The National Institute of Child Health has a remarkable story to tell, and as the Professor of Pediatric Surgery and Head, Section of Pediatric Surgery Unit-A, I am eager to share it with anyone who wants to associate in the best interest of this extraordinary institution.

The Institute had its beginnings at the Pediatric Surgery Unit in Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center (JPMC) for years. In 1979, President Zia-ul-Haq visited the School of Pediatrics, on the request of the senior administrative authorities and declared it as the National Institute of Child Health (NICH). In April 1990, NICH was separated from JPMC, and made an attached department of the Federal Ministry of Health. Prof. Nizam ul Hassan, the senior pediatric surgeon of the country, was made its first director.

Since then, NICH has gone from strength to strength by virtue of sheer dedication and commitment of its faculty and staff. We are proud that our training of paediatric surgeons and physicians has helped with NICH’s rapid modernization, expansion and global engagement with medical professionals. We are working hard to strengthen our existing partnerships and initiatives, while enhancing the quality of healthcare in the field of Paediatrics.

A center of excellence at present, NICH is a trendsetter for Paediatrics in Pakistan. It distinguishes itself by adapting innovative strategies that respond to the changing needs of our communities and initiating health projects.

I welcome you to the newly renovated website of NICH and look forward to meaningful engagement with you.

Warmly,

PROFESSOR NASIR SALEEM SADDAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NICH