13.10.2026
Know your body. Notice the changes. Act early. Breast cancer does not always cause pain or obvious symptoms. Sometimes, the first sign is a subtle change that may be easy to overlook or dismiss. That is why knowing the warning signs matters. Know What Is Normal for You Breasts naturally change throughout life due to hormonal cycles, pregnancy, age and other factors. There is no single “normal” appearance or feel. What matters is becoming familiar with your
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
23.09.2026
For most children, school is a place to learn, make friends, and imagine what they want to become when they grow up. It is where dreams begin to take shape. But for a child diagnosed with cancer, life changes overnight. Long hospital stays, frequent treatments, and weakened immunity often mean stepping away from classrooms, playgrounds, and the everyday experiences that define childhood. While their friends continue to move forward, these children are left wondering when life will
22.09.2026
When a child is diagnosed with cancer, nutrition often becomes an unexpected challenge. Treatment can affect appetite, taste, digestion, and energy levels, making it difficult for children to eat the foods they once enjoyed. Yet good nutrition plays an important role in helping children tolerate treatment, fight infections, and recover more effectively. Why Nutrition Matters Cancer treatment places additional stress on a child’s body. Chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and certain medications increase the body’s nutritional requirements while often reducing
17.09.2026
A child laughs in the middle of a hospital corridor. For a moment, there is no treatment, no diagnosis, no uncertainty. Just a child being a child. In paediatric oncology, moments like these can be easy to overlook. Yet for the children, families and healthcare teams who experience them, they can mean everything. Cancer changes a child’s routine overnight. Hospital visits replace school days. Treatments become part of childhood. Parents navigate fear and uncertainty while
