Peshawar Medical College

17/11/2025

15/11/2025

Quality Control Programme Conducts Inspection Visits to Mercy and Kuwait Teaching Hospitals
Peshawar, November 2025 — The Quality Control Programme of Peshawar Medical College (PMC), led by Director Dr. Maqsood Ali, conducted comprehensive inspection visits to Mercy Teaching Hospital and Kuwait Teaching Hospital. He was accompanied by committee members Dr. Luqman, Dr. Salma, and Engineer Junaid ur Rahman.
During the visits, the inspection team was assisted by the Medical Superintendents, Dr. Ghias Rajab at Mercy Teaching Hospital (MTH) and Dr. Abdul Aziz Zia at Kuwait Teaching Hospital (KTH), along with their technical and administrative teams. The visits focused on evaluating quality assurance standards, infrastructure, patient care services and adherence to institutional protocols.
The committee emphasized the importance of continuous improvement in service delivery, patient care and operational efficiency.

12/11/2025

A comprehensive CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Workshop was conducted at Peshawar Medical College, aimed at equipping medical students with essential life-saving skills.
The sessions were facilitated by Dr. Saqib Qureshi, Dr. Abdur Rauf and Dr. Rahid ullah who guided students through practical demonstrations and hands-on training. The activity emphasized the importance of immediate and effective response during cardiac emergencies, fostering clinical confidence among participants.
The workshop was part of the college’s ongoing commitment to enhancing medical training through experiential learning.

11/11/2025

Peshawar Medical College Laboratories Launch Liver Profile Package
Mercy Teaching Hospital Lab, ( Peshawar Medical College Laboratories), has announced a special diagnostic package for liver health , the “Liver Profile”,aimed at providing accessible and quality healthcare services to the community.
The Liver Profile includes:
• Blood Complete (CBC)
• Liver Function Test (LFT)
• HCV Antibody (CLIA)
• HBsAg (CLIA)
The package is offered at an discounted rate of Rs. 3300/-, with the added convenience of free home sample collection. Patients can avail of this service by contacting the morning helpline 0311-1942271 or evening helpline 0336-9170926.
Collection points for this facility are available at:
• Peshawar Medical College (Tel: 091-5202107)
• Kuwait Teaching Hospital (Tel: 091-5711418)
• Mercy Teaching Hospital (Tel: 5843917)
• Prime Teaching Hospital (Tel: 5200633)
The laboratories are operational 24/7, ensuring continuous patient support and report accessibility.
Online reports can be accessed at www.prime.pathology.

09/11/2025

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08/11/2025

Ex-PMC Graduate Dr. Asma Ghani Brings Honour to Peshawar Medical College with MRCOG Success

Dr. Asma Ghani, an alumna of Peshawar Medical College (PMC), has brought great honour to her alma mater and the country by securing 6th position worldwide and 2nd position in Pakistan in the Part 3 MRCOG Examination conducted by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), United Kingdom.
Dr. Ghani achieved an exceptional 83%, far exceeding the required pass mark of 62%, as confirmed in the official result letter issued by RCOG.
Her remarkable performance reflects her outstanding clinical competence, excellent communication skills, and strong commitment to patient safety , qualities nurtured during her training at Peshawar Medical College.

08/11/2025

Peshawar Medical College Laboratories Launch Comprehensive Dengue Profile Testing Facility
The Mercy Teaching Hospital, Peshawar laboratories have launched a comprehensive Dengue Profile Testing Facility to support timely diagnosis and effective management of dengue cases during the ongoing seasonal outbreak.
The new diagnostic package includes:
• Blood Complete (CBC)
• Dengue ICT (IgG & IgM)
• Dengue ICT-NS1 Ag
The complete dengue profile is being offered at a subsidized price of Rs. 1150, with the added convenience of free home sample collection for patients across Peshawar.
Collection points have been established at all Prime Foundation-affiliated hospitals, including:
• Peshawar Medical College
• Kuwait Teaching Hospital
• Mercy Teaching Hospital
• Prime Teaching Hospital
For public ease, the laboratories are also providing online access to test reports via www.prime.pathology.

07/11/2025

The Prime Foundation has announced the commencement of its new institute, Prime College of Allied Health Sciences, affiliated with Khyber Medical University (KMU).
The college will offer five BS degree programs for the Session 2025–2029, including:
• BS Medical Lab Technology (MLT)
• BS Dental Technology
• BS Anesthesia Technology
• BS Optometry
• BS Radiology Technology
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants must have F.Sc (Pre-Medical) or an equivalent qualification with at least 50% marks in Biology. Candidates holding a 2-year Paramedical Diploma may also apply by submitting an IBCC Equivalency Certificate.
Admissions are open to candidates from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including merged districts, AJK, and Gilgit-Baltistan, subject to KMU-CAT 2025 qualification and merit-based selection.

01/11/2025

FCPS II/MCPS Extended TOACS Preparatory Workshop Held at Peshawar Medical College

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Peshawar Medical College and Allied Hospitals, successfully organized the FCPS II/MCPS Extended TOACS Preparatory Workshop on October 29, 2025.

The workshop aimed to enhance the clinical preparedness of postgraduate trainees for the FCPS II and MCPS examinations through hands-on practice sessions, interactive discussions, and focused reviews of challenging examination topics.

The event was organized under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Tehniyat Ishaq (HOD) Prof. Dr. Samdana Wahab, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Shandana Bawar, with active contributions from a distinguished team of facilitators, including:
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mahjabeena S. Ghayur from khyber Teaching Hospital
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nazia LRH
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wajiha Saeed LRH
• Asst Prof. Dr. Afra
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Rubina Qadeer
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Humaira
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Farzana Burki
• Dr. Asma Ghani
• Dr. Nafeesa Ghani
• Dr. Aisha Ali

The workshop was graced by patron of Prime Foundation Prof. Dr. Najibul Haq ,Dean PMC Prof. Dr. Hafeez ur Rahman, and Prof. Dr. Mohammad Aman Khan, Principal, Peshawar Medical College, who appreciated the efforts of the organizing team. They emphasized the importance of continuous professional development and clinical skill enhancement for postgraduate trainees to meet the evolving standards of patient care.

31/10/2025

Prof. Muhammad Irfan (Professor of Psychiatry, PMC), who has served as President-Elect for the past three years, now assumes office as President of the World Association of Cultural Psychiatry (WACP) for the 2025–2028 term. Mabrook to him, and to the entire PMC and Prime Foundation fraternity. We pray that he continues to excel and make a lasting impact, especially in advancing WACP’s one of the thematic focus area on the integration of faith, science, and mental health.