Indus Hospital Pays Tribute to Dr. Naseem Salahuddin, Announces Center of Excellence for Infectious Diseases in Her Honor

Karachi: A condolence reference in memory of Pakistan’s renowned physician and infectious diseases expert, Dr. Naseem Salahuddin , was held at Indus University Hospital Karachi, where leading healthcare professionals, social figures, colleagues, and students gathered to pay tribute to her remarkable contributions to the field of medicine.

The event was attended by Chairman Board of Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN) Abdul Karim Pracha, President IHHN Dr. Abdul Bari Khan , CEO Dr. Syed Zafar Zaidi, Head of Campus Dr. Syed Shafeeq Haider , Medical Director Dr. Ashar Alam , Member of the Board, IHHN, Mr. Abdul Hameed Pracha, Director, Lung Health Program, Dr. Saima Saeed , Executive Director, Medical Services, Dr. Muhammad Shamwil Ashraf , Head of General Surgery, Dr. Ghina Shamsi, Head of Emergency Services, Dr Saima Ali , Chair, Infection Control Services, Dr Samreen Sarfaraz,  Manager, Rabies Prevention & Training Center, Mr Aftab Gohar along with several professionals from different walks of life.

Speakers at the event paid glowing tribute to Dr. Naseem Salahuddin’s lifelong services in the field of medicine, particularly her pioneering work in infectious diseases. They described her as not only a physician but an institution in herself, whose teachings and dedication inspired generations of doctors and healthcare professionals.

The speakers highlighted that Dr. Naseem Salahuddin saved countless lives through her work and that her contributions towards the prevention and treatment of rabies and tuberculosis would always be remembered. They further stated that the Government of Sindh had consistently benefited from her expertise and guidance in the healthcare sector.

Speaking on the occasion, CEO Indus Hospital & Health Network Dr. Syed Zafar Zaidi said that Dr. Naseem Salahuddin never compromised on principles and that her passion and commitment to her work made her an extraordinary woman.

President IHHN Dr. Abdul Bari Khan said that Dr. Naseem Salahuddin dedicated her life to serving humanity selflessly. He added that her efforts in the fight against rabies would always be remembered and that the institution would continue to carry forward her mission. “The flame that Dr. Naseem Salahuddin lit will continue to shine through our work and commitment,” he remarked.

On this occasion, Chairman Board of Indus Hospital & Health Network, Mr. Abdul Karim Pracha announced the establishment of the “Dr. Naseem Salahuddin Center of Excellence for Infectious Diseases” in recognition of her outstanding services. He stated that the center would play a vital role in continuing her mission and vision in the field of infectious diseases.

The gathering reflected the profound impact Dr. Naseem Salahuddin had on Pakistan’s healthcare fraternity. Many senior consultants, faculty members, and healthcare professionals present at the condolence reference were among her earliest residents and trainees, who later went on to become leading names in medicine themselves. Speakers recalled how she mentored generations of doctors not only through her clinical expertise, but also through her discipline, compassion, humility, and unwavering commitment to ethical medical practice.

Participants noted that while Pakistan has lost a remarkable physician, teacher, and mentor, her legacy will continue to live on through the countless lives she saved, the institutions she strengthened, and the generations of healthcare professionals she inspired. The ceremony concluded with prayers for her eternal peace and a renewed commitment by the medical community to carry forward the values and mission she dedicated her life to.