Dr. Aijaz Fatima Women and Child Center
We envision to be a center of excellence in advancing maternal and child healthcare through community-focused services, innovative medical practices, and cutting-edge research
Our mission is to establish ourselves as a beacon of hope and support in empowering families through compassionate maternal and child healthcare care and give innovative solutions to make positive impact in the lives of mothers and children.
We aim to provide a platform at ZU to elevate standards of care, promote health equity, and foster lasting improvements in the lives of mothers and children within our communities and beyond.
Dr. Zulfiqar Bhutta is a distinguished leader in the field of global health and epidemiology, with a remarkable track record of contributions to maternal, newborn, and child health research, advocacy, and leadership globally.
Affiliations
- Distinguished University Professor and Founding Director, Institute for Global Health and Development, Aga Khan University
- Founding Director, Centre of Excellence in Women and Child Health, Aga Khan University
- Robert Harding Inaugural Chair in Global Child Health, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto
- Co-Director, SickKids Centre for Global Child Health, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto
- Adjunct Professorships at Schools of Public Health: Johns Hopkins (Baltimore), Tufts University (Boston), Boston University, University of Alberta
- Adjunct Professorship, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
Memberships
- Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (Edinburgh & London)
- Fellow of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (London)
- Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics
- Fellow of the Pakistan Academy of Sciences
Professional Leadership:
- Past-President, Commonwealth Association of Paediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition (CAPGAN)
- Past-President, Federation of Asia-Oceania Perinatal Societies (FAOPS)
- Past-President, International Pediatrics Association
Awards and Recognitions:
- Dual recipient of Aga Khan University Distinguished Faculty Award for Research (2005) and AKU Award of Distinction (2012)
- Programme for Global Pediatric Research Award for Outstanding Contributions to Global Child Health (2009)
- American Academy of Pediatrics’ Sam Fomon Award for Lifetime Contributions to Nutrition Research (2014)
- WHO Ihsan Dogramaci Family Health Award (2014)
- TUBA Academy of Sciences Award for global contributions to Health and Life Sciences (2015)
- University of Toledo Medical Missions Hall of Fame Award (2016)
- McKinsey Geneva Forum for Health Award for contributions to maternal and child health globally (2016)
- World Academy of Sciences (Trieste) TWAS Prize in Medical Sciences (2017)
- Canada 150 Medal from the Senate of Canada for contributions to Global Child Health
- BMJ Award for Outstanding Contributions to South Asia
- National Academy of Medicine admission (2018)
- Fellow of the Royal Society (UK) (2020)
Ex-Prof. Gynecology & Obstetrics and Departmental Chairperson Ziauddin University & Hospitals
Group Lead
The Ex-Prof. Dr. Rubina Hussain has extensive expertise doing research on infectious illnesses as well as maternity, infant, child, adolescent, and pediatric health and nutrition. On the occasion of International Women’s Day in 2022, she received the coveted Lifetime Achievement Award/Health ICON Award for her dedication to patients’ well-being. She is the principal investigator of multiple national and international research projects related to maternal, newborn, and child nutrition. She has published several scientific research articles both nationally and internationally in high-impact journals.
Ex- Memberships
- Ex-Chairperson, Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists, Representative Committee of Pakistan
- Ex-Council of College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan
- Ex-Secretary General & Executive member and treasurer, Society of Gynecologists & Obstetricians (SOGP)
Awards
- Certificate of Outstanding Performance in Documentation & Recording
- HEC Best Teacher Award (2012-2013)
- Menopause traveling Award by RCOG (1997)
- MRCOG(UK), FRCOG(UK), MSC(Reprod&Develop) UK,PGD(Bioethics),
- PHd.Scholar (Molecular Medicine).
- Certificate in Medical Editing and Journalism, Certificate course in Artificial Intelligence in Research.
Affiliation
Academic positions and as a professor of Obstetrics the past 10 years.
Membership
- Fellow of Royal College of Obstetrician and Gynecologists UK
- Member of the University Clinical Research Committee.
- Member of the University Ethics Review Committee.
- Member of the editorial board of SAFOM journal.
Professional Leadership
- In charge of the department of ObGye at Ziauddin Kemari campus for the last 20 years
- Supervisor and Examiner of FCPS of College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan
- Supervisor and Examiner of Diploma in Family Medicine.
- Supervisor and Examiner of MS program at Ziauddin University.
