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National Institutes
of Health, Pakistan

National Institutes of Health is one of the most prestigious institution of the country involved in multi-disciplinary public health-related activities like diagnostic services, research, and production of various vaccines, making its mission to improve the health infrastructure of Pakistan.

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Center for
Disease Control

CDC Pak is comprised of Center for Infectious Diseases Prevention and control, Center for non-Communicable Diseases Prevention and Control, Center for Training and Professional Department, Center for Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response (NHEPRN and EOC), Center for public Health Safety.

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Institute of Nutrition
and Health

The Institute of Nutrition and Health constitutes of the department of Drug and Alternate Medicine Center at NIH and the Food and Nutrition Center. This Institute aims at fighting against malnutrition and food borne illness.

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Health Data Centre

This center basically aims at providing a base for policy recommendations to the public health sector.
By integrating all the health data from disease surveillance, and reporting information from health facilities in all the provinces of Pakistan, this center helps the government to prioritize healthcare and preventive health services.

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Vaccine and Biological Products Center

The Vaccine and Biological Product Center at NIH is associated with the production of vaccines and biological products to facilitate the production of vaccines and biological products in Pakistan.

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Health Research Institute

The Health Research Institute is directly linked to the Federal Government and the Ministry of National Services Regulation and Coordination. It promotes, organizes, coordinates and conducts scientific research in the field of health.

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National Health Laboratory

It is a renowned academic institution which is serving to produce qualified technicians and medical technologists. It constitutes of laboratory management, Division of Bacteriology and AMR, Division of Virology, Division of Parasitology, Division of Mycology etc.

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Centre for Enviroment & Occupational Health

This center is established to develop guidelines for infection prevention control and provide services for guidance, capacity building, research and facilitation for environmental and occupational safety.

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Sep 2024

The National Institute of Health (NIH) extends its congratulations to Dr.Massab Umair, the In-charge of the Virology Department, for being selected as an "Emerging Leader in International Infectious Diseases" by the International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID). This prestigious recognition highlights Dr.Umair's substantial contributions to international infectious diseases and anticipates his future influence in the field.

21-22
May 2024
Workshop

NIH Hosted Two-day Tabletop Exercise (TTX), focusing on strengthening preparedness and response for mass gatherings.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) hosted a two-day Tabletop Exercise (TTX) on May 21-22, 2024, focusing on strengthening preparedness and response for mass gatherings. The workshop was held at the Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC) NIH, with the aim to improve Command, Control, and Communication (C3) capabilities for effective public health emergency management. The event brought together representatives from national and provincial ministries, including MOFA, NDMA, EPA, NARC, SPD, DESTO academia, and development partners. It was organized with support from the Center of Excellence (CoE) Project 87: PRECA Preparedness and Response for Mass Gatherings and Other Health Threats in Central Asia.

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10-11
Jan 2024
Summit

Pakistan is hosting the first Global Health Security Summit in Islamabad, Pakistan.

The Global Health Security Summit 2024, hosted by Pakistan, serves as a pivotal gathering of esteemed experts, policymakers, and stakeholders on a global scale. The summit assembles leaders from diverse fields to collaboratively shape a future characterized by enhanced preparedness to confront and address the challenges posed by global health threats. Distinguished as the inaugural host nation, Pakistan takes a pioneering role in organizing this unprecedented event.

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Sep 21

Training on Infectious Disease Management Information System

Training on 1st Ever Infectious Disease Management Information System (IDMIS), with participants comprising nominees from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

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May 4

The NIH organized the two-day International Training Workshop on the “Preparedness and Response for Mass Gathering and other Health Threats

The NIH organized two-day International Training Workshop on the “Preparedness and Response for Mass Gathering and other Health Threats”; 30-31 January 2023. It was organized in collaboration with European Union Centers of Excellence Initiative and International Science and Technology Center. Purpose of the workshop was to enhance the public health preparedness of different sectors and their roles in public health emergency management.

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About National Institutes of Health

60+ Years We Provide Services

National Institutes of Health is one of the most prestigious institutions of the country involved in multi disciplinary public health related activities like diagnostic services, research and production of various vaccines for over 40 years.

The idea of establishing a National Health Center (NHC) was conceived in early 1960’s, which started functioning in 1965 at Islamabad.

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About National Institutes of Health (NIH)

60+ Years We Provide Services

National Institutes of Health is one of the most prestigious institutions of the country involved in multi disciplinary public health related activities like diagnostic services, research and production of various vaccines for over 40 years.

The idea of establishing a National Health Center (NHC) was conceived in early 1960’s, which started functioning in 1965 at Islamabad.

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About NIH

National Institutes of Health Islamabad is a prestigious public Health Organization providing various aspects of healthcare and facilities. NIH is actively involved in multi-disciplinary technical, administrative and health facilities. This organization aims at combating the challenges of epidemics, outbreaks of viral diseases and emerging infections in the population. The Institute has played a pivotal role in combating the spread of the deadly virus Covid-19. National Institutes of Health Islamabad is a prestigious public Health organization providing various aspects of healthcare and facilities. NIH is actively involved in multi-disciplinary technical, administrative, and health facilities. This organization aims at combating the challenges of epidemics, outbreaks of viral diseases, and emerging infections in the population. The Institute has played a pivotal role in combating the spread of the deadly virus Covid-19.

NIH has introduced new advancements in the field of laboratory, diagnostics, vaccines & immunization, and food & drug quality control. NIH has launched valuable research programmes in the health sector. At the same time, NIH has managed excellent training facilities for health professionals and equipped them with updated knowledge and skills.

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Since its establishment, NIH has been dedicatedly contributing to the health sector of Pakistan. Numerous developments have been made in laboratory diagnostics, vaccine and anti-sera production, food and drug quality control, research & development, and various training ventures. The institute is actively involved in the laboratory and field investigation of infectious diseases along with emphasis on human resource development and capacity building.

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Institutes & Centers

CDC

Center for Disease Control

The Center for Disease Control shall set the strategic agenda and mandate related to infectious disease surveillance as well as promotive, preventive and therapeutic aspects for infectious diseases of public health importance in Pakistan

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HRI

Health Research Institute

The National Health Research Institute shall promote and coordinate health research in Pakistan and act as the custodian of public research funds.

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NHL

National Health Laboratory

The National Health Laboratory shall establish and operate state of the art Core laboratories capable of performing all complex, modern measurements on human materials in terms of chemical, biologic, immunologic, bacteriologic, virologic, and molecular analysis.

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HDC

Health Data Center

The Health Data Center shall function as the national central repository for all aspects of health information and data

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IN & H

Institute of Nutrition & Health

To develop an Institute of tropical diseases for research and training, to function as National Collection Type Culture (NCTC) and to develop a National Virus Reference Center

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V & BPC

Vaccine & Biological Products Center

The Vaccine And Biological Center Shall Perform Such Functions Including the Production of Biological Materials and Vaccines; Organizing Training Programs Through National Diploma And Specialized Short- Term Training Courses For Vaccine And Biologic Production; Collaborating With National And International Research Institutes To Provide Technical Input In The Areas Of Vaccine Development, Vaccines Research; And Promoting Research Activities And Development Towards Improving Biological Products, Up- Scaling Of Technologies, And Introducing Newer Vaccines, Diagnostics And Other Biological Products.

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CEOH

Center for Environmental & Occupational Health

The Center For Occupational And Environmental Health Shall Perform Such Functions Including the Evaluation, Performing Research, Analysing And Advising On Environmental Hazards And Occupational Safety; Developing And Providing National Guidelines On Environmental Safety; Developing And Providing National Guidelines On Occupational Safety Including Radiological, Biological And Chemical Hazards; Assisting The Federal And Provincial Governments In Formulating Laws And Policies Related To Environmental And Occupational Safety; Acting In An Advisory, Investigative And Consultative Capacity To The Federal Or Provincial Governments Or The Public In Specific Instances Of Actual Or Suspected Environmental Or Occupational Hazards.

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A novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is a new coronavirus that has not been previously identified. Public health officials and partners are working hard to identify the source of the "2019-nCoV". Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses, some causing illness in people and others that circulate among animals, including camels, cats and bats. This outbreak started in the month of December 2019, as an unknown cluster of respiratory illnesses first reported from Wuhan City, China.

Public health officials and partners are working hard to identify the source of the "2019-nCoV". This outbreak started in December 2019, as an unknown cluster of respiratory illnesses first from Wuhan City, China.

Clinical and laboratory characteristics of recovered versus deceased COVID-19 patients in Islamabad, Pakistan. Rana MS, Usman M, Alam MM, Ikram A, et al. Journal of Infection 2020; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jinf.2020.11.013
Impact of COVID-19 preventive measures on other infectious and non-infectious respiratory diseases in Pakistan. Rana MS, Usman M, Alam MM, Ikram A, et. al. Journal of Infection 2020; https://www.journalofinfection.com/article/S0163-4453(21)00041-4/fulltext
Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on Measles surveillance in Pakistan. Rana MS, Usman M, Alam MM, Ikram A, et. al. Journal of Infection 2020; https://www.journalofinfection.com/article/S0163-4453(20)30650-2/fulltext
Detection of SARS-CoV-2 in ophthalmic secretions in Pakistan: A preliminary report. Rana MS, Arshad Y, Zaidi SZ, Sharif S, Ikram A, et al. Journal of Infection 2020; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jinf.2020.08.035
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