DR ASIM QIDWAI

MBBS, Fellow Hbpathies (UCL, LONDON)

FOUNDER, CEO AMTF (PAK)

PROJECT HEAD FUTURE VISION SUNDUS (PAK)

Nationality:Canadian

Canada: 343-***-****

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Dr. Asim Qidwai is the first Pakistani Physician who has earned a specialized Master in Haemoglobinopathy from University College London, UK. Dr. Qidwai has a special interest in Benign Hematology and is working in pediatric Haem- oncology for the last 15 years. In 2003 he established AMTF- Helping Blood Disorder, a clinical setup which has been providing total free of cost clinical care the sufferers of blood diseases, primarily focusing in Beta Thalassemia.

Dr. Asim Qidwai did his medical school in 1995 followed by residency in pediatric medicine, a fellowship in pediatric hematology and oncology, and a Masters in Haemoglobinopathies from University College London. In 2014 Dr. Qidwai was awarded with a Gold Medal for his services in the establishment of Pakistan's first intensive care unit for children suffering from blood diseases and cancers and South Asia Triple Helix Award in 2018. Recently received Child welfare award 2019 from 3G Global award from IFA Cambridge.

Present commitments

CEO – Afzaal Memorial Thalassemia Foundation.

Project Head - Future Vision Sundus Foundation.

Last 2 years projects 2021-2022

1.Establishment of Amtf shikarpur thalassemia centre as private public partnership with Government of sind now operational with 200 registered patients.

2.Consultant Assessment Advisor -CCN (LOCAL) SHORT-TERM CONSULTANT AGREEMENT. Three months project for Tharparkar District. (24th April 2022 - 23rd July 2022). Under Chemonics’ contract agreement with the U.S. Agency for International Development (“USAID”) for the USAID (“GHSC-PSM”).

Contributions

Here we would like to highlight some of his major innovative work that has made us to recommend him for this Award Nomination.

●Establishment of AMTF_ Helping Blood Disorders- 2003

First Non Profit set up in Pakistan that has been serving those with blood disorders (especially with Thalassemia Major) for Complete Clinical Care without charging a single penny.

oThe services include: Physician’s Consultancy, Lab & Diagnostics, Pharmacy Care, Echo & Ultrasound, Transfusion Services (under supervision of a separate Doctor and Nursing Staff), Food and Transportation.

oAt AMTF Dr. Qidwai is the first executive who planned and provide a complete Multidisciplinary Clinical Consultancy to his patients including Cardiology, Endocrinology, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, and General Hematology etc.

oDr. Qidwai is also the first and only person in Pakistan specialized in Haemoglobinopathy, thus at AMTF, he is the only person providing such Specialized Consultancy in person to his patients.

This makes our patients health outcomes much better than it peers.

Ref: https://parentsguidecordblood.org/cz/node/17887

https://afzaalfoundation.org/

●Establishment of Pakistan’s First Intensive Care Unit for Haem Oncology -2012

Dr. Qidwai has proposed, struggled, fought then achieved to establish such unit funded by Government of Japan. It was a big challenge to convince such a group of critics for this project to succeed among other giants, however by the grace of Almighty the project plan, approach and vision appealed to Government of Japan that they agreed to support. Thus AMTF again became able to adore this prestigious star on its shoulder (Credit goes to the thankless effort of Mr. Qidwai).

The Government of Japan has been visiting us for the scrutiny/audit of the project, on regular basis, inspecting the working manual, patients treated, staff efficiency, administration etc.

The project has benefited 4358 patients of Haem Oncology so far from the day of its opening.

Ref: http://fp.brecorder.com/2012/12/201************/

●SALIFOME: Saving A Life In Front OF My Eyes -2016

The theme for 2011 Blood donor day by W.H.O was “More blood, More life” where it was emphasized that more people should get awareness regarding donating blood as they are carrying a precious gift which is beneficial to mankind.

The attitude and mindset of blood donors have been studied rigorously reported. However the most prominent reason reported in literature towards blood donation is altruism. In Pakistan Due to the humanitarian assistance of non- governmental organizations and Blood Donor organizations. Almost 1.5 million blood pints are collected annually in the country where majority of donation (65%) comes from replacement donors and a lesser percent from volunteer donors (i.e. 25%). The concept of “SALIFOME” was coined by Dr. Asim Qidwai and forwarded a novel idea an effort to amalgamate the blood donors with the recipients through a humanitarian binding force by creating an atmosphere. Saving a Life In front Of My Eyes (SALIFOME) which encompasses the missing emotional cum motivational link and is a kind of a connection/ a link/ a bonding which will move between a donor and the beneficiaries and help a blood donor club to keep donor retention for longer period of time. “First Pilot Study Project of AMTF”.