- Active participation in the development of the Curriculum of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Study guide of MBBS at Ziauddin University
Research Initiatives
- Principal investigator of Women Trail an international multicentric trial by the London School of Tropical Medicine. Completed.
- Publications of more than 45 papers in national and international journals.
Prof. Gynecology & Obstetrics Ziauddin University & Hospitals
Focal Person
Prof.Dr. Sumbul Sohail has been a consultant Obs and gynae at Ziauddin University Hospital for the past 21 years, she is also an executive member of the research wing for Obs and Gynae. In 2001 Dr. Sumbul was elected as General Secretary Pakistan Menopause Society till date. On the other hand, she is also Chairperson of Research and Publications at the South Asian Federation of Menopause. She is very competent and skilled in Instrumental Vaginal Delivery by Use of the Kiwi Cup. In addition, she is also been contributing to society with her impact full National and International publications.
Memberships
- General Secretary Pakistan Menopause Society 2001
- Examiner and Paper Setter College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP) 2005
- Chairperson of Research and Publications at the South Asian Federation of Menopause
- Professor in obstetrics and gynecology has nineteen years of post-qualification experience in Pakistan as well as abroad
- She has a special research interest and has written several research articles and case reports in national and international journals and has ongoing research in progress. She worked as a member of the Women’s trial team which is an international multicenter trial by the London School of Tropical Medicine.
- She has a keen interest in teaching of undergraduate and postgraduates and has earned a diploma in health professional education. She has organized and facilitated workshops and CME activities in Saudi Arabia as well as Pakistan. Dr.Malik is a dedicated physician interested in reproductive medicine, feto-maternal medicine, and laparoscopy.
- Diploma in Clinical health professional education
- Diploma in gynecological laparoscopy by the University of Schlesing Holstein- Keil Germany.
- Advance Reproductive Technique course from GIVF
- Examiner of Diploma in Family Medicine at ZiauddinUniversity
- Examiner of MS programme at Ziauddin University
- Examiner of undergraduate programme in several Medical Universities in Karachi.
Memberships:
- Fellow and member of CPSP
- Lifelong member of SOGP
- Lifelong member of FIGO
- Worked as a member of hospital administration committee
- Worked as member of quality control committee
- Ex-member of infection control committee.
- Currently working as a member of postgraduate teaching committee
- Member of team of Facilitators for organizing and conducting regular hands-on- training workshops on emergency maternal and neonatal care EMNOC, family planning workshop, and E. MOTIVE workshop.
Associate professor (Obstetrician & Gynaecologist )has 19 years’ experience of working at Ziauddin University & hospital. She has a special interest in research and many publications have been published in national and international journals. She is teaching undergraduates (MBBS) & postgraduates (FCPS, MRCOG). She also has an extraordinary interest in fetomaternal medicine.
Membership:
- Fellow of College of Physicians and Surgeons (CPSP)
- Member of Royal College of Obstetrician & Gynaecologists (RCOG)
- Ex-member of Clinal Research Committee Ziauddin University
- Supervisor approved by CPSP
- Facilitated regular hands-on training workshops on Emergency Maternal and Neonatal Care (EMNOC) at Ziauddin University Hospital. These workshops, spanning three days, cover essential emergency obstetric skills through a structured curriculum comprising ten modules, aiming for the 87th workshop in September 2024.
- Principal investigator (P. I) from Ziauddin memorial hospital for international randomized women’s trial for PPH.
Associate professor and consultant (Obstetrician & Gynaecologist) at Dr. Ziauddin University and Hospital, has experience in this field last 19 years. She is a dedicated teacher involved in teaching undergraduates and postgraduates for the past 12 years. She is also actively involved in organizing and facilitating various, attending conferences conducting research, and having different publications in national journals.
Examiner of MS & MD program at Ziauddin University
Examiner of the undergraduate medical program in various medical universities in Karachi
Membership
- Fellow and member of CPSP
- Lifelong member of SGOP
- Facilitated regular hands-on training workshops in Emergency maternal and neonatal care ( EMNOC) at Ziauddin University Hospital, family planning and E.MOTIVE workshop
- Principal investigator (P.I) from Ziauddin North Nazimabad campus
- Hospital for international randomized women trial for PPH.
