Scientific Sessions
At ICON 2026, Scientific Sessions highlight the latest advances in medical research and practice, fostering collaboration and practical learning. These sessions provide participants with a valuable opportunity to engage with the latest research, evidence-based practices, a network of distinguished speakers, and innovative clinical approaches. Aligned with this year's theme, “Resilient Care, Sustainable Future,” the Scientific Sessions aim to strengthen knowledge, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and translate scientific insights into improved patient care.
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM AT GLANCE

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November 22, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

PKR 1,000 for Consultants and PKR 500 for Residents

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April 12, 2026 #

Sustainable Rehabilitation; Building Resilience in A Changing Climate

Venue: Hall No.5, 5th Floor, Indus University Hospital, Karachi Speakers: Ms. Farah Naz Indus Hospital & Health Network

Venue:

Hall No.5, 5th Floor, Indus University Hospital, Karachi

Speakers:

Ms. Farah Naz
Indus Hospital & Health Network
Ms. Kehkashan
Indus Hospital & Health Network
Mr. Umair Sharif
Indus Hospital & Health Network
Mr. Muhammad Abbas Komboh
SIPMR, Karachi
Mr. Muhammad Ali
Liaquat National Hospital
Mr. Farhan Khan
Dow University of Health Sciences
Mr. Muhmmad Asif Shaikh
Nazeer University
Mr. Farrukh Siddique
Indus College of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation (ICPR)
Time:

9:00 - 11:00 AM

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April 12, 2026 #

Patient-Centered, Sustainable Therapies: Promoting Pharmacovigilance and Precision Medicine to Avoid Unnecessary or Duplicative Therapy

Venue: Hall no.1, 5th Floor, Indus University Hospital, Karachi Speakers: Dr. Cyrine Haidar Lead Pharmacist of Pharmacogenomics, St.Jude

Venue:

Hall no.1, 5th Floor, Indus University Hospital, Karachi

Speakers:

Dr. Cyrine Haidar
Lead Pharmacist of Pharmacogenomics, St.Jude Children Hospital
Dr. Obaid Ullah Malik
CEO-DRAP
Dr. Jibran Bin Yousuf
Dr. Zareena Khalid
Dr. Shoukat Saad
Dr. Arif Ali
Time:

9:00 - 11:00 AM

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April 12, 2026 #

Emerging Infections in the Era of Climate Disruption

Venue: Hall no. 2, 5th Floor, Indus University Hospital, Karachi Speakers: Dr. Corine Geurts van Kessel Associate Professor

Venue:

Hall no. 2, 5th Floor, Indus University Hospital, Karachi

Speakers:

Dr. Corine Geurts van Kessel
Associate Professor and Clinical Virologist, Erasmus University Medical Center Rotterdam, Netherlands
Dr. Kauser Jabeen
Professor and Consultant Microbiologist, Aga Khan University Hospital
Dr. Sunil Kumar Dodani
Professor and Consultant Infectious Diseases, Sindh Institute of Urology & Transplantation
Time:

9:00 - 11:00 AM

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April 12, 2026 #

Blazing the Trail of Hospital Operations Management

Venue: Hall No. 4, 5th Floor, Indus University Hospital, Karachi Speakers: Mr. Jamshed Ahmed CEO, Pharmevo Mr. Mazhar

Venue:

Hall No. 4, 5th Floor, Indus University Hospital, Karachi

Speakers:

Mr. Jamshed Ahmed
CEO, Pharmevo
Mr. Mazhar Ahmed Siddiqui
Chief Operating Officer, Indus Hospital & Health Network
Dr. Zakiuddin Ahmed
Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, Aman Ventures
Dr. Farah Bari
General Manager, Clinical Operations Management, Indus Hospital & Health Network
Dr. Faraz Hashmi
Senior Manager, Clinical Operations Management, Indus Hospital & Health Network
Time:

9:00 - 11:00 AM

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April 11, 2026 #

From Learning to Lasting Change: Building Climate-Conscious, Sustainable, And Resilient Health Professionals Through Health Professions Education

Venue: Hall No. 3, 5th Floor HB-1 New Building, Indus University Hospital, Karachi Speakers: Dr. Lubna Ansari Baig

Venue:

Hall No. 3, 5th Floor HB-1 New Building, Indus University Hospital, Karachi

Speakers:

Dr. Lubna Ansari Baig
Director, Ph.D Medical Education Program, University College of Medicine, University of Lahore.
Dr. Muhammad Shahid Shamim
Professor and Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Faculty of Surgery, AKU.
Dr. Naveed Yousuf
CEO, Aga Khan University Examination Board. Associate Professor of Practice, Department for Educational Development, Faculty of Health Sciences, AKU.
Time:

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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April 11, 2026 #

Critical Transitions: Resilience and Ethics in ED-to-ICU Care

Venue: Hall No.5, 5th Floor, Indus University Hospital, Karachi Speakers: Dr. Huba Atiq Dr. Naveed ur Rehman Dr.

