Trust News the Year 2018-2019
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Envisioning Vision Trust News Trustees Meeting - Progress appreciated Board of Trustees’ meeting was held on 28th June 2018. Lt. General (Retd) Hamid Javaid, President Al-Shifa Trust updated the Board on development of projects and review of hospital activities. He highlighted the significant growth in number of patients during last year and corresponding enhancement in capacity in view of the increased workload. The Board approved the budget for the year 2018-2019. Annual Day Celebration - PM Announces Rs. 200 Million Grant Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital held its 27th Annual Day function where the chief guest was the then Prime Minister of Pakistan Mr. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi. Prime Minister lauded the services of late General Jahandad Khan for establishing this facility which has now become an institution of international repute. The Prime Minister was briefed about the under construction Children Eye Hospital which will be first of its kind in the region, and will go a long way in providing state of the art facilities to children’s eye diseases. Contributions of local and foreign donors including Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) and Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) were greatly appreciated. All outstanding doctors, position holders and employees of the year at Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospitals were conferred with certificates of merit and recognition by the Prime Minister. The PM very kindly announced October 2018 | Vol. 29 | Number 69 October 2018 | Vol. Rs. 200 million grant for the AL-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital Eye Trust AL-Shifa under construction children eye hospital. 2 We Care For Eye Care Envisioning Vision Milestone: MoU for Establishment of Pakistan’s F irst Eye Bank Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital has set another record with the signing of an MoU for the establishment of Pakistan’s first Eye Bank at Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital Rawalpindi. A simple ceremony was held at Al-Shifa Trust to formally sign the MOU between Al- Shifa and Eversight USA. Mr. Collin Ross and Mr. Erik Hellier of Eversight USA visited Al-Shifa to see the development work of the project. Al-Shifa Trust is presently conducting almost 70-80 corneal eye transplants per month. The eye bank will serve as a catalyst for more transplants in the country as well. Four major financial donors Mr Akbar Matto, Mr. Tallat Fazil, Mr. Rafiq Parsa and Lt. General Masood Aslam were recognized and appreciated for their continuous and regular support. A plaque was also placed in cornea department in memory of the Eye Donors who have donated their eyes for our patients. Children Eye Hospital - Nearing Completion Al-Shifa Trust has the largest Pediatrics construction of this facility with an estimated cost Ophthalmology facility in Pakistan and with of approximately Rs. One Billion. The project will be increasing number of patients in pediatrics, completed by the end of 2019. We aim to improve construction of an exclusive Children Eye Hospital and extend our services in the domain of children was inevitable. Al-Shifa Trust realized the importance eye care across the board with involvement from all and magnitude of this cause and started the strata of the society in this noble cause. AL-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital Eye Trust AL-Shifa October 2018 | Vol. 29 | Number 69 October 2018 | Vol. 3 We Care For Eye Care Envisioning Vision PSO Grant Agreement Pakistan State Oil’s Corporate Social Responsibility Trust has agreed to support the cause of Al-Shifa Trust in its fight against blindness. PSO CSR Trust in order to play their part in the prevention and control of blindness have very graciously extended support of approximately Rs. 5.7 Million for purchase of equipment. Al-Shifa Satellite Hospital in the Off ing in Chakwal Al-Shifa Trust is taking its mission to fight blindness to all areas of Pakistan. In this endeavor to provide eye care services in remote areas, Al-Shifa has planned to build a facility in Chakwal. For this purpose, land has been acquired for constructing facility to cater for 500 OPD and 50 surgeries per day. Al-Shifa Trust believes in giving its best services to all communities. New Admission Block Admission office has been shifted to the newly constructed block for Zakat and Mustehqeen patients. This block includes offices of Medical Specialist, Psychologist and Biometry for the purpose of facilitating October 2018 | Vol. 29 | Number 69 October 2018 | Vol. patients by providing all services under one roof. AL-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital Eye Trust AL-Shifa 4 We Care For Eye Care Envisioning Vision State of the Art Specialties at Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital Rawalpindi Orbit and Oculoplastics Department Orbit and Oculoplastics is the leading center in the country. Ophthalmologists from around the world Department of orbit and oculoplastics arranged a like