Assistant Professor and Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist at Ziauddin University Hospital. Joined Ziauddin Hospital in 2010 as MS trainee and completed her degree in 2016.Passed MRCOG part 1 in 2019. She has a keen interest in clinical research and published articles in national journals and one international publication. Regular Facilitator, coordinator, and master trainer of EMNOC hands-on workshop since 2015 till date.Expert in arranging workshops for undergraduates and postgraduates.Involved in regular teaching of undergraduates.Working in the field of OBGY for more than 20 years (14 years in Ziauddin).Special interest in subfertility. Other responsibilities include a compilation of monthly statistics of the Gynae and the Obs department at Ziauddin Hospital.
Member
lifetime member of SOGP and PUGA.
Research Initiatives
Presented research papers in national symposiums.
Associate Professor .13 years of work experience in Ziauddin University & Hospitals Teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.Active participation in research and 20 publications in national and international journals.
Membership
- Fellow of College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (FCPS)
- Special interest in laparoscopy and Hysteroscopy.Diploma in Gynecological laparoscopy by University of Schlesing Holstein -Kiel Germany, Certification by MIS Academy Dubai.
Organized and conducted Laparoscopic Workshops
- 20-JAN-2018: Organized hands-on laparoscopic gynecology surgery workshop with Dr. IAN. SCUDANMORE, consultant obstetrician, clinical director of women and children’s services at LEICESTERS Hospital, at Ziauddin Hospital Clifton
- 2.21-02-2019 to 29-02-2019: Organized hands-on laparoscopic gynecology surgery workshop at Ziauddin hospital Clifton. Live laparoscopic hysterectomies transmitted from the theater.
- 3.15-05-2022: Organized hands-on laparoscopic gynecology surgery workshop at Ziauddin Hospital Clifton.
- Organized Ambulatory gynecology workshop.Live operative Hysteroscopic endometrial ablations transmitted from the theatre in collaboration with I.R.C, RCOG Pakistan.22 Oct 2023.
Assistant Professor with extensive experience of over 21 years of in Obstetrics and Gynecology working for various renowned organizations such as Dr.Ziauddin University and Hospital Karachi, Ministry of Hospitals in Oman, and Aga Khan University and Hospital, Karachi among others. She has been engaged in teaching undergraduate and post-graduate medical students. Furthermore, she has organized and facilitated workshops related to awareness of women’s health issues including hands-on training workshops on emergency maternal and neonatal care EMNOC, family planning workshops, and an E. MOTIVE workshop.
She has written several research articles for national and international journals and she is currently doing her research on the betterment of women’s health which will be published soon. She has a particular interest in reproductive medicine and related research.
Memberships
- Member of College of Physicians and Surgeons (CPSP)
- Masters in Obstetrics and Gynecology from Dr. Ziauddin University, Karachi, Pakistan
- Diploma in Reproductive Medicine, Keil, Germany
- Diploma in Reproductive Medicine from GIVF – Society for Reproductive Medicine
- Basic Ultrasound
Course from Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center
(JPMC), Karachi
- Lifelong member of International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics plans. Completion of MRCOG and research in OBGY
- ConsultantObstetrician&Gynaecologis
- Member College of Physicians&Surgeons
- Life member Menopause Society
- Member American Institute of Ultrasound Medicines(MAIUM)
- MS (Dr Ziauddin University)
- Has extensive 20 years clinical and practical experience
- Currently conducting and participating regular hands-on training workshops on
- for undergraduates.
- Running contraceptive clinic at Ziauddin Memorial Hospital.
- Have several publications in national and international journals
Senior Registrar and Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist at Ziauddin Hospital, with extensive experience in clinical practice, teaching, and research. Actively involved in educational activities for students and postgraduates.Interested in Laparoscopic surgeries and Subspecialty gynecological oncology.
Membership
- Competent Consultant FCPS (Fellowship of College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan)
- 6-month training in Ultrasonography from JPMC (Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center).
- Cleared MRCOG part 2 Examination.
- Speaker at International Conferences.
- Contributed to multiple research projects and achieved Certificates in educational methodology and multiple other courses.
- Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist
- Senior Registrar and teaching faculty at Ziauddin University Hospital
- Associated with the obstetrics and gynecology department at Ziauddin University Hospital since 2014
Membership
- Fellow of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan
- Member of the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynecology UK
- Member of Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology Pakistan
Professional Leadership
- As a faculty at Ziauddin University Hospital, teaching undergraduate medical students and postgraduate trainees since 2021.
- Organized the MRCOG part 3 mock exam at Ziauddin University Hospital in collaboration with RCOG IRC Pakistan and Chairman Liaison Committee UK
- Organized the first Feto Maternal Symposium at Ziauddin University Hospital and Postpartum Hemorrhage Workshop for healthcare providers at Ziauddin Memorial Hospital.