Venue:

Hall No.5, 5th Floor, Indus University Hospital, Karachi

Speakers:

Dr. Huba Atiq
Dr. Naveed ur Rehman
Dr. Azer Shaikh
Dr. Qurat ul ain Khan
Dr. Farjad Sultan (DUHS)
Dr. Sana Shaikh (DUHS)
Dr. Komal Baloch (IHHN)
Dr. Ghazanfar Saleem (IHHN)
Dr. Unaisa Kazi (IHHN)
Time:

3:15 - 5:15 AM

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April 11, 2026 #

Invisible No More: Embedding Psychosocial Care in Future-Ready Healthcare Systems

Venue: Hall No. 4, 5th Floor, New Building, Indus Hospital & Health Network, Karachi Speakers: Dr. Lori Wiener,

Venue:

Hall No. 4, 5th Floor, New Building, Indus Hospital & Health Network, Karachi

Speakers:

Dr. Lori Wiener, PhD
National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Dr. Sobia Aftab
Director, Institute of Clinical Psychology, University of Karachi.
Dr. Rubeena Kidwai
CEO, Tehseen Mental Health Initiative
Dr. Erum Khan
Director, Erum Khan Psychological and Consulting Services, Associate Professor of Practice, Bahria University.
Time:

3:15 - 5:15 AM

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April 11, 2026 #

Enhancing Patient Safety Through Resilient Systems

Venue: Hall No.1, 5th Floor, New Building, Indus University Hospital, Karachi Speakers: Ms. Khairunnissa Hooda AKUH Dr. Sumaira

Venue:

Hall No.1, 5th Floor, New Building, Indus University Hospital, Karachi

Speakers:

Ms. Khairunnissa Hooda
AKUH
Dr. Sumaira Khowaja Punjwani
ZUFONAM
Dr. Tanseer Ahmed
DUHS
All speakers
Time:

3:15 - 5:15 AM

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April 11, 2026 #

Climate Change, Mental Health, and Nutrition Pathways

Venue: Hall No.4, 5th Floor, New Building, Indus University Hospital, Karachi Speakers: Professor Maryam Saeed Sindh Education Department-

Venue:

Hall No.4, 5th Floor, New Building, Indus University Hospital, Karachi

Speakers:

Professor Maryam Saeed
Sindh Education Department- Govt of Sindh
Ms. Madiha Mustafa
Clinical Psychologist, Indus Hospital & Health Network
Ms. Arwa Islam Uddin
Clinical Dietitian, Indus Hospital & Health Network
Time:

9:00 - 11:00 AM

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April 11, 2026 #

Assessing Hospital Readiness for Climate Related Events: Protecting Critical Infrastructure through Quality Audits

Venue: Hall No.5, 5th Floor, New Building, Indus University Hospital, Karachi Speakers: Dr. Shahid Amjad Environmentalist, CBM-Karachi Dr.

Venue:

Hall No.5, 5th Floor, New Building, Indus University Hospital, Karachi

Speakers:

Dr. Shahid Amjad
Environmentalist, CBM-Karachi
Dr. Mairajuddin Shah
COO, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi
Dr. Col. M. Amjad Khan
CEOH (Center of Environmental & Occupational Health), NIH, Islamabad
Dr. Ahsan Qavi
CEO, SHCC, Karachi
Dr. Lubna Mushtaque
Director-QMD, IHHN, Karachi
Time:

9:00 - 11:00 AM

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April 11, 2026 #

Navigating AI in Healthcare

Venue: Hall No. 3, 5th Floor, New Building, Indus University Hospital, Karachi Speakers: Dr. Imran Khan Assistant Professor,

Venue:

Hall No. 3, 5th Floor, New Building, Indus University Hospital, Karachi

Speakers:

Dr. Imran Khan
Assistant Professor, IBA
Mr. Fahad Raza Khan
CSO, AIGENICS
Dr. Sajjad Haider
Professor, IBA
Dr. Muhammad Asad Arfeen
Associate Professor, NEDUET
Time:

