Category: Opinion & Editorials

Lessons from Adverse Events (incidents)in Healthcare: Beyond Blame, Towards Improvement Dr. Fiaz Maqbool FaziliThe recent unfortunate incident/s at the Emergency Department (ED) of teaching hospitals has reignited an urgent conversation about the systemic gaps in our healthcare infrastructure, particularly in emergency care delivery. As someone certified in healthcare quality and patient safety, with experience in…

The Kargil War of 1999 was not just a military operation. It was a defining moment that reaffirmed India’s sovereignty, tested its resolve, and immortalized its heroes. Mir Yahya In the snow-bound silence of the Himalayas, where winds howl through narrow valleys and rocky heights stand as sentinels of history, echoes still linger—of courage, bloodshed,…

Peerzada Masarat Shah Once upon a time, medicine was a noble profession, built on the backbone of sacrifice, discipline, and deep compassion. Today, in some hospitals, it’s beginning to look more like a battleground of egos, entitlement, and emotional meltdowns. Welcome to the new age of healthcare, where some professionals seem to have traded the…

Dr Fiaz Maqbool FaziliThe image of a healer struck down while tending to the sick is a profound violation, a clash between the fundamental sanctity of human dignity and the solemn oath to preserve life. When doctors face physical assault on duty – an alarming global phenomenon underscored by numerous cases and prompting initiatives like…