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Scientific agenda, specialized tracks, eminent faculty panels, and clinical symposiums delivered during Healthcare Expo 2025.

22-July-25

Primary Health Care & Universal Health Coverage – Where We Stand

Moderator: Dr. Zainab Hasan, Dir. Clinical Governance and Training - SHCC

02:00 PM – 03:30 PM
Pakistan's national health vision Prof. Jawed Akram – President PSIM
The quality of PHC and roadmap to uplift patient care Dr. Asif Imam – AKU
Ageing and related issues – are we ready? Dr. Somia Iqtadar – Gen. Sec. PSIM, KEMU
Maternal and child health challenges in Pakistan Mr. Jawed Ali Jagirani – CEO PPHI
Extended program of immunization Prof. Khalid Shafi – DUHS
Extended program of immunization Dr. Naveed – Paediatric Surgeon, PNS Shifa

Patient Safety Medication Technology Paramedic

Moderator: Prof. Tariq Rafi – Head of Higher Education Commission Sindh

04:00 PM – 05:30 PM
Medication errors: prescribing faults and prescription errors Prof. Saif ur Rehman Khattak – Director DRAP
Posology, drug interactions, ADRs recognition & management Prof. Huma Ali – Principal IPS JSMU
ADRs recording and reporting Prof. Zakiuddin Ahmed – Secretary HealthRAB
Technology to ensure healthcare safety Mr. Samad Saleem – CEO Digi Trends
Safe Nursing Dr. Nashwa – South City Hospital

23-July-25

Disabilities – Compassionate Scientific Approach is Needed

Moderator: Dr. Abid Abbas Sheikh – Sr. Healthcare Advisor

09:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Disabled Vision – Incidence and Treatment in Rural Pakistan Dr. Hina Aamir – LRBT
Rehabilitation – Coping with the lost function Prof. Hassan Abbas – LNSOP
Deafness – Hearing Aids and Surgical Treatment Options Prof. Ausaf Ali Khan – Hamdard University Hospital
Intellectual Disabilities in Children – Medical Perspective Dr. Anaam Bugti – SMBBIT
Geriatric Population – Medical Issues and Management Prof. M. Masroor – Dean Iqra University
Management of musculoskeletal dysfunction and disabilities Dr. Umar Rathor – Orthopedic Surgeon PNS Shifa

Emergency Medicine and Trauma Care – We Need Effective Systems

Moderator: Dr. Azer Shaikh – SMBBIT

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Trauma Awareness and Prevention Dr. A. Salam Khan – Shifa Int'l Isb
Emergency Medicine Prof. Uzma Khan – AKU
Pre Trauma Care Brig. Tariq Quadir Lakhiar – CEO SIEHS
Integrated Trauma Care Dr. M. Sabir Memon – ED SMBBIT
Airway and Thoracic Trauma Management Dr. Rashid Hasnin – Thoracic Surgeon PNS Shifa
Trauma Emergency Nursing Ms. Komal A Rahim – AKU

Health – Increasing the Health Span

Moderator: Prof. Mohsina Ibrahim – Secretary General Pakistan Paediatric Association

02:00 PM – 03:30 PM
Early Detection of Birth Defects Prof. Jamal Raza – SICHN
Treatment of Birth Defects Prof. Nasir Saleem Saddal – ED NICH
Dental Care – The Often-Neglected Area Dr. Ashar Afaq – Registrar DUHS
Cardiometabolic Fitness After 40 Prof. Somia Iqtadar – Gen. Sec. PSIM, KEMU
The Importance of Social Connections Dr. Zainab Sher – AKU

Non-Communicable Diseases – The Growing Burden on Healthcare

Moderator: Prof. Tahir Sagheer – ED NICVD

04:00 PM – 05:30 PM
Undergrad. Medical Curriculum Changes due to high incidence of NCDs Prof. Farhan S. Vakani – Dir. Health Professional Education - DUHS
Diabetes – Your Diet is Important Dr. Faryal Tariq – DUHS Ojha
Neurology – Management of Stroke Prof. Irfan Amjad Lutfi – NICVD
Healthy Body Weight and its Management Dr. Okasha Anjum (PT) – Indus University
Hyperlipidaemia – How to Avoid Prof. Hussain Haroon – DUHS

24-July-25

Digital Health & AI – Need for Following International Trends

Moderator: Prof. S. Shahid Noor – Head of Orthopaedics Liaquat National Hospital

02:00 PM – 03:30 PM
Telemedicine Dr. Iffat Zafar Agha – Sehat Kahani
AI in Healthcare Prof. Dr. Hussain Askary – CEO FJDC
Electronic Medical/Health Record Mr. Bilal Amjad – Instacare Lahore
Remote Critical Care through Telemedicine Dr. A. Salam Khan – Shifa Int'l Isb
Wearable Devices and Digital Health Apps Mr. M. Akbar Raza – DigiTrends

Medical Pharmacology & Business Realm

Moderator: Dr. Abid Abbas Sheikh – Sr. Healthcare Advisor

04:00 PM – 05:30 PM
Public Health – An Important Area for Post Graduation Studies Prof. Shahid Shamim – AKU
Medical Scientist – An Important Career to Pursue Prof. Irfan Hyder – VC SHU
Medical and Allied Businesses in Pakistan Mr. S. Iqbal Rafat – CEO Sitech Pharma
Biomedical Engineering – Increasing Scope in Modern Health Sciences Mr. Ali Ahmed – CEO BIOS
Healthcare Marketing – The Need of Medical & Pharmacy Graduate Dr. Nadim ur Rehman – Head of Medical Affairs Hoechst Pakistan