Dr. Gaffar Billo
CURRICULUM VITAE
(Brief)
PERSONAL DATA
Name : Prof. Abdul Gaffar Billoo
Father’s Name : Mr. Ibrahim Billoo
Date of Birth : January 14, 1937
Place of Birth : Junagarh, INDIA
Nationality : Pakistani
Present Address : 3-A, Justice Inamullah Road, Hill Park, Karachi, 74800.
Marital Status : Married in 1960
Name of Spouse : Mrs. Hajra Billoo
NAME AND AGES OF CHILDREN
NAME SEX DOB
Dr. Samad Billoo Male 15-10-1961
Farhat Amin Female 5-6-1966
Seema Razzak Female 10-4-1969
Dr. Sadaf Faisal Female 16-10-1972
QUALIFICATION
” M.B.B.S. DOW 1959
” D.C.H. GLASGOW (UK) 1962
” DTM&H ENGLAND 1962
” M.R.C.P. EDINBURG (UK) 1964 OCTOBER
” M.R.C.P. GLASGOW (UK) 1964 OCTOBER
” F.R.C.P. EDINBURG (UK) 1986
Training
” Dow Medical College 1954 – 1959 (passed MBBS in 1959).
” House Officer in Paediatric August 1959 to August 1960 (JPMC).
” General Practice September 1960 to September 1961 (Karachi).
PROCEEDED TO U.K. FOR FURTHER TRAINING IN PAEDIATRICS.October,1961.
” Proceeded to U.K. for further training in Tropical Medicine & Child Health, September 1961.
” Training in Tropical Medicine at London Institute of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene, October 1961 to February 1962 (passed DTM&H during this period).
” Postgraduate training in Paediatric at Royal Hospital for Sick Children Glasgow under Prof. J. Hutchison, April 1962 to February 1963 (passed D.C.H. during this period).
” House Officer in General Medicine (Scotland) February 1963 to August 1963.
” Registrar in Paediatric at Seafield Sick Children Hospital Ayashire Scotland August 1963 to March 1965 (passed MRCP (Glasgow) and MRCP (Edin) during this period).
Returned back to serve Pakistan. March, 1965.
Professional Assignments
” Research Physician in Cardiovascular Disease Research Project in Rheumatic Fever, August 1965 to August 1967.
” Chief of the Department and Consultant Pediatrician to Holy Family, Karachi September 1967 to December 1970.
” Chief of the Department and Assistant Professor of Paediatrics to Dow Medical College & Civil Hospital Karachi, December 1970 to April 1977.
” Professor of Paediatrics & Head of the Department of Paediatrics, Dow Medical & Civil Hospital Karachi, April 1977 to January 1997. Trained 152 Junior & Senior Pediatrician.
” Dean, Faculty of Medicine, Karachi University, August 1994 – January 1997.
” Professor of Paediatrics (Honorary), the Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi. September 1997-August 1998.
” Chairman Department of Paediatrics, The Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, September 1, 1998 to December 31, 2004.
” Professor of paediatrics, The Aga Khan University, Karachi
January 1, 2005 to date.
Professional Contribution To Paediatrics. Child Health Primary Health Care & Community Development.
” Founder and Chairman Health and Nutrition Development Society (HANDS).
” Member Board of Trustees Fatmid Foundation 1987-to date
” Chairman Hospital management committee Khardar General Hospital 1990-to date.
” Member Global Technical Advisory Group – World Health Organization for Control Diarrhoeal Diseases – 1980-1983.
” Member Breast feeding steering committee Sindh 1990- to date
” Member Regional Technical Advisory Group – World Health Organization for Expanded Program Immunization – 1993-1996.
” Member Federal Technical Advisory Group for Expanded Program Immunization and Control of Diarrhoeal Diseases- 1994-todate.
” Member National Steering Committee for World Summit for Children from August 2000 – May 2002.
” Convenor, National Alliance for Children, February 2001 to date.
” Member Social Welfare & Women Development, November 2001 to date.
” Member, Regional Technical Advisory Group (EMRO) – WHO for Polio Eradication, 2003 – to date.
” Member, Technical Advisory Group Pakistan for Polio Eradication, 2002 todate.
” Member, Working Group for Early Child Care – Pakistan from 2002 – todate
Professional Contribution towards Medical Education & Postgraduate Medical Education
” Started (1972 – todate) for the first time Postgraduate training courses for DCH, MCPS, FCPS & MD in Paediatrics at Dow Medical College & Civil Hospital, Karachi.
” Trained more than 250 specialists in Paediatrics so far some of whom are already Professors and Heads of the Departments and Institutions’.
” Examiner for MBBS, DCH, MCPS, FCPS & MD from 1975 – todate.
” Brought Revolutionary changes in the whole MBBS examination system and eliminated cheating as well as introduced the centralized system of examination on the appointment as Dean, Faculty of Medicine, and Karachi University from August 1994 – January 1997.
” Member Academic council Ziauddin Medical University 1995 to date.
” Member Academic council Esra University Hyderabad.
Contribution at Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi.
” Introduce the Integrated Management of Childhood Illness training for Undergraduate and Postgraduate students.
” Department of Paediatrics in collaboration with Aga Khan Health Services conducted more than 20 courses including Federal Government training of IMCI and trained more than 500 health care providers.
” Strengthened the collaboration with Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto and Karolinska Institute, Sweden for training of Paediatric subspecialties for AKU and Pakistan.
” Several research projects of Department of Paediatrics in collaboration with HANDS, AKF, UNICEF, WHO are going on in the field of Maternal and Child Health.
” Established Data Management Unit and strengthened the Paediatric Research in AKU.
” Funds raising for the patients welfare program, 2001- to date.
” Funds raising for the VIII Annual Health Sciences Symposium, on EARLY CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT, at AKU, In 2002.
” Funds and Zakat collection for the needy patients in AKUH.
Contribution to Child Health and Paediatrics
” Established Paediatric and Neonatal Care services for the first time
” Holy Family Hospital, Karachi in 1965.
” Baqai Medical University in 1970
” Civil Hospital and Dow Medical College, Karachi in 1971
” Habib Medical Centre in 1982 – 83
” Kharadhar General Hospital in 1990 & 2000.
” 1st EPI Program at Holy Family Hospital, Karachi in 1967.
” 1st EPI Program at Civil Hospital & Dow Medical College in 1971
(Well ahead of Pakistan’s EPI Program which started in 1980)
Contribution to Advocacy and Health Education through Media.
” Two discussions on BBC Urdu service on problem of children in developing countries.
” Delivered more than 50 Radio talks on Health Education and The Major Problems of Child Health in Pakistan.
” Delivered more than 30 talks on PTV on major child health problems.
” Participated in two International documentaries on:-
1. “IMMODIUM STORY” interviewed and telecasted by Yorkshire Television, in London, which ultimately resulted in deregistration of the anti-motility drugs from various countries of the world.
2. “HAZARDS OF BOTTLE FEEDING” interviewed and telecasted by Australian Broadcast Corporation Television. THIS DOCUMENTARY IS NOW BEING USED BY WHO IN LACTATION MANAGEMENT training courses in Developing Countries.
” Written article about irrational use of drugs, titled “Medicine is no Substitute for Health” published in Daily Dawn on January 27, 1993.
” Written articles about National Immunization Days in various National Newspapers, such as:
Dawn English April 20, 1994 and May 20, 1994
Dawn Gujrati May 20, 1994
Hilal-e-Pakistan (Sindh) on April 23, 1994 & May 19, 1994
Daily Jang on April 27, 1994.
Awami Awaz (Sindh) May 20, 1994.
Dawn English, February 7, 2001
Awards and Shields
” President of Pakistan Gold Medal (PPA) for outstanding contribution to Child Health.
” Gold Medal by Sind Graduates Association for Health Services in Sind.
” Shield by PIMA for Ethical Health Services to Pakistan.
” Shield by Federal Ministry of Health, Pakistan for contribution to IMCI training.
” Sitara e Imtiaz awarded by president of Pakistan, for outstanding contribution to child health and medical education, March, 2007.
Scientific Contribution
” 90 Scientific papers and Guest Lectures presented to International & National conferences, symposia, and seminars.(details available on request)
” Organized 50 Provincial, National, International scientific and training conferences, symposia, seminars and workshops in different parts of Pakistan.
National and International Conferences
Organized several conferences and symposia nationally and internationally.
Following are some of major and outstanding events:-
” Prevention of Diarrhea, Role of Media.
” Rational use of Drug
” Child Abuse
” PPA Biennial International Conference 1992
” Golden Jubilee, DMC and CHK, Centenury International Conference, CHK, 1997.
” IV International Common Wealth Conference on Diarrhea and Malnutrtion 1998.
” Generated financial support for International Conference of Early Childhood Care and Development in 2002 at Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi.
PUBLICATIONS
” Editor Medical News 1967-73.
” Assistant Editor Pakistan Paediatric Journals, 1978-82.
” “Postgraduate Paediatrics Education in Pakistan: its problems and solutions. Published in DOCTOR Medical News Letter.
” “Management of Neonatal Tetanus-Role of Mothers in Increasing Survival Rates”, published in Medical Quarterly Journal “SPECIALIST” Vol. 8, No. 2, January-March, 1992.
” Translated and Published Acute Respiratory Infection Material (Modules and Charts Especially Health Messages for Home Care) of WHO and Federal ARI Cell in Urdu (National Language) and Sindhi (Provincial Language).
” Translated and Published Materials on Diarrhoea (Charts, Pamphlets and Posters Especially Health Messages for Mothers) of WHO and Federal CDD Cell in Urdu (National Language) and Sindhi (Provincial Language).
” Translated and Published Materials on Breastfeeding (Charts, Pamphlets and Posters Especially Health Messages for Home Care) of WHO and Federal CDD Cell in Urdu (National Language) and Sindhi (Provincial Language).
” Published a book on “Management of Diarrhoea in Children” A Manual for Family Physicians-1994.
” Published an article on “Persistent Diarrhoea” August 1-14, 1994 DOCTOR Medical News Letter.
” “Management of Child Survival” a Manual for health workers, undergraduate and family Physicians.
” Jointly edited special publication of JPMA on 26 research papers on ARI in Pakistan.
” Member Editorial Advisory Committee – Asian Medical News.
” Member Editorial Advisory Committee – ARI News Pakistan.
” Member Editorial Advisory Committee – Pakistan Medical Journal.
” Member Editorial Advisory Committee – Medical Progress.
” Member International Advisory Council – Dialogue on Diarrhoea, Published from London & Pakistan.
Founded Health & Nutrition Development Society (HANDS)
Established non profit, non government, non political and voluntarily Health & Nutrition Development Society (HANDS) in 1979 for improvement and capacity building of rural communities.
HANDS health education, poverty alleviation programs are operating in twenty districts of Sindh in which total beneficiary villages are mote than 15000 whose population is more than nine million. HANDS Center for Community Development is providing trainings for Community Midwives, Community Dispensers, Community Teachers, Capacity Building and leadership development program for Men and Women, Community Organization (COs), Saving and Credit for Mid Level managers, Reproductive Heath (RH)/Adolescence, Reproductive Health (ARH) for CHWs and Managers.
All of these training are to give empowerment to the poorest of poor, so that their status of livelihood would improve.
Name of Spouse : Mrs. Hajra BillooNAME AND AGES OF CHILDREN NAME SEX AGE MARRIED Dr. Samad Billoo Male 50Years MarriedFarhat Amin Female 45 Years MarriedSeema Razzak Female 42Years MarriedDr. Sadaf Billoo Female 39 Years Married QUALIFICATION” M.B.B.S. DOW 1959” D.C.H. GLASGOW (UK) 1962” DTM&H ENGLAND 1962” M.R.C.P. EDINBURG (UK) 1964 OCTOBER” M.R.C.P. GLASGOW (UK) 1964 OCTOBER” F.R.C.P. EDINBURG (UK) 1986EXPERIENCE” House Officer in Paediatric August 1959 to August 1960 (JPMC).” General Practice September 1960 to September 1961 (Karachi).” Proceed to U.K. for further training in Tropical Medicine & Child Health, September 1961.” Training in Tropical Medicine at London Institute of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene, October 1961 to February 1962 (acquired DTM&H).” Postgraduate training in Paediatric at Royal Hospital for Sick Children Glasgow under Prof. J. Hutchison, April 1962 to February 1963. Passed D.C.H. during this period.” House Officer in General Medicine (Scotland) February 1963 to August 1963.” Registrar in Paediatric at Seafield Sick Children Hospital Ayashire Scotland August 1963 to March 1965.” Returned to Pakistan in 1965” Worked as Research Physician in Cardiovascular Disease Research Project in Rheumatic Fever from August 1965 to August 1967.” Appointed as Chief of the Department and Consultant Pediatrician to Holy Family, Karachi from September 1967 to December 1970.” Appointed as Chief of the Department and Assistant Professor of Paediatrics to Dow Medical College & Civil Hospital Karachi from December 1970 to April 1977.” Worked as Professor of Paediatrics & Head for the Department of Paediatrics, Dow Medical & Civil Hospital Karachi from April 1977 to January 1997.” The first and the only Paediatrician appointed as Dean, Faculty of Medicine, in any of the university in the history of Pakistan – University of Karachi, from April 1994 to January 1997.” Professor of Paediatrics (Honorary), The Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi from September 1997 to August 1998.” Professor & Chairman Department of Paediatrics, The Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi from September 1998 -2004.” Professor Department of Paediatrics, The Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi from January 01, 2005 – to date ” Founder Member and Chairman Health and Nutrition Development Society (HANDS).PAPER PRESENTED AT VARIOUS SYMPOSIA/SEMINARS/CONFERENCES (NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL)INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES” Presented paper on “64 Cases of Mitral Stenosis in young adolescents 16 years & below” at Afro-Asian Paediatric Conference held in February 1968 at Karachi.” Presented paper on “Acute Intestinal Ameobiasis in Infants & Children effect of Tinidazele” at South East Asian Conference on Tropical Medicine held in Seoul, Korea, in May 1973.” Presented a paper on “A Study of 2000 cases of Neonatal Tetanus” at 4th Asian Paediatric Conference held in Seoul, South Korea in September 1982.” Presented a paper on “Hepatitis in Infants & Children” at 4th Asian Paediatric Conference held at Seoul, South Korea in September 1982.” Presented paper on “Cystic Fibrosis in No-Caucasians” at International Paediatrics Conference of Manila, Philippines held on November 7-12, 1983.” Presented Paper on “Prevalence of Prevention of Neonatal Tetanus in Pakistan in the XI International Conference of Gynae & Obst. held on September 15-20, 1985 at Berlin, West Germany.” Presented paper on “Problems of Child Health in Pakistan” in the 6th International Conference, jointly organized by Dow Medical College, Association of Pakistan Physicians of North America and Dow Medical College Alumni Association held in Karachi from December 20-22, 1985.” Respondent & Guest Speaker, at 3rd International Conference on Maternal & Child Health, organized by International Association for Maternal & Neonatal Health (IAMNH Geneva), November 1987, Lahore.” Presented papers as Guest Speaker on “Acute Bacterial Meningitis and Neonatal Tetanus”, at 2nd International Paediatric Conference at U.A.E. December 14-16, 1987.” Presented two papers (i) Bronchial Asthma (ii) Short Course Chemotherapy in Tuberculosis Children at 6th International Paediatric Congress held at Tokyo, Japan, March 27-31, 1988.” Presented a paper on “Sepsis & DIC” in Sharjah Conference in Sharjah on January 27, 1990.” Presented a paper in a Plenary Session on “Classification and Diagnosis of ARI for First Level Health Care Facility at 11th Biennial International Conference Paediatrics at Karachi, February 4-7, 1992.” Presented two paper on “Simple Health Messages and Their Impact on Exclusive Breastfeeding” and “Nutritional Anaemia in Children” at 12th International Biennial Paediatric Conference & VIII Asian Pre-Congress Workshop, jointly organized by Pakistan Paediatric Association and British Paediatric Association, February 2-5, 1994 at Lahore.” Presented a paper on “Primary Child Health Care in Pakistan” in the Scientific Session of Congress 1996 held in Lahore, January 15-17, 1996. Jointly organized by College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow.” Presented two papers “Role of Community Health Workers (CHW) in Detection and Intervention of Pneumonia in Pakistani Children under 5″ and Disease Pattern in Children in Pakistan” at International Congress of Paediatric at Cairo, Egypt, September 10-15, 1995.” Presented a paper on “Typhoid-Role of Cefixime” at Indonesia Bali, 1997.NATIONAL CONFERENCES” Presented paper on “Transient Lactose Intolerance in Infants & Children. Study of 50 Cases” at 3rd Biennial Paediatrics Conference held at Lahore in March 1976.” Presented paper on “Outbreak of Cholera in Karachi, study of 5192 Infants 7 Children” at 4th Biennial Paediatrics Conference held at Peshawar in February 1978.” Presented paper on “Acute Pyogenic Liver Abscess in Children 12 Cases” at 4th Biennial Paediatrics Conference held at Peshawar in February 1978.” Presented paper on “Fosfomycin in Pyogenic Infections in Children, 100 Cases” at 5th Biennial Paediatrics Conference held at Islamabad in March 1980.” Presented paper on “Pattern of Anaemia in Pakistani Infants & Children, Analysis of 250 Cases”, at 5th Biennial Paediatrics Conference held at Islamabad in March 1980.” Presented paper on “Neonatal Tetanus, 4th Year Study” at 6th Biennial Paediatrics Conference held at Karachi in February 1982.” Presented a paper on “Dermatological Problems in Rural Children”, at 1st National Dermatological Conference held at Karachi in February 1982.” Presented a paper on “Role of Hospital in Primary Health Care in Rural Children Experience in Sindh” at Muzafarrabad (Azad Jammu & Kashmir) Conference held on October 3-5, 1983.” Presented a paper on “6 Years Experiences in Neonatal Tetanus” at Biennial Scientific Conference and Intensive Course organized by Social of Obstetricians and Gynecologist of Pakistan at Karachi from October 19-21, 1983.” Presented 4 papers:” Tuberculosis in Children.” The Etiology of Anaemia in Pakistani Children.” Cystoic Fibrosis in Pakistan Children.” Cardiac Problems in Children at VII Biennial Paediatrics Conference held at Lahore from February 28, 1984 to March 2, 1984.” Presented paper on “Primary Health Care in Villages of Karachi” at XVI Biennial Medical Conference of P.M.A. (Karachi Branch) held on November 23-27, 1984.” Presented paper on “Cardiac Problems in Children” in the 3rd Annual Conference of Cardiology held at Hyderabad from February 14-15, 1985.” Presented three papers “KAP Survey of Mothers Regarding Diarrhoea”, “Liver Disorder” and “Feeding & Weaning Practices in Management of Acute Diarrhoea” at 9th Biennial Paediatric Paediatrics Conference, held at Peshawar March 21-24, 1988.” Presented a paper on “Liver Diseases in Children” and “Feeding & Weaning Practices” on 5th Gastroenterology Conference at Sheraton Hotel, Karachi on February 23, 1989.” Presented a paper on “Management of Bronchial Asthma in Children” in Update Paediatric Conference at Liaquat National Hospital, Karachi on November 23, 1989.” Presented a paper on “Rehabilitation of Severely Marasmic Children on the CPD Basis” in 10th Biennial Paediatric Conference on May 9-11, 1990 at Quetta.” Presented a paper on “Neonatal Tetanus” in Gynae & Obst Conference from September 15-18, 1990 in Karachi.” Presented a paper on “Acute Respiratory Infections”, at 1st Annual Conference of Memon Professional Forum at Karachi on December 7, 1990.” Presented two papers on “Microcytic Anaemia – An Usual Presentation of Gaucher’s Disease in our Children” and “Postgraduate Paediatric Education Problems and Solutions” in 5th Annual Paediatric Conference at Marree, Pakistan, from June 12-14, 1991.” Presented a paper on “Polio-CHK Data”, during one day conference on “Polio and it Prevention” as a Special Guest, organized by Mehran Press International at Karachi on December 27, 1992.” Presented a paper on “National CDD Programme of the Government of Pakistan, where we are heading”, also presented a scientific paper on “Simple Health Message and their Impact on Duration of Breastfeeding” in 6th National Conference of Pakistan Paediatric Association April 28-30, 1993 at Swat.” Presented three papers “Early Intervention in Prevention of Childhood Asthma”, “Disease Pattern in Children” and “Cholera Epidemic, Role of Institutions in Preventing and Controlling it” at 7th National Paediatric Conference, April 26-28, 1995 at Quetta.” Presented a paper on “Childhood Asthma – Role of Guidelines in Asthma Management”, during 2nd Biennial Conference on “Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases”, Karachi, November 22-24, 1995. Organized by the Society of Chest Physicians Pakistan.INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIA” Presented 3 papers on “Cystic Fibrosis”, “CNS Infections”, D.S.C.G. in Prevention of Childhood Asthma, Follow-up of 100 Cases” at 2nd Medical Annual Symposium of Dow Medical Jointly Organized by Association of North America, Dow Alumni and Dow Medical College Karachi at Karachi held on December 26-28, 1983.NATIONAL SYMPOSIA” Presented paper on “Role of Benzathin Penicillin in Prevention of Rheumatic Fever Recurrence”, at JPMC Annual Symposium 1968.” Presented paper on “Use for Di-Sodium Chromoglycate in Pakistan Children with Asthma, 3 Years Follow-up, 50 Cases” at JPMA Annual Symposium, 1976.” Presented paper on “Tetanus Neonatorum the Civil Hospital Karachi Experience” in the 5th Annual Medical Symposium of Dow Medical College & Civil Hospital, Karachi, held in Karachi from November 25-26, 1986.” Presented paper on “Cardiac Problems in Children” in 6th Annual Medical Symposium of Dow Medical College & Civil Hospital Karachi held in Karachi from November 11-12, 1987.” Presented a paper on “Ketotifen in Prophylaxis of Childhood Asthma” in 7th Medical Symposium of Dow Medical & Civil Hospital Karachi held on March 15-16, 1989.” Presented a paper on “Nutritional Problems of Pakistani Children” in 27th Annual Symposium, JPMC at Hotel Avari Tower, Karachi on December 14, 1989.” Presented a paper on “Efficacy of Peptilose Based ORS Compared with WHO Standard ORS” in 30th Annual Symposium of JPMC December 27-29, 1992 at Karachi and also delivered a lecture on “Nutritional Problems of Pakistani Children” during Razia Rehmatullah Memorial Lecture on December 28, 1992 in the same symposium.INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR” Presented a paper on “Growth Harmone Deficiency” at 5th HGH Symposium, Paris, France, April 7-9, 1994.NATIONAL SEMINARS” Presented Country Report (Pakistan) on “Child Health Problems & Mass Media” in the International Seminar on “Child Health & Mass Media”.” Presented a paper on “Diagnosis & Management of Tuberculosis” in a one day seminar, arranged by Pakistan Paediatric Association (Sindh Branch) at Sanghar on March 31, 1989.OTHERS” Presented a paper on “Child Health in Pakistan” at Nutritional & Development Department, Government of Sindh, Karachi on April 16, 1989.” Presented a paper on “Update on Malaria & its Treatment” at Karachi. Sponsored by M/s. Smith Kline & French (SK&F) of Pakistan Limited on September 21, 1989.” Presented a paper on “How To Talk to Mothers about Diarrhoea” at DTU Workshop, in Rawalpindi General Hospital, Rawalpindi on May 28, 1990.” Presented two papers on “Respiratory Failure in Children” and “Pneumonia in Children”, on the occasion of Federal Postgraduate Course for M.D., F.C.P.S. II & MRCP 11 in Sheikh Zaid Hospital, Lahore, on September 9, 1990.” Presented a paper on “Neonatal Tetanus-CHK Experience”. During a workshop on “Maternal & Perinatal Health” at Karachi on Prevention of Neonatal Tetanus at CPSP Karachi, November 26-27, 1991.” Presented a paper on “Impact of Helminthiasis on Nutrition” during a workshop on “Worm Infestation” jointly organized by CPSP and PPA on April 10, 1993 at College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan, Karachi.” Presented a paper on “Family Planning & Child Spacing” during a workshop on “Mother & Child Health & Mass-Media” May 25, 1993, Karachi.” Presented a paper on “Preventive Cardiology – National Plan of Action”, during a workshop on “Preventive Cardiology” organized by Society of Cardiologist on June 12-13, 1993 at Quetta.CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE FIELD OF PAEDIATRICS” Started Neonatal Services for the first time in Holy Family Hospital, Karachi 1967.” Introduced Oral Rehydration Salt for the treatment of Diarrhoea first time in Pakistan in 1972 at Department of Paediatrics, Dow Medical College & Civil Hospital Karachi.” Started Neonatal Services in Civil Hospital Karachi 1976.” Started the Social and Preventive Services including Poly Immunization for the first time in Holy Family Hospital, Karachi in 1968 and in Civil Hospital Karachi in 1976.” Established Diarrhoea Training Unit at Civil Hospital Karachi on January 1989.” Established Child Survival Training/Treatment Unit (CSTU) at Department of Paediatrics, Civil Hospital Karachi on January 1992.CONTRIBUTION TO THE HEALTH EDUCATION THROUGH MEDIA” Two discussions on BBC Urdu service on problem of children in developing countries.” Delivered more than 50 Radio talks on Health Education and The Major Problems of Child Health in Pakistan.” Delivered more than 30 talks on PTV on major child health problems.” Talk on major child health problems in two International documentaries on:1. “IMMODIUM STORY” interviewed with Prof. Tariq Bhutta and telecasted by Yorkshire Television, which ultimately resulted in de-registrating the anti-motility drugs from various countries.2. “HAZARDS OF BOTTLE FEEDINGS” interviewed and telecasted by Australian Broadcast Corporation Television. THIS DOCUMENTARY IS NOW BEING USED BY WHO IN LACTATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME.” Written article about irrational use of drugs, titled “Medicine is no Substitute for Health” published in Daily Dawn on January 27, 1993.” Written articles about National Immunization Days in various National Newspapers, such as:Dawn English April 20, 1994 and May 20, 1994Dawn Gujrati May 20, 1994Hilal-e-Pakistan (Sindh) on April 23, 1994 & May 19, 1994Daily Jang on April 27, 1994.Awami Awaz (Sindh) May 20, 1994.PUBLICATIONS” Editor Medical News 1967-73.” Assistant Editor Pakistan Paediatric Journals, 1978-82.” Published an article on “Postgraduate Paediatrics Education in Pakistan: its problems and solutions on August 1, 1991 in DOCTOR a famous Medical News Letter.” Written an article on “Management of Neonatal Tetanus-Role of Mothers in Increasing Survival Rates”, published in famous Medical Quarterly Journal “SPECIALIST” Vol. 8, No. 2, January-March, 1992.” Translated and Published Acute Respiratory Infection Material (Modules and Charts Especially Health Messages for Home Care) of WHO and Federal ARI Cell in Urdu (National Language) and Sindhi (Provincial Language).” Translated and Published Materials on Diarrhoea (Charts, Pamphlets and Posters Especially Health Messages for Mothers) of WHO and Federal CDD Cell in Urdu (National Language) and Sindhi (Provincial Language).” Translated and Published Materials on Breastfeeding (Charts, Pamphlets and Posters Especially Health Messages for Home Care) of WHO and Federal CDD Cell in Urdu (National Language) and Sindhi (Provincial Language).” Written and Published a book on “Management of Diarrhoea in Children” A Manual for Family Physicians-1994.” Published an article on “Persistent Diarrhoea” in August 1-14, 1994 issue in DOCTOR a famous Medical News Letter.” “Management of Child Survival” a Manual for the doctors and undergraduates.” Jointly edited special publication of JPMA on 26 research papers on ARI in Pakistan.” Member Editorial Advisory Committee – Asian Medical News.” Member Editorial Advisory Committee – ARI News Pakistan.” Member Editorial Advisory Committee – Pakistan Medical Journal.” Member Editorial Advisory Committee – Medical Progress.” Member International Advisory Council – Dialogue on Diarrhoea, Published from London & Pakistan.” Interview published in Daily Urdu Newspaper “QAUMI AKHBAR”.CONTRIBUTION TO RURAL MATERNAL & CHILD HEALTHIN COLLABORATION WITH UNICEF AND OTHER AGENCIES.Because of the increasing demand for the community based Maternal & Child Health Services, started on NGO “Health and Nutrition Development Society” (HANDS) which is now working in 15000 villages in 20 districts of Sindh for primary health, Primary Education, Poverty Alleviation and Community Empowerment. More information about HANDS, see www.hands.org.pk” Awarded Presidential Gold Medal on Outstanding Contribution to Child Health by Pakistan Paediatrics Association in 1988.COLLABORATION WITH WHO & ACTIVITIES” Member of Scientific Working Group WHO, Eastern Medi. Region and attended meeting for the same in June 1979, and presented a study of 5000 Cases of Cholera Treatment with O.R.S.” Member of Technical Advisory Group to WHO (Global) for Diarrhoeal Diseases Control and attended meeting for the same in Geneva during February 1980.” Member of Scientific Working Group to WHO, EMRO for Diarrhoeal Diseases Research and attended meeting for the same at Alexandria Egypt in August 1980.” Listed by WHO as an Expert on Paediatric & Child Health for EMRO.” Member of Technical Advisory Group to WHO (Global) for Diarrhoeal Diseases Control and attended the meeting for the same in Geneva in March 1983.” Conducted Diarrhoeal Training Course in China in 1988 as WHO Advisor.” Member WHO Regional Technical Advisory Group (RTAG) for the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) in the Eastern Mediterranean (EMR) for three years (1993-96).COLLABORATION WITH OTHER INTERNATIONAL AGENCIES CO-OPERATIVE FOR AMERICAN RELIEF EVERYWHERE (C.A.R.E.)” Organized by participated as Trainer for Nutrition Training Program for D.H.O. and L.H.Vs. of Sindh and Baluchistan at Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Nawabshah, Larkana and Quetta every year from 1973 to 1978.” Trainer for Child Social Development Course for D.H.O., L.H.Vs and paramedics conducted by UNICEF at Sukkur and Larkana in 1985.W.F.P. (WORLD FOOD PROGRAM)” Trainer for Nutrition Education Program for D.H.O., L.H.Vs and paramedics organized by World Food Programme at Karachi, and Hyderabad from 1979 and 1985.U.S.A.I.D. (UNITED STATES AGENCIES FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT)” Trainer for Nutrition Education & O.R.S. Course conducted by USAID in their rural areas of Sind in 1985.S.I.D. (SOCIETY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT)” Member of Society for International Development in 1983 to date.” Conducted 3 day mobile Seminar in Dadu for Assessment of Child Health Problems in Distt: Dadu February 1984.” Conducted 5 days mobile seminar in Distt: Tharparkar in February 1985, and trained paramedics and Social Welfare Organization in Child Health.” Conducted 2 days seminar on Child Health at Noakot, Tharparkar in April 1985-60 doctors attend Child Health Seminar and 500 Children were examined by a team of doctors from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES” Revised and re-organized curriculum for D.C.H. of Karachi University with help of Prof. Razia Rahimtoola on 1974-75.” Organized 9 months D.C.H. Course for the 1st time in Dow Medical College & Civil Hospital, Karachi in 1976. Got the course approved and recognized by Academic Council, Dow Medical College and Faculty of Medical, University of Karachi in 1978.” Trained many postgraduates out of them 160 doctors acquired postgraduate degrees (DCH, FCPS, MRCP, and DABP) since 1972 to date. Most of them are holding senior faculty position in DMC, SMC, BMC, ZMU, and AKU and also in UK and USA.” Examiner for M.C.P.S., College of Physicians & Surgeons of Pakistan from 1981 to 1983.” Examiner for F.C.P.S., College of Physicians & Surgeons of Pakistan from 1983-1985.” Presently examiner for MBBS final year Paediatric & Community Health Sciences, The Aga Khan University, Karachi.” Created two more Paediatric Medicine Unit and one Paediatric Surgery Unit with the full sanction of faculty and the residence staff.” External Examiner for Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Kuwait University Kuwait. Participated as External Examiner June 18-25, 1993.CONTRIBUTION TO MEDICAL EDUCATION AS DEAN, FACULTY OF MEDICINE, UNIVERSITY OF KARACHI” Dean, Faculty of Medicine, University of Karachi, September 1994, for three years.” Organized Final Year MBBS Annual Examination in September 1995, brought up revolutionary changes in the system of MBBS examinations and achieved the following landmarks:-1. 100% MCQs papers were introduced for the first time in the history of medical education in Pakistan.2. MBBS examination held first time in the premises of University of Karachi. This was happened for the first time history of medical education in Pakistan.3. One panel of examiners for each subject to examine all the students of medical colleges affiliated with University of Karachi. This was also happened for the first time in the history of medical education in Pakistan.4. Used Computerized Response Sheets and Examination Kit (special pencils, rubbers and sharpeners).5. Result was announced in a record minimum time i.e. within three weeks after completing examination (theory, practical and viva voce).6. Results were analyzed by scanner to remove the bias.7. Convocation was held on the same year when students passed final year MBBS examinations i.e. 1995. This happened for the first time in the history of medical education in Pakistan.” University of Karachi was suggested to built a office for Dean, Faculty of Medicine, University of Karachi in premises of university with modern office equipments.” Computers” Photocopier” Electronic Typewriter” Printing Machine” ScannerAnd appoint staff in the following capacity:” Deputy Dean, Faculty of Medicine” Administrative Officer” Two computer operators” Two assistants” Recommendations were made to University of Karachi to setup a separate Examination Department for medical education only. At present 4 medical colleges and 3 dental colleges are affiliated with University of Karachi. Beside undergraduate medical education university cater in the services for postgraduate medical education also. Under present setup dealing all these matter is an uphill task and does not satisfy the students and the teaching staff.” University of Karachi was also suggested to setup a sub-committee to look after the affair of postgraduate medical education. The proposal was accepted during a BASR meeting and has been forwarded to put up before Academic Council Members, University of Karachi.” Disaffiliation of Vohra Medical College for not following the standard of medical education laid down by PMDC and University of Karachi.CONDUCTED/ORGANIZED SYMPOSIA, CONFERENCES, SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS” Organized 5 days conference on Child Health in connection with I.Y.C. as member of Steering Committee for I.Y.C. (International Year of Children) and in February 1979 at Lahore.” Organized WHO sponsored, a 3 days workshop on Diarrhoea in Karachi December 1979.” Organized 4th Annual Medical Symposium, Dow Medical College & Civil Hospital, Karachi in 1985. Raised Rs. 2 Lacs only (Rs. 200,000/- only) for donation.” Organized a unique and one of its kind one day media Workshop on “Role of Mass Media in Control of Diarrhoeal Diseases” on June 23, 1990 at Karachi.” Conducted one day diarrhoea training workshop (the only one in Pakistan’s medical history) for Homeopathic Family Physicians on August 31, 1990 at Karachi.” Conduct a three days workshop on “Women Development” at Mullah Essa Goth from September 6-8, 1990.” Conducted 1st two days Introductory ARI Training Workshop for Senior Health Administrators and Senior Pediatricians of Sindh in Collaboration with WHO, UNICEF, & ARI Control Program, Islamabad at College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan, Karachi on December 12-13, 1990.” Organized 19th 5 days Diarrhoea Training Workshop for Paediatricians/Medical Officers (Sindh) and trained 176 doctors (Paediatricians, R.M.Os, M.Os, and Mid-level Managers) and 80 faculties, 10 one day workshops for Family Physicians and trained 549 doctors, 3 one day workshops for Homeopathic Doctors, 2 one days workshop for Postgraduate students and 1 one day workshop for Mass Media from January 1989 to August 1991.” Organized 4th 12 days Child Survival Training Courses for Pediatricians/Medical Officers (Sindh).” Organized 11th Biennial International Conference Paediatrics at Karachi from February 4-7, 1992, as President Elect, Pakistan Paediatric Association (Center), Chairman Organizing Committee. Presidentship of PPA (Centre) was awarded in this conference.” Organized 1st Provincial Integrated Child Survival Training Course at Department of Paediatrics, Civil Hospital Karachi for Paediatricians from May 16-28, 1992.” Organized one day Acute Respiratory Tract Infections (ARI) Training Workshop at Community Health Sciences, Age Khan University Hospital, Karachi on June 6, 1992.” Organized 2nd Provincial Integrated Child Survival Training course at Department of Paediatrics, Civil Hospital Karachi for Paediatrics & M.Os. from June 20 to July 2, 1992.” Organized 3rd Provincial Integrated Child Survival Training Course at Department of Paediatrics, Civil Hospital Karachi for Paediatrics & M.Os. from August 15-27, 1992 and trained 10 doctors.” Organized a 3 days ARI Workshop for Paediatricians at Department of Paediatrics, Civil Hospital Karachi from November 21-23,1992.” Organized 1st Annual Conference of Memon Professional Forum as President and Chairman Organizing Committee at Karachi on December 7, 1990.” Organized Paediatrics Session in 29th Annual JPMC Symposium, held at Karachi from December 23-24, 1991.” Organized a 10 days ARI Training Course for Community Health Workers from November 24 to December 3, 1992 in collaboration with Applied Diarrhoeal Diseases Research Project (ADDR).” Organized Sixth Asian Conference on Diarrhoeal Diseases (ASCODD-VI) from December 11-13, 1992 as President, Pakistan Paediatrics Association (Center) and Act as Chairman Scientific Committee during the Conference and presented a paper on “Acute Respiratory Infections (ARI) Happening Pakistan in Plenary Session”.” Organized 4th Provincial Integrated Child Survival Training Course at Department of Paediatrics, Civil Hospital Karachi for Paediatricians & M.Os. from December 19-31, 1992 and trained 16 doctors.” Conducted a clinical discussion on “Hypothyroidism” during a clinical course organized by College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan for FCPS-II/MCPS students on February 1, 1993.” Organized 1st National Workshop on “Rational use of drugs in children and role of mass-media” in collaboration with Pakistan Paediatrics Association (PPA), Health Action International (HAI) Pakistan. The Network Pakistan on February 6 & 7, 1993 at College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan, Karachi.” Organized one-day workshop on ARI at S.G. Hospital, New Karachi on February 14, 1993.” Organized 2rd Provincial ARI Training Course, February 16-18, 1993 at Department of Paediatrics, Dow Medical College & Civil Hospital Karachi.” Organized 3rd Provincial ARI Training Course, June 27-19, 1993, at Department of Paediatrics, Dow Medical College & Civil Hospital Karachi.” Organized Pre-Congress-93 Workshop on “Child Abuse in Pakistan” in collaboration with Dast-e-Shafqat, Karachi, December 9, 1993, at College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan. This was in connection with Congress-93, organized by College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan, December 10-14, 1993 at college’s on premises, Karachi.” Organized 4th Provincial ARI Training Course, December 27-29, 1993, at Department of Paediatrics, Dow Medical College & Civil Hospital Karachi.” Conducted 1st ARI Supervisory Skills Course for government official at Department, January 1-5, 1994, at Department of Paediatrics, Dow Medical College & Civil Hospital Karachi.” Conducted Child Survival training Course for MPH Students of Baqai Medical College, Karachi, February 26 to March 6, 1994, at Department of Paediatrics, Dow Medical College & Civil Hospital Karachi.” Member Dow Medical College Convocation Organizing Committee and brought out a souvenir on the occasion. The convocation was held on March 30, 1995 for the graduates of 1991, 1992 and 1993.” Co-ordinated actively among Federal and Provincial government and NGOs to conduct 1st National Polio Day on April 27, 1994.” Co-ordinated actively among Federal and Provincial Government and NGOs to conduct 2nd National Polio Day on April 27, 1994.” Conducted Integrated Child Survival Training Course for an NGO, Health and Nutrition Development Society (HANDS), July 16-24, 1994, at Department of Paediatrics, Dow Medical College & Civil Hospital Karachi.” Conducted 2nd ARI Supervisory Skills Training Course for Senior Government Health Officials, July 26-31, 1994, at Department of Paediatrics, Dow Medical College & Civil Hospital Karachi.” Organized a Workshop on “Strengthening the Teaching of Control of Diarrhoeal Diseases in Medical College” as Co-Director in collaboration with WHO, from September 17-22, 1994, Lahore.” Organized CDD Workshop at Department of Paediatrics for M.Os, December 17-18, 1995.” Organized CDD Workshop at Department of Paediatrics for M.Os, December 20-21, 1995.” Member Organization Committee of Golden Jubilee Convocation for the Graduates of 1994 & 1995 held on December 24, 1995 in the problems of DMC, brought out a souvenir on the occasion.” Organized Golden Jubilee of Dow Medical College & Centenary of Civil Hospital Karachi as Chairman, Organizing Committee at Karachi, December 28, 1996 to January 1, 1997.” Organized 4th Commonwealth Congress on Diarrhoea & Malnutrition as Chairman, Organizing Committee, at Karachi, November 21-24 1997.ATTENDED MEETING, SYMPOSIA, CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOP” Attended as Guest Speaker, at 3rd International Conference on Maternal & Child Health, Organized by International Association for Maternal & Neonatal Health (IAMNH, Geneva), November 1987, Lahore.” Attended National Child Survival Meeting, organized by Federal Ministry of Health in Collaboration with USAID for Six Year Program on Child Survival November 1987.” Attended 4th National Paediatrics Conference, Multan from February 15-17, 1989.” Attended 3rd Annual Symposium of Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, Karachi on February 21, 1989.” Attended a CDD Workshop from March 21-22, 1989 at NIH, Islamabad.” Attended a “Panel Discussion” on Nutritional Programs of Pakistan Children” on March 1989. Arranged by M/s. Boots (Pvt) Limited and MCM Advertising.” Attended DCC Workshop at National Institute of Health (NIH), Islamabad July 9-10, 1989.” Attended Community Paediatrics Conference as Group Leader of the whole session on September 1, 1989.” Attended a seminar on “Food Based Oral Rehydration Therapy” at Aga Khan University on November 12, 1989.” Attended a DTU Curriculum Workshop at Pearl Continental Hotel, Karachi, November 