Dr Sidra Becomes Pakistan’s First Paediatric Surgical Oncologist
Pakistani Doctor Completes Specialised Cancer Surgery Training in US
LAHORE: (Staff Reporter) – Pakistan has achieved a significant milestone in paediatric healthcare as Dr Sidra-tul-Muntaha has become the country’s first paediatric surgical oncologist after completing specialised training in the United States, 24NewsHD TV reported on Saturday.
Dr Sidra, daughter of Prof Dr Saleem Faiz, completed a fellowship in paediatric surgical oncology at the renowned St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.
She is currently serving as an Assistant Professor of Paediatric Surgery at the Children’s Hospital Lahore.
Paediatric surgical oncology is a specialised branch of medicine that involves complex surgical procedures to treat cancer in children.
Dr Sidra’s achievement is being regarded as an important development for paediatric cancer care in Pakistan, where access to specialised treatment remains a key healthcare priority.
Her international training and experience are expected to contribute to the development of specialised surgical services and improve treatment options for children battling cancer in the country.
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