The Annual International Scientific Conference 2025 of Fatima Jinnah Medical University (FJMU) featured a Women’s Health Awareness Seminar organised in collaboration with the FJMU Alumni Association of North America.
Federal Tax Ombudsman Dr Asif Mahmood Jah was the Chief Guest. Renowned medical experts from the USA, Canada, and the United Kingdom participated in the seminar. Dr Munira Ahmed, Dr Meh Laqa Rana, and Dr Tasneem Aamir attended as special guests.
In his welcome address, Vice Chancellor Prof Khalid Masood Gondal emphasised that awareness, preventive measures, timely diagnosis, and treatment play a vital role in improving patient outcomes. He highlighted that FJMU ranks among the top three medical universities in Pakistan and has emerged as a prestigious national brand.
He also noted that the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP), Pakistan’s largest institution for postgraduate medical education, has conferred an honorary degree upon Dr Asif Mahmood Jah. He stated that career counselling helps students make informed decisions and align their skills and interests with emerging national opportunities.
Dr Asif Mahmood Jah appreciated the VC for his outstanding and commendable role in serving ailing humanity. He described him as an exceptional leader who has rendered invaluable services to the medical profession. He praised Mr Gondal for leading and taking the CPSP, King Edward Medical University, and FJMU to new heights of excellence. He urged students to commit themselves to serving Pakistan with sincerity and dedication. He added that serving the underprivileged opens doors to progress and success.
The international conference brought together distinguished medical experts and researchers from around the world to share knowledge, expertise, and best practices in medical education, research, and public healthcare.
Dr Fizza Rafiq spoke on the prevention of cervical cancer, Prof Ayesha Malik addressed the importance of safe motherhood, Dr Fauzia Anwar emphasized the role of antifibrotic therapy in managing chronic diseases in women, Dr Naghmana Bajwa highlighted the importance of annual health screenings for women, Prof Shamsa Humayun delivered a comprehensive lecture on infertility, Dr Rafia Qutb discussed postpartum depression, Prof Bilqees Shabbir spoke on the excessive use of the internet, Dr Amina Butt shared insights on healthy aging in women, Dr Shehnaz Khan highlighted the relationship between political economy and healthcare, Dr Fauzia Rana delivered talk on awareness about breast cancer screening, Dr Shaheen Mian provided information on menopause and Dr. Saima Abbas delivered a detailed lecture on infectious diseases.
