Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Institute of Cardiology, Quetta

25/09/2025

🎉 **World Pharmacists Day Celebration at SMBZAN ICQ** 🎉

Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Institute of Cardiology (SMBZAN ICQ), Quetta, proudly celebrated **World Pharmacists Day** with great enthusiasm.

💊 On this special occasion, a cake-cutting ceremony was held to honor the invaluable contributions of pharmacists in healthcare. The cake was cut by **Chief Executive Officer / Hospital Director, Brig Omer Iftikhar Kahloon**, who graced the event with his presence and words of appreciation.

👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️ The ceremony was attended by all Heads of Departments (HODs) and senior faculty members, highlighting the collaborative spirit and recognition of the crucial role pharmacists play in ensuring safe and effective patient care.

This event not only celebrated the dedication of pharmacists but also emphasized SMBZAN ICQ’s commitment to advancing healthcare services in Balochistan.

🌟 Together, we acknowledge and appreciate our pharmacists for their hard work, expertise, and tireless efforts in improving patient outcomes and supporting the medical community.

📌 **Happy World Pharmacists Day!**

22/09/2025

📢 2-Day Workshop on Radiation Protection & Shielding Calculations

Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Institute of Cardiology (SMBZAN ICQ), Quetta, successfully hosted a 2-day workshop on Radiation Protection and Shielding Calculations of X-Ray/CT Exposure, organized by Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority (PNRA) Regional Nuclear Safety Directorate-III.

👨‍⚕️ The workshop was actively attended by the Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Department of SMBZAN ICQ.
✨ The opening session was led by Mr. Ghulab Ali Director RNSD-III, while the training sessions were conducted by Syed Ramzan, SSO and Imran Khan, PSO.
📜 The workshop concluded with closing remarks by Mr. Ghulab Ali Director RNSD-III and CEO/Hospital Director Brig Omer Iftikhar Khaloon, followed by the distribution of certificates to participants.

This initiative reflects our continuous commitment to ensuring the highest standards of radiation safety, patient care, and professional development at SMBZAN ICQ. 💙

19/09/2025

✨ A New Milestone in Cardiac Care at SMBZAN ICQ ✨

We are proud to announce the inauguration of the Nuclear Medicine Department at Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Institute of Cardiology (SMBZAN ICQ), Quetta.

The inauguration ceremony was led by CEO/Hospital Director Brig Omer Iftikhar Khaloon.

Distinguished guests included:

Dr. Hafiz Khush Naseeb Ahmad Director (CENAR)

Dr. Muddasir Iqbal, Nuclear Physician (PIC Lahore)

Dr. Muhammad Sadiq, Nuclear Physician (CENAR)

Dr. Shagufta, Nuclear Physician (CENAR)

Col Muhammad Tauqeer Malik, Additional Hospital Director SMBZAN ICQ

SMBZAN ICQ HODs

This achievement marks another step forward in strengthening advanced diagnostic and treatment facilities for the people of Balochistan. 💙

12/09/2025

"BREAKING MEDICAL MILESTONE! 🚨💖 Our team at SMBZAN Institute of Cardiology, Quetta, achieved a HUGE success with a Transcatheter Pulmonary Valvotomy in a 2-month-old infant with Pulmonary Atresia & Intact ventricular septum!

Despite the unavailability of radiofrequency ablation equipment in Pakistan, our Pediatric Cardiology team innovatively used a transcatheter approach to save the tiny heart!

The outcome was phenomenal: Oxygen saturations improved from 55% to 90% 🌟 Kudos to our incredible team of Pediatric Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, and Anesthesia for their expertise and dedication! 🙌 "

05/09/2025

Historic Milestone in Cardiac Care at SMBZAN ICQ

Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Institute of Cardiology (SMBZAN ICQ), Quetta, achieved multiple firsts with the inauguration of its Electrophysiology Lab and the successful performance of the first-ever cardiac electrophysiology case in Balochistan.

The First Cardiac Electrophysiology Workshop was led by Dr. Mir Waqas Baloch, HOD Cardiac Electrophysiology SMBZAN ICQ, with the distinguished expertise of Prof Brig Azmat Hayat.

A cake-cutting ceremony was held to celebrate the occasion, graced by Brig Omer Iftikhar Kahloon, CEO/Hospital Director, Col Muhammad Tauqeer Malik, Additional Hospital Director, senior faculty, and staff.

This milestone marks a new era of advanced arrhythmia treatment and training in Balochistan, reaffirming SMBZAN ICQ’s commitment to excellence in cardiac care.

15/08/2025

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28/07/2025

Historic Milestone Achieved at SMBZAN ICQ: First TAVI Procedure Performed in Balochistan
A groundbreaking moment in the medical history of Balochistan was marked at the Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Institute of Cardiology (SMBZAN ICQ), where the first-ever TAVI (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation) procedure was successfully performed in the province.

This complex and life-saving interventional procedure was carried out by Dr. Asaad Akbar Khan, Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, along with the highly skilled Cardiology Team of SMBZAN ICQ. This achievement underscores the institute’s growing expertise and unwavering commitment to delivering world-class cardiac care in Balochistan.

To commemorate this milestone, a cake-cutting ceremony was held at the institute, attended by Chief Executive Officer / Hospital Director Brigadier Omer Iftikhar Kahloon, Additional Hospital Director Colonel Muhammad Tauqeer Malik, and esteemed faculty and staff members.

This success is a testament to the clinical excellence at SMBZAN ICQ and a beacon of hope for cardiac patients in the region.