- Co-principal investigator for FIGO Leadership Development Initiative Project at Ziauddin University Hospital and leading the Preeclampsia Registry at Ziauddin Memorial Hospital.
- Published research papers in national and international journals
Senior Registrar and consultant Obstetrician and Gynecology at Ziauddin Hospital for
the last 2.5 years, with extensive experience in clinical practice, teaching, and research. Actively involved in the education of undergraduate and postgraduate students. She has a keen interest in the field of reproductive medicine and is involved in research in reproductive medicine as well as maternal and child health. Dr.Shaikh has a special interest in medical education and has attended several workshops on recent advances in medical education.
Membership
- Consultant FCPS (Fellow of College of Physicians and Surgeons)
- Member of a team of Facilitators for organizing and conducting regular hands-on training workshops on family planning at Ziauddin University.
1. Research and Academic Contributions
The Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics at Ziauddin University and Hospital is recognized for its significant contributions to women's health. Within our department, there is a valued focus on extensive research and academic endeavors that have advanced the field. Research interests within the department cover a wide range of women's health issues, including domestic violence during pregnancy, metabolic syndrome, anxiety disorders in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), menopause-related implications, and ovarian cancer among post-menopausal women. The findings from this research have been presented at prestigious international conferences such as the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) Conference in Oman, London, and Dhaka, as well as the South East Asian Federation of Menopause Conference in Singapore and Tokyo. These presentations not only contribute to the global body of knowledge in women's health but also highlight the significant issues faced by women in Pakistan and South Asia.
2. Certifications and Collaborations
The department takes immense pride in the certification with the Wellbeing of Women (WOW) accreditation, showcasing our commitment to prioritizing women's health and empowerment through comprehensive and inclusive initiatives. This accreditation underscores our department's dedication to advancing the well-being of women by ensuring high-quality healthcare services and support systems.
Moreover, our department has fostered collaborations with esteemed organizations such as the Special Olympics. This collaboration reflects our commitment to promoting the holistic well-being of women and marginalized populations, underscores our department's values of inclusivity and compassion in healthcare delivery.
Through these initiatives, the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics at Ziauddin University and Hospital continues to make significant strides in advancing women's health and empowerment, both within our local community and beyond.
3. Emergency Maternal and Neonatal Care (EMNOC) Workshops
Dr. Rubina Hussain is dedicated to enhancing emergency obstetric care skills among medical students and healthcare providers. Since 2009, she has been conducting regular hands-on training workshops on Emergency Maternal and Neonatal Care (EMNOC) at Ziauddin University Hospital. These workshops, spanning three days, cover essential emergency obstetric skills through a structured curriculum comprising ten modules. Dr. Rubina has conducted numerous workshops, with the 75th workshop held in February 2021, and plans for the 87th workshop in September 2024. Through these training initiatives, she has significantly contributed to improving the quality of emergency obstetric care and reducing maternal and neonatal mortality rates in Pakistan.
4. Research done by the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics
The Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics is at the forefront of conducting extensive research aimed at advancing women's health. With a dedicated team of researchers and clinicians, the department actively engages in a wide array of research initiatives spanning various facets of gynecological and obstetric care. From exploring innovative treatment modalities for gynecological cancers to investigating the efficacy of prenatal screening methods, the department's research endeavors are diverse and impactful. Additionally, the department collaborates with national and international institutions to contribute to the global body of knowledge in women's healthcare. Through its commitment to cutting-edge research, the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics continuously strives to improve patient outcomes, enhance medical practices, and shape the future of women's health on both local and global scales.
Evaluating the use of an FDA-cleared, novel vaginal speculum for gynecologic procedures
This project aimed to evaluate the practicality and efficacy of a newly FDA-cleared vaginal speculum for gynecologic procedures. Led by Principal Investigator Dr. Rubina Hussain and Co-Principal Investigator Dr. Fatima Jehangir, the study sought to determine whether the novel speculum could enhance patient comfort, improve procedural outcomes, and provide healthcare providers with a more ergonomic and efficient tool for gynecologic examinations and interventions. Through a prospective clinical study involving patients and healthcare provider feedback, the research aimed to assess the real-world usability and effectiveness of the new speculum compared to traditional specula, with the overarching goal of improving the quality of care for women undergoing gynecologic procedures at Ziauddin University and Hospital's Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics.