PPA KPK

14/03/2026

02/03/2026

🌙 Ramadan Kareem – Special Message for Child Health 🌙

On behalf of Pakistan Paediatric Association (PPA KP), I would like to extend heartfelt Ramadan greetings to everyone.

Ramadan is a month of blessings, patience, and spiritual growth. As parents, we must give special attention to the health and well-being of our children during this sacred month.

👶 Important Tips for Children in Ramadan:
✅ Ensure children stay well hydrated between Iftar and Sehri.
✅ Provide balanced meals including fruits, vegetables, milk, and proteins.
✅ Avoid excessive junk food and sugary drinks.
✅ Make sure children get proper sleep.
✅ Young children and those with medical conditions should not fast without medical advice.
✅ Encourage gradual fasting only if the child is physically fit and mature enough.

Parents should consult qualified pediatricians before allowing children to fast, especially those with asthma, diabetes, anemia, or other chronic conditions.

Let us protect the smiles and health of our children while embracing the روحانی blessings of Ramadan.

May Allah bless our children with good health and a bright future. 🌙✨

Dr. Syed Bawar Shah
President, PPA KP

16/02/2026

Today’s hybrid session on Autoimmune Encephalitis in Children by Dr Athar Khalily at Saidu Group of Teaching Hospital, Swat, was highly informative and very helpful.

Special thanks to Dr. Israr Ul Haq, Dr. Ihsan Ul Haq, Dr. Ibrahim, Dr. Sardar Khan, Dr. Salman Mastan, Dr. Nouman, Dr. Barkat Hussain, and all other respected participants who joined both physically and online.

We are also very thankful to Prof. Mohammad Aqeel Khan, Dr. Gohar Amin, and Jawad Ullah for organizing the Zoom/hybrid session and for managing all the activities, schedules, and valuable advice.

Sincere thanks as well to Prof. Iqbal Memon and Prof. Tipu Sultan for their excellent and insightful talks.

At the end, I request all respected members to kindly share their valuable suggestions for any activities that can enhance the academic development of pediatricians and benefit the children of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.Dr Syed Bawar Shah president PPA KPK

12/02/2026

A seminar on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental disorders was jointly organized by the PPA Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the Franklin System to highlight gaps in early identification and intervention services in the province.

The seminar was attended by around 300 participants, including the Chief Guest Professor Noorul Iman, Chairman Board of Governors (BOG), Hayatabad Medical Complex, Dr Muhammad Rafiq Khan, Chairman BOG, Khyber Institute of Child Health; Professor Shahzad Akbar Khan, Dean Hayatabad Medical Complex Dr Syed Bawar Shah, President PPA KP; Professor Muhammad Aqeel Khan; Dr Muhammad Athar Khalili, General Secretary PPA KP; Dr Gohar Amin, President-elect PPA KP; Dr Suleiman Dawood, BOG member Khyber Institute of Child Health; other senior pediatricians; and Dr Gul Sanam, Chief Executive Officer, Franklin System.

Addressing the gathering, Dr Syed Bawar Shah highlighted the lack of government-sector autism services in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and welcomed the establishment of the Khyber Institute of Child Health. He emphasized that autism management is multidisciplinary, with nutritional supplements and medications playing a symptom-based role alongside behavioral and educational interventions. Professor Muhammad Aqeel Khan provided an overview of autism, ADHD and other neurodevelopmental disorders, stressing the importance of early diagnosis and structured interventions for improved long-term outcomes.

The seminar concluded with remarks by Dr Muhammad Rafiq Khan, Chairman Board of Governors. At the end of the session children with autism and ADHD shared their success stories highlighting significant improvements achieved through a proper multidisciplinary team approach.

12/02/2026

The Pakistan Paediatric Association (PPA) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is deeply thankful to Jhpiego, the Health Department, and all partner organizations for the successful meeting held regarding the HPV vaccination campaign planned for November 2026, aimed at the prevention of cervical cancer.

Promoting immunization and preventive child and adolescent health has always been a core mission of the PPA. We remain fully committed to supporting this cause through counselling, public awareness activities, and media engagement at all times.
To ensure the success and sustainability of the HPV vaccination campaign, we recommend:

Structured training programs for healthcare providers
Active engagement of policymakers and politicians
Involvement of religious scholars, teachers, and community leaders
Effective use of social and digital media
Maximum dissemination of awareness videos on social media, developed and delivered by paediatricians, gynaecologists, and other technical experts

Through collective and coordinated efforts, we can protect future generations from preventable cancers and strengthen public trust in vaccination programs.

Dr. Syed Bawar Shah
President Pakistan Paediatric Association (PPA) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

21/01/2026

Dr Bawar Shah PPA President

24/11/2025

Dr Bawar Shah President PPA KP

20/11/2025

Pakistan Pediatric Association KP, in collaboration with UNICEF, celebrated Universal Children's Day on November 20 at the Khyber Institute of Child Health. The event was attended by senior pediatricians, the UNICEF team, Special Secretary Health, and doctors from various hospitals.

Students from SOS Schools and Bright Side High School performed activities, showcasing their talents. Dr. Syed Bawar Shah, President of PPA KP, welcomed the guests and highlighted the mission of PPA and the importance of a specialized children's hospital in KP.

Dr. Inam Ullah Khan from UNICEF discussed the indicators of various problems faced by children in Pakistan and ways to improve the situation. Dr. Mehartaj Roghani, a senior pediatrician, spoke about the significance of Universal Children's Day and the need for a children's hospital.

Professor Abdul Hameed, the pioneer of KICH, also shared his insights, and the event concluded with a speech by the Special Secretary Health.

20/11/2025

آج یومِ عالمِیؑۂ اطفال کے موقع پر منعقدہ خصوصی تقریب میں صدر PPA ڈاکٹر بوار شاہ نے اپنے پُراثر استقبالیہ خطاب میں بچوں کی صحت، حقوق اور روشن مستقبل کے لیے اہم پیغام دیا۔

تقریب کی شانِ بڑھانے کے لیے ڈاکٹر مہر تاج روغانی بطور معزز مہمان خصوصی طور پر شریک ہوئیں۔ بچوں کی فلاح، قانون سازی اور سماجی بہتری کے لیے ان کی خدمات عوام اور اداروں کے لیے قابلِ تقلید مثال ہیں۔

ڈاکٹر بوار شاہ نے اپنے خطاب میں ڈاکٹر اطہر خلیلی کی بچوں کی صحت کے لیے طویل خدمات اور انتھک محنت کو خراجِ تحسین پیش کیا، جبکہ نوجوان ڈاکٹروں کو حوصلہ افزائی اور لگن کے ساتھ کام جاری رکھنے کی نصیحت بھی کی۔

تقریب میں یونیسیف کے نمائندہ انعام صاحب، KICH ہسپتال کے ڈائریکٹر اور دیگر معزز شخصیات کی شرکت نے اس دن کی اہمیت کو مزید اُجاگر کیا۔

مزید برآں، اسپیشل سیکرٹری ہیلتھ جناب پرویز صاحب کی شرکت اور بچوں کی صحت کے حوالے سے ان کے عملی اقدامات پر روشنی ڈالنے والا خطاب شرکاء کی توجہ کا مرکز رہا۔

ڈاکٹر بوار شاہ نے کہا:
"ہر بچہ صحت مند، محفوظ اور تعلیم یافتہ ہو—یہ ہمارا مقصد، مشن اور ذمہ داری ہے۔ مل کر ہم پاکستان کے بچوں کے مستقبل کو بہتر بنا سکتے ہیں۔"

آئیں، یومِ اطفال کے اس پیغام کو عام کریں اور بچوں کے بہتر کل کے لیے ہاتھ سے ہاتھ ملائیں