KMU to establish health sciences campus in Mohmand

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Medical University (KMU) is set to expand its academic programmes by introducing allied health sciences degree programmes, including BS Nursing and Doctor of Physical Therapy, in the newly merged districts (NMDs) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

A team from KMU, led by Dean of Allied Health Sciences, Prof Dr Haider Darain, along with Dr Najma Naz, director INS, Abdur Rehman, assistant director of Affiliation, Aitizaz and Ibrar Ahmad, engineer, visited Mohmand district to assess potential sites for establishing a KMU Institute of Health Sciences (KMU-IHS) campus.

During the visit, the team conducted site inspections and engaged in productive discussions with Dr. Ihtishamul Haq, the deputy commissioner (DC) of Mohmand district, Saddam Khan, assistant commissioner, Alia Mustafa, principal of GGDC Ekkaghund,. Marukh Zahir Shah, principal of GGDC Chanda, Muhammad Khalid, Assistant Prof at GDC Ekkaghund, Kausar Khan, assistant Prof at GDC Lakro, and Zarshad Khan, in-charge principal at GDC Ekkaghund.

The proposed campus would become a centre for advanced healthcare education and training in the region, addressing the pressing need for skilled healthcare professionals.The establishment of the KMU-IHS campus in the Newly Merged Districts reflects KMU’s commitment to expanding its educational reach and improving healthcare services in underserved areas. This initiative is expected to benefit local communities and contribute significantly to the enhancement of healthcare standards across Pakistan.