9:00 - 11:00 AM

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April 11, 2026 #

Pediatric Neuroradiology: From Images to Insights

Venue: Auditorium, 5th Floor, New Building, Indus University Hospital, Karachi Speakers: Dr. Maria Hameed National Institute of Child

Venue:

Auditorium, 5th Floor, New Building, Indus University Hospital, Karachi

Speakers:

Dr. Maria Hameed
National Institute of Child Health (NICH)
Dr. Kiran Hilal
Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH)
Dr. Shumaila Arooj
Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center (JPMC)
Dr. Naureen Mushtaq
Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH)
Time:

9:00 - 11:00 AM

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April 11, 2026 #

The Changing Landscape of Diabetes Management: Innovations, Challenges, and Local Perspectives

Venue: Hall no. 1, 5th Floor, New Building, Indus University Hospital, Karachi Speakers: Prof. Peter Schwartz Board of

Venue:

Hall no. 1, 5th Floor, New Building, Indus University Hospital, Karachi

Speakers:

Prof. Peter Schwartz
Board of Directors, International Diabetes Federation, Germany
Prof. Uzma Khan
Professor of Medicine, University of Missouri-Columbia
Dr. V Mohan
Chairman, Madras Diabetes Research Foundation, India
Dr. Asma Ahmed
Assistant Professor, Endocrinology, Aga Khan University
Time:

9:00 - 11:00 AM

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January 21, 2026 #

Neonatology Pearls

Description: This “half-day academic symposium” will be honored by the presence of Professor Khalid N. Haque from the

Description:

This “half-day academic symposium” will be honored by the presence of Professor Khalid N. Haque from the United States and Professor Junaid Muhib Khan from the UAE—both internationally recognized leaders in the field of neonatology. Their participation represents a unique opportunity for clinicians and trainees to engage with globally respected experts and benefit from their extensive clinical and academic experience.

 Venue:

Seminar Hall, 4th Floor, IHHN, Korangi Campus, Karachi

Moderator:

Dr. Saneeda Bibi
Fellow Neonatology, IHHN

Professors:

Prof. Junaid Muhib Khan
MD. CMQ. FRCP. FAAF. FAAP, Director of Medical Education and Senior Consultant Neonatology, Professor, Paediatrics at Gulf Medical University
Professor Khalid N. Haque
FRCPCH (Eng.), FRCP (Lond, Edin, Ire), FPAMS (Pak), MBA, DCH (Lond), DTM&H (Liv), Visiting Faculty Professor, University of Child Health Science and Children's Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan
Time:

10:00 AM - 01:00 PM

 Registration Fees:

PKR 1,000 per person

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November 22, 2025 #

Comprehensive Understanding of the Principles of Club Foot from Diagnosis, Casting to Bracing and Follow-Up Care. Hands on Demonstration of Casting and Tenotomy on Club Feet

Venue: Conference Room, Blood Centre, Indus Hospital & Health Network, Karachi Speakers: Prof. Muhammad Amin Chinoy Professor, Trauma

Venue:

Conference Room, Blood Centre, Indus Hospital & Health Network, Karachi

Speakers:

Prof. Muhammad Amin Chinoy
Professor, Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery, Executive Director, Physical Rehabilitation Directorate, Indus Hospital & Health Network
Prof. Anisuddin Bhatti
Professor Orthopaedic, Trauma & Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Ziauddin University Hospital - Clifton
Prof. Mansoor Ali Khan
Clinical Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery Chair, Aga Khan University Hospital
Dr. Syed Kamran Ahmed
Professor, Orthopedic Surgery Chair, Surgery & Allied Services, Indus Hospital & Health Network
Prof. Nusrat Rasheed
Professor Orthopaedic Surgery, Dow International Medical College, Dow University of Health Sciences
Dr. Muhammad Asif Peracha
Assistant Professor, Liaquat National Hospital
Dr. Ayesha Saeed
Consultant Paediatric, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Indus Hospital & Health Network
Dr. Pervez Ali
Associate Professor, Paediatric orthopaedic and trauma, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) and Jinnah Sindh Medical University (JSMU)
Dr. Syed Ali Anwar Jillani
Consultant Pediatric, Orthopedic Surgeon, Indus Hospital & Health Network
Dr. Yasir Mohib
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgery, Aga Khan University Hospital
Muhammad Noman Parekh
Assistant Professor, Dow University of Health Sciences
Dr. Muhammad Jameel
Assistant Professor, Civil Hospital & Dow University of Health Sciences
Time:

8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

 Registration Fees:

PKR 3,000 per person

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Rs. 12000

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Rs. 8000

Student/Resident

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