ISLAMABAD: Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital, Dr Aasim Yusuf, said he received a detailed briefing from doctors treating Imran Khan, confirming that the former prime minister’s eye condition is improving. Speaking to media, Dr Yusuf said the 40-minute discussion took place around 9:45pm and included Dr Khurram Mirza for a […]
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Shaukat Khanum Hospital honours Dr Neelam Siddiqui
The Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre recently organised a ceremony to unveil a memorial plaque in honour of the late Dr Neelam Siddiqui, a dedicated medical oncologist who served the institution for more than 20 years. Her husband, Dr Rashid Naeem Siddiqui, unveiled the plaque in the presence of family members and […]
Court orders unfreezing of Shaukat Khanum and Namal University accounts
RAWALPINDI: A Rawalpindi anti-terrorism court on Monday directed the unfreezing of bank accounts belonging to the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Trust (SKTM) and Namal University in Mianwali. The move follows a legal case linked to November 26 protests last year. Read More: High Court orders crackdown on restaurants violating timings Judge Amjad Hussain Shah issued the instructions while […]
Shaukat Khanum Hospital celebrates breast cancer awareness day
Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre hosted a Breast Cancer Awareness Day, where cancer specialists emphasised early detection, diagnosis and timely treatment to fight breast cancer. Dr. Tabinda Sadaf, Consultant Clinical & Radiation Oncologist, highlighted the importance of “knowing your normal” for early detection, noting a 95% cure rate when caught early. She […]
Citizens complain about chaotic mismanagement at Shaukat Khanum vaccine facility
Lahore: Citizens complained about mismanaged coronavirus vaccine facility at Shaukat Khanum after they had to wait 5-7 hours in the queue with no social distancing to get the vaccine even after registration. Russian vaccine for COVID-19, Sputnik V, was made available for private sale in Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad through major private medical hospitals in […]
Maya Ali and Mahira Khan join hands to raise funds for Shaukat Khanum Cancer Hospital
Pakistani cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan’s Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital has won much widespread acclaim for treating poor cancer patients across the country. Owing to his much-talked-of celebrity status and affiliation with local entertainment celebrities, Imran Khan has always invited and welcomed famous personalities in order to secure funds for his hospital. This year, the SMKH Breast […]