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About Azmeer Ahmed

This author Azmeer Ahmed has created 156 entries.

Muhib’s Journey from Cancer to Hope

The fever came on suddenly, in the middle of an ordinary school day, the kind of day Muhib had known a thousand times before. By evening, his mother Uroosa was watching doctors run test after test, her hands cold, her mind racing toward every possibility except the one she was about to hear.  Cancer.  The word landed on her like a weight she didn’t know how to carry. “It was intolerable,” she says, and even now,

Physical Therapy After Amputation

Before a person walks again after amputation, they have to learn something more basic first: how to stand. Not sprint, not stride, simply just to stand, unaided, on a body that no longer distributes its weight the way it used to. Recovery is often described as a simple checklist, heal, fit the prosthesis, walk, but in practice it’s a gradual, closely supervised process, and physical therapy is where most of it happens. Weeks 1–3: Before There’s Anything to Walk

Dr. Abdul Bari Khan recipient of 2026 Hovey Impact Award

Dr. Abdul Bari Khan, Founder, President & CEO of the Indus Hospital & Health Network, has been honored with the 2026 James and Carol Hovey Eisenhower Fellowships Impact Award for building one of the world’s largest networks providing high-quality health care to millions of patients, free of cost. Dr. Abdul Bari Khan, an Eisenhower Fellow from Pakistan in 2004, was selected for EF’s fourth annual Hovey Impact Award, which recognizes outstanding achievement by an Eisenhower Fellow in generating positive impact in their

Parental Burnout When Your Child Has a Chronic Illness: How to Manage Daily Life While Monitoring Their Health

There is a particular kind of tiredness that comes from loving someone through illness. It does not announce itself, rather, it builds slowly; in the space between medication schedules and school runs, between hospital visits and the ordinary demands of keeping a household running. Parents of children with chronic illnesses carry this weight, often belittling their experience. But there is a name for this exhaustion, and understanding it is the first step toward carrying it differently. What Parental Burnout

Why Timely Immunization Matters?

Your child may look perfectly healthy today, but some of the most dangerous childhood diseases arrive without warning. A fever that seems harmless can quickly become pneumonia. A cough can develop into whooping cough. An infection that could have been prevented may lead to lifelong disability, or even prove fatal. The good news? Many of these illnesses are preventable. Timely immunization remains one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect children from serious

More Than a Diagnosis: Muhammad Sadiq’s Story

Some classrooms have whiteboards. Others have hospital beds nearby. For Muhammad Sadiq, learning today looks a little different than it once did. His school bag now shares space with treatment schedules, doctor’s appointments, and chemotherapy sessions. Yet despite everything, he is still, above all else, a student—a young boy whose future is filled with lessons to learn, dreams to chase, and a childhood worth protecting. When Sadiq became seriously ill, his mother rushed him to a

Everyday Habits That Support Long-Term Heart Health

Heart disease is often thought of as something that develops later in life. In reality, the foundations of heart health are built through the small choices we make every day. The good news? You don’t need drastic diets or intense workout routines to protect your heart. Consistent, healthy habits practised over time can make a meaningful difference in lowering the risk of heart disease and improving overall well-being. Get Moving Every Day Regular physical activity keeps the

Standing with Pakistan During Times of Crisis

When devastating floods once again swept across Pakistan, IHHN responded without delay. Emergency medical teams established camps across 19 flood-affected districts, providing free treatment to more than 140,000 patients. Beyond emergency care, the response included maternal, neonatal, and child health services, with the Maternal Health on Wheels initiative ensuring women and children in remote communities continued receiving essential healthcare when they needed it most. Inspiring the Next Generation of Changemakers To nurture future leaders in healthcare and philanthropy,

Emotional Impact of Long-Term Illness on Families & Caregivers

When someone is diagnosed with a long-term illness, it’s not just their life that changes. The diagnosis often reshapes the daily routines, emotions, and responsibilities of everyone around them. Family members and caregivers frequently become the quiet pillars of support—helping with medical appointments, managing medications, offering emotional reassurance, and balancing countless responsibilities behind the scenes. While caring for a loved one can be deeply meaningful, it can also take a significant emotional toll. The Hidden Weight of Caregiving

Protecting Your Lungs: Everyday Lifestyle Changes That Lower Your Risk of Lung Disease and Lung Cancer

Every breath you take depends on healthy lungs; yet lung disease, including lung cancer, remains one of the leading causes of illness and death worldwide. The encouraging news is that a large share of lung disease risk is preventable. Small, consistent lifestyle changes can make a significant difference in protecting your respiratory health for years to come. Quit Smoking & Avoid Secondhand Smoke Smoking remains the single largest risk factor for lung cancer and chronic respiratory disease. Quitting

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