09.10.2026
Mental health is an essential part of overall well-being, yet many people in Pakistan continue to face barriers to seeking and receiving care. Pur Umeed Zindagi, the flagship Mental Health Programme of Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN), is working to bridge this gap by integrating free mental health services into primary healthcare. The programme follows a community-based lay counselling model, enabling trained non-specialist health workers to support people experiencing common mental health concerns such as depression
06.10.2026
Have you ever wondered why you can be surrounded by people and still feel alone? Loneliness is not simply about being alone. It is the feeling of being disconnected, unseen, or lacking the meaningful relationships and sense of belonging we need. While loneliness is a normal human experience from time to time, persistent loneliness can affect both mental and physical well-being. When Connection Is Missing Loneliness can influence how we think, feel, and respond to everyday life.
06.10.2026
The IDEA team is in Pakistan from October 4–8, 2026, for a five-day humanitarian medical mission in collaboration with Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN) and APPNA. This marks the team’s second medical mission with IHHN, with volunteer specialist doctors working at Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Hospital (RTEH), Muzaffargarh. The Mission The mission focuses on providing free specialised vascular care to patients requiring complex consultations and surgical procedures. IDEA’s volunteer specialists are working alongside RTEH’s clinical teams, supported
01.10.2026
Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN) has achieved a major milestone in transfusion medicine as two of its professionals earned Team Member status in the AABB Assessor Program. Dr. Shabneez Hussain, Head of Blood Transfusion Services, became the first physician assessor from a Pakistani institution to achieve this level. Joining her is Rabia Majeed, who also completed her training to become an Approved Team Member. The Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies (AABB) is a
29.09.2026
Everyday Changes That Actually Work Heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, yet a large share of that risk is shaped daily by what people eat, how they move, sleep, and manage stress. Most cardiovascular events are preventable through sustained habits, not dramatic overhauls. Here’s what the evidence actually supports and what to leave behind. Build Meals Around Patterns, Not Single Foods Current guidance favours overall dietary patterns over labelling foods “good” or “bad”: plenty of vegetables
27.09.2026
When Rahmatullah’s grandfather fell ill, his family did everything they could to find him the right care. They first visited several hospitals in Quetta, where they were eventually referred to Karachi for further treatment. In Karachi, Rahmatullah took his grandfather to multiple medical facilities, hoping to find the care he needed. The search continued until a friend recommended Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN). At IHHN, the family consulted the doctors, who assessed his condition and
