A5041301216- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- COVID-19 impact on air quality
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Medical Education and Admissions
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Global Health and Surgery
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Malaria Research and Control
- Diversity and Career in Medicine
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Innovations in Medical Education
Aga Khan University
2022-2025
Texas A&M University
2024
Migrants and refugees are among the most disadvantaged populations, with limited evidence on access uptake of COVID-19 vaccination them. Therefore this qualitative study explores behavioral social drivers vaccine refugee migrant population in Pakistan through in-depth interviews focus group discussions regular irregular migrants residing Pakistan. Key informant were conducted stakeholders responsible for overlooking process. A total 18 participants interviewed to gather insights access,...
With nearly 11 billion doses of the COVID-19 vaccine being administered, stark differences in vaccination rates persist. Vaccine distribution initiatives such as COVAX and African Acquisition Trust (AVAT) were formed to ensure equitable delivery. This review evaluates initial efforts impact different on coverage early phase. We conducted a descriptive trend analysis with sub-groups by various context parameters data from December 2020 till February 2022, four public databases including...
Migrants and refugees are at a disadvantage in accessing basic necessities. The objective of this study is to assess the inequity access, needs determinants COVID-19 vaccination among migrant populations Pakistan. We conducted mixed-method comprising cross-sectional survey qualitative study. In paper, we will only report findings from survey. This was different cities Pakistan including Quetta, Karachi Hyderabad. A total 570 participants were surveyed migrants, both regular irregular...
Abstract Approximately five billion people do not have access to necessary surgical treatment globally and up 85% of children in LMICs are affected with conditions requiring care by the age 15 years. It is crucial identify common Pakistan inform healthcare professionals policymakers for effective resource allocation. This a representative cross-sectional household survey conducted on aged 5-10 assess existing diseases healthcare-seeking behaviors two largest provinces (Sindh Punjab)...
Globally, the region of South Asia reports highest number women (87 million) with unmet needs contraception. Amongst lower-middle-income countries Asia, Pakistan has performed poorly in enhancing contraceptive prevalence, as evident by Contraceptive Prevalence Rate (CPR) 34%. Factors including restricted access to contraception, a selection techniques, cultural/religious resistance, gender-based hurdles, and societal factors, such couple's education level, are among most important causes for...
Approximately five billion people do not have access to necessary surgical treatment globally and up 85% of children in LMICs are affected with conditions requiring care by the age 15 years. It is crucial identify common Pakistan inform healthcare professionals policymakers for effective resource allocation. This representative cross-sectional household survey conducted on aged 5–10 years assessed existing diseases healthcare-seeking behaviors two largest provinces (Sindh Punjab) Pakistan....