Pakistan Pediatric Association Punjab

22/03/2026

World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is observed each year on March 21. The date (21/3) symbolizes the triplication of chromosome 21 that causes Down syndrome. The United Nations General Assembly has officially marked this day since 2012 to promote awareness and inclusion.

In this context, the *𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐲 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫* of the University of Child Health Sciences Lahore, in collaboration with the Lahore Chapter of PPA, will be held on:

𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐞: 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬, 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐨𝐭𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐬

𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫:𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐪𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐥, 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐬, 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥-𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐬

𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞:𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟐𝟓 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓
*𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞:* 𝟏𝟐:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌

*Register Now!*World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is observed each year on March 21. The date (21/3) symbolizes the triplication of chromosome 21 that causes Down syndrome. The United Nations General Assembly has officially marked this day since 2012 to promote awareness and inclusion.

In this context, the *𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐲 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫* of the University of Child Health Sciences Lahore, in collaboration with the Lahore Chapter of PPA, will be held on:

𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐞: 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬, 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐨𝐭𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐬

𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫:𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐪𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐥, 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐬, 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥-𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐬

𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞:𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟐𝟓 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓
*𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞:* 𝟏𝟐:3𝟎 𝐏𝐌

*Register Now!*

02/02/2026

Very important topic
" The Dangerous beauty of a Bad Research Topic: From Excitement to Exhaustion"

21/01/2026

UCHS is organising a webinar on very important topic "Silent Until Sudden: Catching Critical CHDs Before Collapse".

14/01/2026

*The Pediatrics Critical Care Course Sialkot was successfully held from 5th to 10th January 2026* through a joint effort of PPA Sialkot& the *Pediatrics Department AIMTH/KMSMC Sialkot.* The one week program focused on practical, evidence based management of critically ill children, covering key areas of pediatric critical care. A major highlight was the active involvement of experienced local faculty, which ensured relevance to local clinical realities and encouraged interactive learning. *The course was well received and contributed meaningfully to strengthening pediatric critical care skills and capacity at the local level.*
At the end of course, the *Second Annual Alumni Reunion* was held& well attended by former postgraduate residents& consultants.

07/01/2026

*Silent Until Sudden: Catching Critical Congenital Heart Disease before Collapse!*

In recognition of January as Neonatal Congenital Malformation Awareness Month, UCHS in collaboration with PPA (Lahore Chapter) proudly presents an impactful webinar highlighting the importance of early detection of critical congenital heart disease.

🗓 Date: 27th January
⏰ Time: 9:00 am – 10:00 am
📅 Day: Tuesday

✨ *Featuring* :

*Legendary Prof. Masood Sadiq, VC, UCHS — pioneer of pediatric cardiology in Punjab*

Distinguished Dr. Safdar Sultan Khan, APPNA Pediatric President — international faculty

Illustrious Prof. Javed Iqbal — eminent professor of pediatrics

Acclaimed Prof. Sohail Arshad — UCHS star alumnus and pride of South Punjab( VP, PPA Multan Chapter)

Inspiring Prof. Hina Ayesha, President PPA Punjab

Accomplished Prof. Tipu, Vice President PPA Punjab

🎙 Moderated by: Dynamic Dr. Wajiha Rizwan

A powerful hour of insight, experience, and vision because recognizing the silent signs can prevent sudden collapse and save newborn lives.

📌 Save the date and join us.

02/01/2026

31/12/2025

*Webinar Report | UCHS Webinar Series in collaboration with PPA, 5th Session*
30th December, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Theme: Nutritionally Acquired Immunodeficiency A Vicious Cycle