Bangladesh, Nigeria, Egypt and Afghanistan two days workshop in collaboration with Pakistan have been trained here in the art of plastic and Oculoplastic Association (POA). Prof. Tayyab Afghani reconstructive surgery of the eye. who is also the President-elect of POA, informed that the event attracted lot of ophthalmologists Earlier, in June, Prof. Tayyab Afghani participated in from within the city as well as from other parts of World Ophthalmology Congress in Barcelona where the country. Ms Anne Barmettler, the Director of he gave two presentations on orbital tumors. Oculoplastics Service at Albert Einstein Medical Dr. Maheen Akbar, Registrar in the same department, College, New York was the keynote speaker. Dr. passed her FRCS exam with distinction. The Team at Barmettler was quite appreciative of the work done Al-Shifa extends their heartiest Congratulations to at Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital and desired to extend her on this achievement. this collaboration further. Leading Oculoplastic The department also welcomes Dr. Sajida Waheed experts from Pakistan also shared their experience at Sheikh who has joined for one year training in this workshop. oculoplastics. It is worth mentioning here that AST department of AL-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital Eye Trust AL-Shifa October 2018 | Vol. 29 | Number 69 October 2018 | Vol. 5 We Care For Eye Care Envisioning Vision Cornea Department Dr. Wajid Ali Khan Head of Cornea and Chief It is worthwhile to mention here that Al- of Medical Services at Al-Shifa Trust visited Shifa takes pride that it is one of the pioneers Eversight Eye Bank headquarters in Ann Arbor to conduct cornea transplants in Pakistan Michigan USA in the month of April 2018 for and during this period it has given the light an orientation visit. He met with the Chairman of sight through cornea eye transplants to of the Board and other executive members. 288 individuals. Cornea Department has He also visited Kellogg Eye Centre which is also conducted the following number of eye one of the leading eye care centre in USA. transplants from April to September 2018. This Later, an MOU was signed between Al-Shifa service in providing the gift of sight is one of and Kellogg Eye Centre for training and the forte of Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital. collaboration. Months Cornea Transplants Dr. Hassan Mansoor from Cornea Department April 55 has been selected for a 16 month cornea May 44 fellowship at Singapore National Eye Centre. June 26 July He will be a valuable addition to Al-Shifa 51 August 56 Cornea department on his return. September 56 Total 288 Glaucoma Department Al-Shifa Trust has acquired latest laser the art, non-incisional, noninvasive laser unit, technology for the treatment of refractory Dr. Chaudhry said, “The primary advantage of Glaucoma cases for its Glaucoma department. this modality is that it provides a gentler approach The inclusion for Glaucoma surgical manage- with improved efficacy and safety profile”. ment is Cyclo G6 / MicroPulse device for A research paper presented by Glaucoma Cyclophotocoagulation which provides a safe department was selected among the top and efficacious solution for the disease control. 50 outstanding abstracts at the World It is an effective choice for treating some of Ophthalmology Congress 2018 in Barcelona. the most refractory Glaucoma cases where The paper co-authored by Prof. Dr. Farah conventional incision Glaucoma surgery is Akhtar and Dr. Mahmood Ali, is the first quality risky or unlikely to provide satisfactory results. of life study addressing Pakistani subjects Dr. Aaila Chaudhry, a leading Ophthalmologist published in the international literature. The from USA, also conducted a training session paper reports the effects of Glaucoma on the at the hospital. While introducing this state of quality of life in Pakistani Glaucoma patients. October 2018 | Vol. 29 | Number 69 October 2018 | Vol. AL-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital Eye Trust AL-Shifa 6 We Care For Eye Care Envisioning Vision General Ophthalmology General ophthalmology is the backbone of any eye hospital and here at Al-Shifa it is the largest Division of the hospital. General Ophthalmology has expanded the number of clinics in both OPD I and II; has acquired new OPD and OT equipment; and has started the wet lab for training of Residents. In addition to three Consultants, Registrars have been hired to meet the expanding clinical and training demands. As the largest number of surgeries is in the domain of cataract, this expansion has streamlined with clearer pre and post-op responsibilities. This has led to a shorter waiting time for operations, fewer complications and better management. Moreover, this has taken much of the cataract load off the sub-specialty surgeons as well. MSPH Celebrates Spring Gala Al-Shifa School of Public Health is providing quality education and producing valuable research. The school celebrated Spring Festival where guests from Al-Shifa Trust & Eye hospital enjoyed a beautiful evening comprising of different activities and games adding a festive mood to the evening.