celebrated from August 1 to August 7.     Lady Dufferin Hospital School of Midwifery's Celebration The hospital celebrated World Breastfeeding Week by: - Organizing a walk - Conducting awareness sessions in OPD (Outpatient Department) and IPD (Inpatient Department) The hospital's efforts aimed to educate the public about breastfeeding benefits, support maternal health, and promote awareness about the importance of breastfeeding. #WorldBreastfeedingWeek #BreastfeedingAwareness #MaternalHealth #LadyDufferinHospital #MidwiferyMatters #HealthyStart

By: Shabir Hussain Jhatial   The Five-Day UNFPA-APPROV Faculty Development Modules' Masters Training Session was conducted with the aim to enhance faculty development to be involved in the BS-Midwifery Program in near future. The Program was attended by 25-Senior faculty from across the four provinces, GB and AJK from May,19-23 with the assistance of Burnet Institute Australia.  Facilitated by the HSA -Islamabad, this major national initiative program got collaboration from the Federal Ministry of Health, UNFPA and PN&MC as well.   Foreseeing the gap in Midwifery faculty for impending BS-Midwifery Program initiative, the Burnet Institute intends to further this training program through the Masters Trainers who got trained in May, 19-23 Session.    The training was conducted online by Ms.Jane Raymond, Ms.Brunet and their team (Astralia) while the facilitators Mdwifery experts ncluded: Zubeda Bhutto (DUHS PhD Scholar-HSA), Ms.Nosheen HSA and Ms.Elizabeth...

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  By: Shabir Hussain Jhatial "On May,16,2025, a solemn and introspective Nurses' Day event was held at Rufayda Hamdard College of Nursing (RHCN) Hamdard University (HU), bringing together her Excellency Chancellor Sadia Rashid (H.I) with leadership of HU and top healthcare professionals: president Midwifery Association🇵🇰,Dr. RafatJan, Dr. Shaheen Zafar, Director Sindh Institute of Reproductively Medicines (SIRM) & PD of Koi Goth fame Midwifery Education.  True to its tradition, the serene event served as a poignant reminder of the tireless dedication and compassion that define the nursing and midwifery referring past, present and future prospects and challenges in our national context. The Chancellor Sadia Rashid (H.I🇵🇰), - heiress of Shaheed Hakim Muhammad Saeed's legacy of immaculate eastern wisdom, said that erstwhile Rufayda School of Nursing was brain child of her great father that is revived as bustling College for it reminds us the Bibi Rufayda Sl Islamia wh...

  By: Shabir Hussain Jhatial "On May,16,2025, a solemn and introspective Nurses' Day event was held at Rufayda Hamdard College of Nursing (RHCN) Hamdard University (HU), bringing together her Excellency Chancellor Sadia Rashid (H.I) with leadership of HU and top healthcare professionals: president Midwifery Association🇵🇰,Dr. RafatJan, Dr. Shaheen Zafar, Director Sindh Institute of Reproductively Medicines (SIRM) & PD of Koi Goth fame Midwifery Education.  True to its tradition, the serene event served as a poignant reminder of the tireless dedication and compassion that define the nursing and midwifery referring past, present and future prospects and challenges in our national context. The Chancellor Sadia Rashid (H.I🇵🇰), - heiress of Shaheed Hakim Muhammad Saeed's legacy of immaculate eastern wisdom, said that erstwhile Rufayda School of Nursing was brain child of her great father that is revived as bustling College for it reminds us the Bibi Rufayda Sl Islamia ...

      By: Shabir Hussain While many of our nursing leaders are being honored on IND and while the IDM celebrations are still at full swings, I feel compelled to speak out this dimension as well. ➡️ If any single Midwifery institute is singled out in Metropolis Karachi, in the Sindh province and even across Pakistan that has not only maintained the classic infrastructure, discipline and compassion of Nightingale Era (During British Rule in Indo-Pak Subcontinent) and integrating global advancements with changing times _in par excellence_ it is one and only the Cowasjee MW School Lady @ Dufferin Hospital, Karachi. And ➡️if I am asked to name the single professional behind this impeccable success story ? No doubt it is Ms. Mahmooda Khwaja, the ```towering Principal```of CMW School, I would witness. Having observed both Ms.Khwaja and her CMW -LDH for more than a decade, I often percieve her as the true _heir apparent_ of _national Midwifery Icon of global stature_ Apa Imtiaz...

By: Shabir Hussain Jhatial The Qatar of College of Nursing (Q-CON), once in back ground public sector institute of Orangi Town, Karachi, has now become a trendsetter institute since Ms. Rubina Shar took over its rains as its Principal some two and half years ago. The celebration of IND on May 10 in its beautiful auditorium only confirmed its continuous innovative traditions. This IND was being celbrated under the clouds of Pak-India War. The Q-CON Administration reflected this well innovatively.  First , the banners and flyers reflected nurses in action at battle fields. Second , the students wore soldiers uniform reflecting their sister in Armed Forces Nursing Service ( AFNS) to show solidarity with soldiers at borders. Third , the the tablos and speeches by honorable guests and the Principal also reflected the situation at borders. The gathering of professionals from across the city and province made it a well representative congregation of professionals including Director Nur...

