Message From Vice-Chancellor
Dear colleagues and participants,
It gives me immense pleasure to extend a warm welcome to the delegates of the 7th International Congress on Pediatric Gastroenterology at the University of Child Health Sciences, Lahore. As the Vice Chancellor of the University of Child Health Sciences, Lahore, it is heartening to see the department of gastroenterology & hepatology at the forefront of such academic activities.
The University of Child Health Sciences (UCHS), is the first of its kind with the vision of being the world leader in child health. This university was established with the back ground that Pakistan has one of the highest population growth rate in the world (>2%) and children aged < 18year constitute 47.8% of the total population.
Pediatric gastroenterology & hepatology like any other system of the body plays a crucial role in ensuring the health and well-being of our children, addressing a wide range of gastrointestinal diseases and liver disorders. I’m sure like the previous successful conferences from the department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, this conference will also provide a unique opportunity for experts, researchers, and practitioners across the country not only for exchange of knowledge but also to explore the latest advancements in this rapidly evolving field.
The organizers have put their hard work, and dedication to make this event a success, and I am sure the scientific committee’s selection of topic is both informative and enlightening. I encourage all participants to actively engage in the discussions, share their expertise, and collaborate on innovative approaches to pediatric gastroenterology & hepatology.
By working together and sharing our collective wisdom, we can improve outcome of children facing gastrointestinal and liver disorders and pave the way for a healthier future generation.
I welcome you to the university and hope it will be a rewarding experience.
Thank you,
Prof. Masood Sadiq
Vice Chancellor, UCHS & The Children’s Hospital, Lahore
Message From Patron
Dear distinguished speakers and participants,
It is with great pleasure that I extend a warm welcome to all of you in the vibrant city of Lahore—a city steeped in heritage, literature, and archaeological marvels. Our esteemed institution, the University of Child Health Sciences (UCHS) & Children’s Hospital, Lahore stands as a beacon of excellence, consistently at the forefront of training, research, child health, and policy development.
Pediatric Gastroenterology, is now a well-established subspecialty worldwide, the department of pediatric GI at Children’s Hospital in 1998 and since its inception it has been catering the needs of the entire country. In addition the department of Pediatric Gastroenterology has also unique role at UCHS, being the only Rare Dusease Center in the country providing not only free diagnostic as well as treatment facilities to rare genetic disorders.
The department has state-of-the-art endoscopic services, expertly conducted by seasoned professionals, ensure the highest quality of care.
I also extend my heartfelt congratulations to the Gastroenterology Unit and the dedicated organizing team for hosting the 7th International Congress of Pediatric Gastroenterology from the platform of the Children’s Hospital & UCHS, Lahore and I wish them all the success.
With warm regards,
Prof. Huma Arshad Cheema
Prof Emeritus, University of Child Health Sciences, Lahore
Chairperson Pakistan Pediatric Association, GI and Liver group
Message From Medical Director
It gives me great pleasure to welcome all the participants to the 7th International Gastroenterology & Hepatology congress. The credit goes to organizing team and Gastroenterology department hosting this unique event featuring a galaxy of national and international speakers.
University of Child health Sciences and the Children’s Hospital, Lahore are pioneers for taking the lead in Child health by establishing a center of excellence through research, creativity, quality education and advocacy.
I wish the organizers a great success and the participants a very interactive and knowledge sharing experience.
Prof. Tipu Sultan
Professor of Pediatric Neurology
Medical director, The Children’s Hospital & UCHS, Lahore
Message From Chairman Organizing Committee
Welcome to the 7th internal congress of pediatric gastroenterology, an event dedicated to fostering collaboration, innovation, and advancement in Pediatric GI and liver diseases. As the Chairman of the Organizing Committee, it gives me great pleasure to extend a warm welcome to each and every one of you.
This symposium serves as a platform for sharing knowledge, exchanging ideas, and building networks among experts, researchers, and practitioners in the field. Our goal is to explore the latest developments, address key challenges, and identify opportunities for collaboration that will shape the future of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
Throughout the symposium, you will have the opportunity to engage in stimulating panel discussions, attend informative sessions, and connect with colleagues who share your passion and dedication. I encourage you to actively participate, ask questions, and contribute your insights to enrich the dialogue and enhance our collective understanding.
Thank you for your participation and commitment to advancing knowledge and excellence in GI and liver diseases.
Warm regards,
Prof. Anjum Saeed
Chairman, Organizing Committee
Head of the Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology & Hepatology
The Children’s Hospital & UCHS, Lahore
International Speakers
Prof. Neelam Mohan
(India)
Prof. Lee Way Seah
(Malaysia)
Prof. Daniel Kotlarz
(Germany)
National Speakers
Prof. Huma Arshad Cheema
Prof. Munir Akmal Lodhi
Prof. Munir Iqbal Malik
Dr. Faisal Hanif
Members Organsing Committee
- Dr. Zafar Fayyaz
- Dr. Muhammad Nadeem Anjum
- Dr. Sara Batool
- Dr. Zafar Iqbal
- Dr. Isbah Zaidi
- Dr. Noor Haadi
- Dr. Muhammad Arshad Alvi
- Dr. Iqra Mushtaq
- Dr. Hassan Sarwar
- Dr. Tehreem Fatima
- Dr. Ali Abbas