19, 1989.” Attended a meeting on “Facts of Life” at Lahore on March 12, 1990. Collaboration WHO, UNICEF, UNESCO.” Attended 8th Annual Symposium of Dow Medical College & Hospital, Karachi from March 20-22, 1990.” Attended National ARI Control Program as “Facilitator” from September 1-19, 1990, at Islamabad.” Attended a Joint Meeting of Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh and College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan from September 22-24, 1990.” Attended a Workshop on “To Develop National Breastfeeding Strategy for Municipal Corporation” at Lahore, Pakistan, from June 5-6, 1991 and presented a paper on “Breastfeeding-KMC”.” Attended 14th National Workshop on Education Planning & Evaluation at College of Physicians & Surgeons from February 2-7, 1991.” Attended Interpersonal Communication and Motivation Training Workshop for Vaccinators at Metropole Hotel, Karachi on March 12, 1991, organized by CIDA & NIH.” Attended 1st Master Training Course on ARI as Facilitator/Participant in Islamabad, Pakistan, From May 12-16, 1991.” Attended a meeting at Islamabad – to develop a CSTU Curriculum, from December 7-8, 1992.” Attended a Workshop on Health Education in School Curricula at College of Nursing, PIMS, Islamabad, December 10-12, 1991.” Attended Policy Makers Seminar on “Status of Breastfeeding” Breastfeeding Steering Committee on December 14, 1991.” Attended Workshop on “Biostatics” organized by ADDR at Aga Khan University & Hospital from April 11-17, 1992.” Attended a seminar on “Childhood Asthma” at Mirpurkhas and delivered a lecture on “Childhood Asthma” on July 17, 1992. Organized by Sandoz Pakistan Limited.” Attended “Provincial Orientation” Meeting for Preparing “National Nutrition Curriculum” on June 23, 1992 at Taj Mahal Hotel, Karachi.” Attended a seminar on “Childhood Asthma” at Hyderabad and delivered lecture on “Childhood Asthma” on July 31, 1992. Organized by Sandoz Pakistan Limited.” Attended one day 2nd Annual Conference on Memon Professional Forum on August 28, 1992.” Attended National Workshop on “Breastfeeding and Health Professional-are we really baby Friendly?” February 21-22, 1993 at PIMS, Islamabad.” Attended Workshop on “Epidemiology & Statistics” for Senior Paediatricians-WHO Project PAK/MCH/003, April 2-6, 1993 at Islamabad.” Attended MCQ Workshop for Clinical Teachers/Paper Setters, May 15-16, 1993 at College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan, Karachi.” Attended a meeting of WHO Regional Technical Advisory Group (RTAG) as member for the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) in the Eastern Mediterranean Regional Organization and 10th EPI Inter-Country Meeting for National Manager on May 23-27, 1993 at Cairo, Egypt.” Attended First National ARI Meeting of PMA/PPA etc for the Training of General Practitioner/Family Physicians on July 10, 1993, at Islamabad.” Attended EPI Diseases Surveillance Workshop, Organized by Federal EPI & CDD Cell, December 28-30, 1993 at Karachi.” Attended Inter-Provincial Meeting on EPI/CDD to propose Polio Day and Cholera Epidemic Preparedness on March 27, 1994 at NIH, Islamabad.” Attended Inter-Provincial Meeting for ARI at Islamabad on August 16, 1994, to discuss the future Plan of ARI. ” Attended a Declaration Ceremony of the Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi as a Baby Friendly Hospital on October 8, 1994.” Attended a Seminar on “Implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Children at Karachi, organized by UNICEF, Karachi.” Attended a Meeting at Liaquat Medical College & Hospital (LMCH), Hyderabad to declare LMCH as Baby Friendly Hospital on February 14, 1995.” Attended a Lactation Management Course at Department of Gynae & Obst, CHK as facilitator on April 9, 1995.” Attended a meeting on “Medical Education” at Islamabad on June 7, 1995, organized by Ministry of Health Islamabad.” Attended Inter-Provincial Meeting at Islamabad on August 27-28, 1995.” Attended as Facilitator Divisional Level Workshop on Cholera/CDD for Sr. M.Os., DHOs, AHDOs at Hyderabad on October 29, 1995.” Attended meeting of Federal Advisory Group on EPI at Islamabad on October 31, 1995.” Attended as Facilitator Divisional Level Workshop on Cholera/CDD for Sr. M.Os., DHOs, AHDOs at Sukkur on November 1-2, 1995.” Attended ATU Meeting Standardization of Training Course of ATU Sindh/Baluchistan and to Plan ARI Training Course for 1996. Meeting held in Quetta, November 25-26, 1995.” Attended as Facilitator, Lactation Management Course for Sindh Master Trainers at Sukkur, December 13-15, 1995.RESEARCH PROJECT” Completed research project on “Feeding & Weaning Practices in the Management of Acute Diarrhoea”. This was a WHO Supported Study.” Ketotifen (Zediten) in Management & Prophylaxis of Child Asthma.” Management of Acute Bacterial Meningitis.” Prevention of Neonatal Tetanus.” Short course Chemotherapy in Primary Tuberculosis.” Pattern of Liver Diseases in Children.” Conducted a Comparative Trial between Cefotaxime (Claforan) & Standard Therapy in Acute Bacterial Meningitis.” Simple Health Messages and their Impact on Duration of Breast Feeding and Improve Weaning Practices. ADDR Funded Project.” Role of Community Health Worker (CHWs) in Detection & Management of Pneumonia. ADDR Funded Project.” Morbidity Pattern in Children admitted in Civil Hospital Karachi over the last five years.PROJECT CONTINUING AT THE TIME OF RETIREMENT” Epidemiology” Cystic Fibrosis in Pakistani Children” Management of Histiocytosis-X.” Nephrotic Syndrome in Children.” Bacterial Pathogens and their Sensitivity Pattern in Childhood Pneumonia.” Risk Factors in Pneumonia in Children below 5 year of age.” Common CNS Infections in Children.LION’S CLUB ACTIVITIES” Member Karachi Taimuria Lions’ Club 1982 to date.” Received the Award of Best Lion of Pakistan (Distt. 305) for the year 1982-83.ROTARY CLUB ACTIVITIES” Member Rotary club of Karachi East 1980 to 1985.” Member of Dev. Com. (Development Communication) of Asian Federation of Advertising Association.MEMBERSHIPS” Member Advisory Council Fatimid Foundation for Thalassemia.” Member of the Board of Trustees Fatimid Foundation.” Member Technical Advisory Committee CDD Pakistan.” Member Executive committee – Poor Patient Aid Society, Civil Hospital Karachi.” Member Inspection Team for Paediatric Department for PMDC.” Awarded Presidential Gold Medal on Outstanding Contributions to Child Health in 1988.” Founder Member and Vice President of Baanh Beli 1985-87.” Member Executive committee Bannh Beli 1987 to date.” Founder Member and Chairman Health and Nutrition Development Society (HANDS).” President Elect for Pakistan Paediatric Association (Centre) 1990-92.” President Pakistan Paediatric Association (Centre) 1992-94.” President Memon Professional Forum 1990-91 & 94-95.” Member Board of Governors for Institute of Clinical Psychology for three years starting from December 1985. Nominated by University of Karachi.” Member Academic Council, Ziauddin Medical University since January 1996.” Member Pakistan Paediatric Cardiology Sub-group.” Member Pakistan Paediatric Neonatology Sub-group.” Member Pakistan Paediatric G.I. & Nutrition Sub-group.” Member PMDC 1994-97.” Member Pakistan Medical Association.DELIVERED LECTURES ON VARIOUS OCCASIONS” Delivered a lecture on “Statistic on