By: Shabir Hussain Jhatial   The first ever meeting betwee new Federal Minister of NHSR&C Mr. Mustafa Kamal and Sindh's Minister of Health & Population Welfare took place in later's office today. This high level meeting discussed a wide range of issues with particular focus on devising a _Single Medical Record Number_ with NADRA's Computerised National Identity Card.  The Sindh Minister appreciated the Federal Minister for his compassion and commitment with the national cause. She however underlined that important initiatives must be routed to provinces before implementation to achieve the desired results.  The meeting ended with the pledge to continue the collaboration in all health related issues where both federal and provincial governments are stakeholders. This first meeting between two ministers was facilitated by Special Assistant to Minister Health Dr. Dabeer Ahmed Khan who facilitated two major stakeholders to work closely and expedite the agenda avoidi...

By: Shabir Hussain Jhatial The International Day of Midwives (IDM) revitalized in Pakistan with Minister Health Sindh Dr. Azra Fazal inviting in her office the Midwifery Association of Pakistan President, Dr. Rafat Jan along with across the board colleagues for IDM Ceremony. Before the ceremony started, Dr. Rafat thanked Minister Health for her encouragement and briefed Dr. Azra Fazal about International Confederation of Midwives (ICM 2025 year theme, “ Midwives: Critical in Every Crisis ” underpinning midwives role in conflicts, floods and disasters where thousands of mothers are in need of midwifery help as well. The Minister lauded the efforts of health providers in Sindh and beyond particularly the women’s workforce of midwifery and nursing which her government is spreading to village levels . She advised MAP president of revitalizing midwifery workforce with emergency skills should critical crises erupt in Pakistan. She said all health workers must equip themselves to combat...

By: Shabir Hussain Jhatial The International Day of Midwives (IDM) revitalized in Pakistan with Minister Health Sindh Dr. Azra Fazal invited in her office the Midwifery Association of Pakistan President of Dr. Rafat Jan along with colleagues for IDM Cake Cutting Ceremony. Before the ceremony started, Dr. Rafat thanked Minister Health for her encouragement and briefed the Minister Dr. Azra Fazal about International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) 2025 year theme, " Midwives: Critical in Every Crisis" underpinning midwives role in Gaza-Israel and Russia -Ukraine Wars where thousands of mothers are in need of midwifery help as well.  The Minister Health f lauded the efforts of health providers in Sindh and beyond particularly the women's workforce of midwifery and nursing. She advised MAP president of revitalizing midwifery workforce with emergency skills should critical crises erupt in Pakistan. She said all health workers must equip themselves to combat worsening situa...

By: Shabir Hussain Jhatial  In a bid to spread nutritional awareness among communities, the College of Nursing held an event at its college as part of understanding the importance of Culture Health and Society aligned with the Bachelors of Nursing Curricula. This student-led academic event held on 29th April was attended by member Provincial Assembly Mr. Ali Jan, Director Nursing Ms. Najma Mangi,  Interfaith Hormony Leader Mr. Shafqat Gill,Sindh High Court Bar Leader Mr. Hakim Ali Shar, Medical Superintendent Qatar General Hospital Dr. Rashid Khanzada, Principal CON-NICH  Ms. Shabana Wazir, Nursing Leaders Mr. Fazal Wadood, Ms. Ruth Zia and CNS Qatar Gen.Hospital a Ms. Mamtaz Soomro. The event started as per schedule by 10 a.m and continued till colorful cuisine  luncheon prepared and arranged by the students from Sindhi, Punjabi, Pushtoon and Baloch traditional backgrounds. The Orangi Town MPA Mr. Ali Jan Sahib appreciated the big changes in college in a few years. ...

The BSN 8th Semester students of Shifa College of Nursing, a constituent of Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University (STMU), organized a groundbreaking seminar titled “AI in Nursing: Revolutionizing Nursing with Artificial Intelligence.” The event was held at the Park Road Campus, Chak Shahzad, and marked a significant step toward student-led innovation in nursing education On Friday, 18th April 2025.   The seminar brought together students, faculty, and healthcare professionals to explore the evolving role of Artificial Intelligence in the nursing profession . It aimed to raise awareness about the future landscape of nursing and how technology—especially AI—can enhance critical thinking, patient safety, and decision-making in clinical settings.   Dr. Khalil Ahmed Jatt, a noted nursing academic and advocate of AI in healthcare, was invited as the Guest Speaker. In his address, he shared valuable perspectives on the future of nursing, highlighting how AI can support nurses in...

The BSN 8th Semester students of Shifa College of Nursing, a constituent college of Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University (STMU), organized an engaging and forward-thinking seminar titled “AI in Nursing: Revolutionizing Nursing with Artificial Intelligence” at the Park Road Campus, Chak Shahzad on 18th April 2025.  This student-led initiative aimed to explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in nursing education,  practice, and patient care.  The seminar featured Dr. Khalil Ahmed Jatt as the Guest Speaker, who shared valuable insights on the integration of AI in healthcare systems, with a focus on its implications for nurses working in resource-constrained settings.    Ms. Somia Saghir served as the Course Coordinator, while Ms. Farhana Amir led the seminar as Team Lead (TL). The organizing team included enthusiastic BSN students: Anmol, Kainat, Mariam, Fariha, Faria, and M. Farhan, who demonstrated remarkable leadership and coordination skills...