LAHORE: In a bid to strengthen treatment facilities for liver, gastric and intestinal diseases in children and prevent pediatric hepatitis, Lahore General Hospital has created a new post of ‘Pediatric Gastroenterologist’ and appointed Dr Hooria Rehman as head of the post principal. Appointed as assistant professor.
Dr. Hooria Rehman holds credits in FCPS Pediatric Medicine and FCPS Pediatrics (Gastroenterology and Hepatology) and is a highly qualified and experienced doctor in this field.
Dr. Hooria Rehman will also perform diagnostic and treatment duties for pediatric liver, gastric problems and hepatitis, while diagnosing and treating Peads both indoors and outdoors. In addition, Dr. Hooria Rehman will also provide pediatric endoscopy services, which are relevant for the diagnosis of complex gastrointestinal diseases and will cater to the large influx of patients with gastrointestinal, hepatic and metabolic diseases at Lahore General Hospital. Children’s needs.
Dr. Muhammad Al-Fareed Zafar, Professor at the Chief Postgraduate Medical Research Institute, has terminated the appointment of Dr. Hooria Rehman, which is a good sign for children suffering from liver diseases, stomach problems and other diseases. He added that this initiative by the Punjab Health Department is a very good initiative and has created a unique and permanent vacancy in the Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology at Lahore General Hospital.
He said that this initiative will provide extensive diagnostic and treatment facilities for children and will also help prevent hepatitis and liver diseases and will also reduce the existing pressure on pediatrics. He said LGH was already committed to providing state-of-the-art facilities to all departments and these initiatives would increase facilities at an individual level in important areas, which was a particular concern for patients coming from distant places.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2023