Official Visit of PATHWEL Delegation to Razi Hospital, Islamabad

​ISLAMABAD (May 21, 2026): A high-profile delegation representing Pathwel visited Razi Hospital, CBR Society, Islamabad, to hold detailed discussions on the eradication and prevention of Thalassemia.
​The distinguished visiting delegation comprised:

​Dr. Major General (R) Parvez Ahmed Head of BMT at PATHWEL & Former Commandant, BMTC, CMH Rawalpindi

​Dr. Nasir Mahmood Medical Superintendent (MS) at PATHWEL & Former MS, Benazir Bhutto Hospital, Rawalpindi

​Engr. Khalid Mahmood Executive Council Member & Coordinator, Thalassemia Prevention Program

​Razi Hospital Representation

​The host institution was represented by key officials, including:

​Dr. Shahid Ansari (Deputy Medical Director)

​Dr. Mahvish (Deputy Director, Razi Hospital)

​Syed Asif Gillani (Coordinator, Alkhidmat Foundation, Islamabad)

​Meeting Highlights

​Syed Asif Gillani warmly welcomed the honorable guests upon their arrival. The core focus of the meeting remained on developing effective strategies for Thalassemia screening and awareness.
​At the conclusion of the session, both organizations successfully reached a consensus to establish a robust Prevention Coordination framework, aiming to work together closely for the screening, early diagnosis, and prevention of Thalassemia.

PATHWEL Marks International Thalassemia Day at PC Rawalpindi

Rawalpindi, 12 May: Pakistan Thalassemia Welfare Society (PATHWEL) organized a ceremony at Pearl Continental Hotel to mark International Thalassemia Day.

The event was attended by children with thalassemia and their families, NGOs, members of the business community, philanthropists, media representatives, hematologists, and PATHWEL staff.

Chief Guest Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan, advisor & national coordinator to the Prime Minister on tourism and a renowned entrepreneur, philanthropist, and business leader, expressed solidarity with children suffering from thalassemia and appreciated PATHWEL’s services for patients. He announced financial support for PATHWEL and urged the business community to join hands in efforts to care, cure, and prevent thalassemia.

Speeches were delivered by Maj Gen Suhaib Ahmed (retd), President of Pakistan Thalassemia Welfare Society (PATHWEL) and Maj Gen Parvez Ahmed (retd), Managing Director of PATHWEL, emphasizing blood donation, awareness, screening, and better treatment facilities.

The ceremony also featured performances by children with thalassemia and concluded with a pledge to work together for a thalassemia-free Pakistan.

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