On the 22nd of October 2024, the main auditorium of Khyber Teaching Hospital was filled with joy and celebration as the 1,000 Lives Transformation Surgeries success was commemorated.
The chief guest of the event was K-P health Advisor Ihtisham Ali. In his address, he expressed gratitude to the Surgery Department and the Management for the invitation.
He emphasised the government's unwavering commitment to prioritising healthcare and education. Ihtisham Ali pledged to address various hospital issues, such as completing the new BOG team, procuring essential resources, recruiting necessary staff, and establishing district-level hospitals to alleviate the patient burden on facilities like LRH, HMC, and KTH.
He also lauded the dedication of Professor Zarin and his teams, announcing intentions to organise an international event to honor the remarkable achievement of completing 1,000 bariatric surgeries.
Even though unable to attend in person, Khyber Medical College Dean Professor Dr Mahmud Aurangzeb expressed his appreciation through an online video message.
He commended Professor Zarin and his team for their dedication to achieving this significant milestone. Professor Dr Mahmud Aurangzeb highlighted the global history of bariatric surgery, spanning four decades, and expressed pride in bringing this advanced technology to the Khyber Teaching Hospital. He gloated with pride over the fantastic results.
KTH Surgery Department Chairperson Professor Mah Muneer offered congratulations to the team for this remarkable feat.
He stressed the importance of prevention over cure and hinted at an upcoming event to celebrate the transformation of 2,000 lives.
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