22/10/2025
A Historic Teachers’ Day Celebration at NICH-
Honouring Mentors on Teachers’ Day
The National Institute of Child Health (NICH), Karachi, a clinical teaching hospital affiliated with Jinnah Sindh Medical University (JSMU), proudly celebrated Teachers’ Day for the first time, paying tribute to its mentors and senior doctors who have dedicated their lives to paediatric healthcare and medical education.
The event was an initiative of Dr. Bader-u-Nisa Sodhar, Associate Professor and Head of Medical Unit-III, NICH/JSMU, whose sincere efforts made the occasion truly memorable. In a touching tribute, she unveiled the portrait of Dr. Razia Rahmatullah, the visionary founder of NICH, outside the NICH Auditorium, honouring her lifelong contributions to child health.
The ceremony was honored by the presence of distinguished personalities including Prof. Zeenat Isani, Prof. Syed Jamal Raza, Prof. Khalid Mahmood, Prof. Jamshed Akhter, Prof. Mashal Khan, Dr. Sidiqa Ibrahim, Dr. Yasmeen Qazi, and Ms. Shabana Nazir, along with faculty members, postgraduate trainees, and nursing students. Shields and photo frames were presented as tokens of appreciation to teachers and colleagues for their lasting impact and mentorship.
Vice Chancellor JSMU, Professor Amjad Siraj Memon, appreciated the meaningful initiative and commended NICH for honouring its mentors with such respect and gratitude.