~13% of cancers worldwide are caused by infectious diseases. This is why vaccines have such an important role to play in tackling this scourge. It was a pleasure to meet Dr Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu from the Union for International Cancer Control in Geneva this morning to discuss

My foster son Sabir was 4 year old when I first met him. I was a morning show host doing a show on brick kilns. He was a tiny, orphaned, bonded labourer at a brick kiln in Punjab. His late parents owed 2.5 lacs to the brick factory owner. A few weeks into meeting him, we put a

The Hope Qurbani Edition 2025 newsletter from Shaukat Khanum Hospital is here! Discover the latest updates and how your support is making a difference: shaukatkhanum.org.pk/wp-content/upl…

We are in a meeting and Dr Faisal asks me to pass him a pen to fill in the assessment sheets from the pool provided by the department that organised the meeting. As he is about to leave, he especially stops by to hand me back the pen. A tiny thing, but it stayed in my head. Rare

Exercise ‘better than drugs’ to stop cancer returning after treatment Julie Gralow theguardian.com/society/2025/j…

Latest write-up! Shaukat Khanum's women cricket team is featured in today’s The News! Check it out in the Chatter Matter section: thenews.com.pk/magazine/you/1….

Revolutionising the sport for young girls around the globe, both on and off the field 👏 Sana Mir becomes the first Pakistan women's cricketer to enter the ICC Hall of Fame 🥇 More ➡️ icc-cricket.com/news/sana-mir-…

"The perfect victim narrative" by Tamkenat youtube.com/shorts/D5YVvDr…

"This year, SKMT recorded a notable increase in both Qurbani orders and hide collections compared to the previous year, reflecting the steadfast trust and generosity of supporters across Pakistan. Over 75% of SKMT’s patients receive financially supported treatment, made possible

چائلڈ ہُڈ کینسر کے مفت علاج کی طرف اہم پیشرفت — پاکستان کا 2025 کے گلوبل پروگرام کے لیے انتخاب، وزیر صحت مصطفیٰ کمال سے عالمی ادارہ صحت اور سینٹ جوڈ ہسپتال کے وفد کی ملاقات۔ بچوں کو کینسر کی مفت ادویات کی فراہمی اب حقیقت کے قریب۔

Sad...Chewing tobacco products such as Niswar, Paan/Gutka are driving Pakistan’s growing oral cancer crisis, a landmark study has revealed. Conducted across all provinces, the study highlights that most oral cancer patients in Pakistan are poor, uneducated men in their 50s and

آئیے، عالمی دن برائے عطیہِ خون کے موقع پر آپ بھی شوکت خانم ہسپتال میں اپنے خون کا عطیہ کریں اور بنیں سہارا ان مریضوں کا جو کینسر کے خلاف زندگی کی جنگ لڑ رہے ہیں ـ خود کو بلڈ ڈونر کے طور پر رجسٹر کریں: shaukatkhanum.org.pk/join-us/blood-… #SKMCH #GiveBloodGiveHope #DonateBloodSaveLives

“Nuclear facilities must never be attacked,” IAEA - International Atomic Energy Agency ⚛️ chief stresses following Israeli strikes on Iran. “Such attacks have serious implications for nuclear safety, security and safeguards, as well as regional and international peace and security.” iaea.org/newscenter/sta…

Today is World Blood Day...this amazing person was here to give blood...he travels by train from Sindh every year to visit Shaukat Khanum Lahore to donate blood in his sister’s memory! Never fails to amaze me. Go ahead and donate if you can!

Meet Muhammad Arif from Tando Jan Muhammad, Sindh—donating blood at #SKMCH&RC Lahore every year since 2022, inspired by his sister’s cancer journey. This #WorldBloodDonorDay, follow his lead. Step up, donate, and save lives! 📞 Lahore: 03000800481 | Peshawar: 03000800443

This Father's Day, we honour all the fathers facing cancer with courage, compassion, and commitment as patients, caregivers, doctors, nurses, and part of our SKMCH&RC family. To donate from anywhere in the world: shaukatkhanum.org.pk/donors/ #FathersDay #FathersDay2025 #SKMCH

Fathers like Taib’s often make immense sacrifices, sometimes leaving work, splitting family time, or travelling long distances to bring their children for every appointment during cancer treatment. Wishing all fathers in such a position immense strength ✨️

A public hospital doctor’s words haunt me: “Parents put their children at my feet, pleading to save them…” balancing care with affordability is tough. But it was great to see everyone, from private and public sectors, in the same room at the Workshop on Advanced Retinoblastoma

📅 Save the Date! The 24th Shaukat Khanum Cancer Symposium will take place from October 24-26, 2025, at the Pearl Continental Hotel, Lahore, Pakistan. 📝 For registration and online abstract submission, visit symposium.shaukatkhanum.org.pk #SKCS #24SKCS #ShaukatKhanumSymposium #SKMCH

‘My special moment was when Hurrain, a little girl I’d met just once, called my name in the ward. It showed me how even brief moments can touch a child’s heart.’ – Ayet, #SKMCH volunteer. Join our Summer Volunteer Programme! shaukatkhanum.org.pk/join-us/volunt… #VolunteerAtSKMCH