The fifth webinar, hosted by University of Child Health Sciences, focused on the strong link between malnutrition, immunity, and recurrent infections in children. The discussion highlighted how malnutrition weakens immune defenses while infections further worsen nutritional status, creating a vicious yet preventable cycle.
The webinar was moderated by Dr. Wajiha Rizwan, Associate Professor of Pediatrics. The welcome note and vote of thanks were delivered by MD UCHS Prof. Tipu, who appreciated the speaker and Panelists and ensured full support of UCHS & CHL to improve child health in Pakistan.
Key insights from speakers and panelists
Prof. Junaid, Pro VC, UCHS, Dean, CHL, Keynote Speaker, explained how malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies impair immune responses at the cellular level. He emphasized that maternal nutrition plays a vital role, as malnutrition can be transferred from mother to baby, leading to continued growth faltering and delayed development unless early interventions are initiated.
Prof. Hina Ayesha, President PPA Punjab, highlighted that malnutrition weakens immunity and infections further aggravate nutritional deficits. She stressed the role of micronutrient deficiencies in immune dysfunction and emphasized early nutrition, breastfeeding, and timely complementary feeding. She also called for addressing nutrition alongside infection treatment and disseminating this knowledge at public forums.
Dr. Kaleem Malhi, SG PPA Punjab, highlighted that zinc deficiency is one of the most commonly overlooked causes of recurrent infections. He urged clinicians to consider zinc deficiency in children presenting with malnutrition, recurrent infections, frequent diarrhea, and growth faltering.
Prof. Rameeza, Professor of Preventive Pediatrics FJMU, strongly emphasized the promotion, protection, and support of breastfeeding as a cornerstone for child survival and immune development.
Dr. Saadia Khan, Assistant Professor CH and ICH Multan, highlighted that exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months provides the first line of immune defense. She stressed the importance of timely introduction of diverse complementary foods at six months, along with proper feeding practices and hygiene, to prevent growth faltering and interrupt the malnutrition and infection cycle.
*Key message*
Breaking the cycle of nutritionally acquired immunodeficiency requires an integrated approach focusing on maternal nutrition, exclusive breastfeeding, appropriate complementary feeding, micronutrient support, infection management, and hygiene practices, supported by strong advocacy and community awareness.

26/12/2025

*Flood Relief & Medical Outreach by Pakistan Pediatric Association (PPA) Punjab – Bahawalpur Chapter* 🌊

Pakistan Pediatric Association (PPA) Punjab proudly acknowledges and appreciates the outstanding humanitarian services provided to flood-affected communities across South Punjab under the leadership of Prof. Muhammad Naeem Sb, Vice President PPA Punjab.

🔹 Free Medical Camps Conducted

Moza Ghaloo (Lodhran) near River Sutluj
👉 Medical services provided by Dr. Zeeshan and Dr. Mughira, Pediatricians, BVH Bahawalpur

Moza Israni near River Sutluj
👉 Free medical camp conducted by Dr. Muhammad Naeem, Pediatrician, BVH Bahawalpur

Basti Bala Jhulan near River Chenab
👉 Two free medical camps organized for flood-affected families

🔹 Distribution of “Garam Bistar-e-Rizai” (Warm Bedding)
Warm bedding was distributed among deserving families in:

Basti Buhadarpur, Jalalpur

Moza Israni near River Sutluj, Bahawalpur

Basti Ghafoor Abad near River Chenab

Basti Syed near Bala Jhulan

Jalalpur (distribution coordinated through Dr. Sanwal, Senior Registrar, Children Hospital Multan)

🔹 Flood Relief Campaign
As part of the Flood Relief Campaign by PPA Punjab – Bahawalpur Chapter, donations were distributed to flood-affected populations of:

Moza Dera Musheer

Minchan Bund, District Rahim Yar Khan

Jhangiwala, Bahawalpur near River Sutluj

📌 The relief activities in District Rahim Yar Khan were supervised by Prof. Dr. Jamal Anwer,
Head of Department, Paediatric Medicine, SZMC Hospital, Rahim Yar Khan.
Pakistan Pediatric Association Punjab salutes the leadership of Prof. Muhammad Naeem Sb and the selfless efforts of all participating pediatricians and healthcare workers, whose dedication brought relief, care, and hope to vulnerable communities.

Service to humanity remains our highest commitment.
Pakistan Pediatric Association – Punjab 💚

22/11/2025