Infant & Child Health & Health related issues in Pakistan, arranged by Bureau of statistic under basic statistical methods & technique program on August 22, 1989.” Delivered two lectures on “Potential Role of Community Health Workers in Pakistan” and “Practical Experience of Community Based Health Program in Rural Health” on August 26, 1990 at Islamabad at 3rd Postgraduate Training Course in Community Paediatrics (Internal Fellowship) – WHO project MCH.” Delivered a lecture on “Role of Antibiotic in Diarrhoea” in a “Country Training Program Under Child Survival Project of Peripheral Medical Officers” At Hotel Taj Mahal, Karachi, Pakistan on June 9, 1991.” Delivered a lecture on “Malnutrition in Children, Cause and Extent of Problems” during a Nutritional Rehabilitation Workshop organized by Department of Paediatrics Unit-II, Dow Medical College & Civil Hospital, Karachi on April 22, 1991.” Delivered a lecture on “Bronchial Asthma” in a one day “Update Paediatrics Workshop” at National Liaquat Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan, June 6, 1991.” Delivered Core Curriculum Lecture on “Genetics of Congenital Heart Disease and Genetic Counseling for Prevention of Congenital Heart Disease” for postgraduate students at NICVD, on December 29, 1991.” Delivered Core Curriculum Lecture on “Early Recognition of Heart Disease, during the Neonatal Period, Plan of Action of Community Level”, for postgraduate students at NICVD, on January 2, 1992.” Delivered a lecture on “Update on EPI” at College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP), Karachi during a Paediatric Medicine Course, organized by CPSP on August 20, 1992.” Delivered a lecture on “ARI” for Homeopathic Doctors at Karachi on August 21, 1992, arranged by a local Homeopathic Organization.” Delivered following lectures during a Paediatric Postgraduate Course at Sheikh Zayed Hospital, Lahore on August 25, 1992.” Bronchial Asthma – Current Concepts Pathogenesis and Therapy” Respiratory Failure – Etiology & Management” Rheumatic Carditis – Long Case Discussion” Delivered a lecture on “Nutrition” at Raana Liaquat Ali Khan Government Home Economics College, Karachi for Students on November 3, 1992.” Delivered a lecture on “Breastfeeding a Tradition, at Cross Road” at PMA Biennial Conference, Organized by PMA, December 18, 1992, Karachi.” Delivered lecture on “Wheezy Child” and conducted a clinical discussion on Cystic Fibrosis, during a clinical course organized by College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan for FCPS – II/MCPS student on January 28, 1993.” Delivered Lecture son ” Common Nutrition Disorders (In Mothers & Children).” Nutritional Status and its Assessment” Nutritional Requirements at various Stages of Growth” and ” Nutritional Management of DiarrhoeaDuring a Workshop on “Nutrition” for doctors, organized by P&D Department in Collaboration with Health Department on May 8, 1993 at Hotel Metrople, Karachi.” Delivered a lecture on Counseling Skills for Lactation Management, during “Lactation Management Course” at Gynae & Obst. Department, Dow Medical College & Civil Hospital Karachi, July 5-7, 1993.” Delivered a Lecture on “Epidemiology & Etiology of Rheumatic Fever” for Paediatric Cardiology Fellows on September 19, 1993 at National Institute of Cardio-Vascular Diseases”, Karachi.” Delivered a lecture on “Prevention of Rheumatic Fever at General Practitioner Hospital and National Level” for Paediatric Cardiology Fellows on October 17, 1993 at National Institute of Cardio-Vascular Diseases”, Karachi.” Delivered lectures on (i) “Asthma in Children (ii) “Tuberculosis in children”, during 5th Intensive Review Course in Paediatrics for FCPS-II, MRCP-II, and MD students, on October 20, 1993 at Shaikh Zaid Hospital.” Delivered a Lecture on “Immunization Programme in Pakistan, during a conference on “Status of Preventive Efforts for Disabling Conditions in Pakistan”, Organized by Department of Special Education, University of Karachi, October 30-31, 1993, at Department of Special Education, University of Karachi.” Delivered lecture on “Policy Implication of Infant Mortality in Pakistan, during workshop on “Maternal and Infant Mortality – Policy and Interventions, February 7-9, 1994, at Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi.” Delivered lectures on (a) Optimum Breastfeeding Practices and (b) Breastfeeding Policy & Programme in Pakistan, during Lactation Management Training Course March 29-31, at Gyane & Obs., Civil Hospital Karachi.” Delivered lecture on “Hygiene & Health” at Provincial Headquarters, Guide House, Maulana Din Mohammad Wafai Road, Karachi organized by Pakistan Girls Guides Association (Sindh Branch) on April 28, 1994.” Delivered lectures on (a) Benefits of Breastfeeding and (b) Counseling Skills for Lactation Management, during Lactation Management Training Course May 5-7, 1994, at Larkana.” Delivered lecture on “Genetic of Congenital Heart Diseases and Genetics Counseling for Prevention of Congenital Heart Disease” at NICVD, on May 8, 1994 for Fellow students.” Delivered a presentation on “Modern Approach to Helminthiasis” organized by Local Pharmaceutical Company, at Hyderabad on June 30, 1994.” Delivered presentation on “Cholera Control” during one day workshop, organized by UNICEF, at Karachi on July 17, 1994, at Hyderabad on July 21, 1994 and at Sukkur on July 25, 1994.” Delivered presentation on “Cholera Control” for Civic Agencies and NGOs, organized by Municipal Research & Training Institute (MRTI), Karachi on August 2, 1994.” Delivered a lecture as Chief Guest on “Trend of Breastfeeding in Pakistani Women & Measures to Support it” on August 4, 1994, at Karachi, organized by Pakistan Medical Association to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week and “To a Pledge Signing Ceremony”.” Delivered a lecture on “Management of Typhoid Fever” during a one day workshop on “Treatment of Typhoid Fever – Drug Selection Dosage & Duration”. Organized by Pakistan Society of Microbiology, Karachi on August 6, 1994, at Karachi.” Delivered presentation on “Rational drug Use in ARI” during a one day clinical seminars, organized by HANDS, at Mirpurkhas on September 23, 1994.” Delivered a lecture on “Diarrhoeal Diseases in Pakistan” and chaired the session on the invitation of Pakistan Society of Microbiology during their conference held in Karachi, January 18-19, 1995.” Delivered a lecture on “T.B. in Children at Kind Edward Medical College, Lahore for FCPS-II and MRCP-II students during 1st Intensive Course I Paediatrics on January 23, 1995.” Delivered lectures on the following topics during 7th Paediatrics Review course at Shaikh Zayed Hospital, Lahore on October 3, 1995.” Advanced in diagnosis and Treatment of TB.” Current Trends Asthma.MISCELLANEOUS” Chairman Fund Raising committee, 3rd National Paediatrics Conference- Hyderabad, February 1987. Collected Rs. 150,000/- only for the conference.” Civil Hospital, Karachi was declared “Baby Friendly Hospital” on July 8, 1993. Mr. Saeed Ahmed Siddiqui, Chief Secretary, Sindh, was Chief Guest. This was happened due to continuous efforts of Prof. Billoo.” Member of Inspection Team of Pakistan Medical & Dental Council and Inspected Ziauddin Hospital, Karachi on March 1, 1994 to assess the suitability to start courses of I.CU. and Neonatal Care Unit.