Operational Definition: “By placing the blood donation area opposite to blood receiving area where we can actually show the blood donors in real time the immediate benefits of donating blood. This will in turn induce in donor a feeling of attachment and emotional bondage with the recipient and keep the donor pool intact’”. Predicted Outcomes and Benefits: Immediate & Long Term. Donor immediate satisfaction, Long term engagement of donors, Establishment of large blood donor pool registration, Community education and Involvement to support for each other. SALIFOME would probably trigger intrinsic motivation and will keep the mankind support on long term mode to help each other.

Ref: https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/149362-With-Salifome-donors-can-now-watch-how-their-blood-saves-lives

●BOW: Blood Drive On Wheels-2018

In a consequence of SALIFOME, Blood Drive on Wheels (BOW) is another bright star at the horizon for getting community attracted toward blood donation for the vulnerable of the blood disorders. The project is just not limited to a mobile donation cart but to cover a whole blood bank with specialized team for collecting donation of blood by providing the most hygienic, secure, safe and clinically monitored environment to the donor community throughout Pakistan.

Securing this project to get a fund from the Government of Japan was like a dome to carry on head but by the grace of Almighty credit goes to the insight of Mr. Qidwai that after a punctilious review the Government of Japan has approved and funded this project as well. They pleasingly mentioned it that they trust on the leadership of Mr. Qidwai that granting another project to AMTF which is not usually happened them.

Ref: https://tribune.com.pk/story/1665157/1-japan-provide-blood-vehicle-afzaal-memorial-thalassaemia-foundation/

●Academics & Research

Dr. Qidwai not only has been providing clinical, theoretical and management leadership to his team and patients but he also has been part of many academic activities and research papers.

o“Endocrinal Complications in Thalassaemia: Frequency and association with serum ferritin levels”. Heema Satwani, Jamal Raza, M. Alam, Asim Qidwai; Pak Paed J. 20015; 29 (3) 113-19.

o“Zinc Status and its Correlation with Basic Parameters in Transfusion Dependent Thalassemia Patients: A Pakistani Perspective”. Sultan S., Irfan SM., Kaker JU., Zeeshan R., Kidwai A. IJBC 2014; (3), 113-118.

o“Assessing Parental Knowledge about Thalassemia in a Thalassemia Center of Karachi, Paksitan”. Humaira Maheen, Farrukh Malik, Barerah Siddiqui, Asim Qidwai; J. Genet Counsel. DOI: 10.1007/s10897-015-9830-z

oTrends of red cell alloimmunization in Beta Thalassemia Major Patients: A single center retrospective study in Karachi”. Asim Qidwai, Neelam Mansoor, Anwari Syeda, humaira Maheen, Irfan M., Farrukh Malik; J Blood Disord Treat. 2018; 1(1):3-5.

o“Thalassemia Major: A study on the perception of parents about disease”. Qidwai Asim, Neelam M. Appoo A, Anwari S.; Int J. Blood Dis Dis., 2017; 1(1): 013-015.

o“Saving a Life In Front of my Eyres”. Qidwai et al., J. Blood Disord Transfus, 2017, 8:3.

DOI: 10.4172/2155-9864.1000385

●Awards & Acknowledgement

oWINNER-3G AWARDS 2019 in CHILDREN WELFARE CATEGORY: As a Project Head of Pakistan’s First Free of Cost ICU for Paeds Haem/Onco, Dr. Qidwai has won this international award of The Good Global Governance Award by Cambridge IFA in the year 2019.

o https://cambridge-ifa.net/events/3g_awards/3g_past_winners.php

o2014: Dr. Qidwai awarded with Gold Medal for establishing of Pakistan’s first intensive care unit for Blood diseases and Cancers from the Commissioner in Karachi in 2014-2015.

o2016: AMTF has won Engro_ I AM THE CHANGE award against the Multidisciplinary Care Approach, Free of Cost services and state-of-the-art Intensive Care Unit by AMTF.

o2017: AMTF under leadership of Dr. Qidwai has succeeded 6th International Corporate Social Responsibility Award by The professionals Network & Ethical Business Update for overall performance.

o2017: Dr .Qidwai has been awarded with SATHA Innovation Award for SALIFOME. SATHA Innovation Award is an international award by South Asia Triple Helix Association as Part of International Triple Helix Association.

Pediatric Internship and Residency training details

Pediatric medicine Internship: 1995-1996, Liaqat National Post Graduate Hospital.

Pediatric medicine Internship: 1996, Aga Khan, University Hospital.

Pediatric medicine Internship: 1996, Aga Khan, University Hospital.

Pediatric residency Cardiology: 1997, Liaqat National Post Graduate Hospital.

Pediatric residency General Pediatrics and Neoenatology: 1997-1999, Ziauddin Medical University Hospital.

Residency in Haemoglobinopathies: 1999, Burhani Blood Bank and Transfusion Centre.

Pediatric Haematology and Oncology: 1997-1999, Ziauddin Medical University Hospital.

Pediatric Hamatology and Oncology: 1999- 2003, Children Cancer Hospital Pakistan Trust.

Pediatric Haematology and Oncology Services as Specialist

Thalassemial pratice 2003 – present, AMTF

Associate Specalist Children Cancer Hospital & Indus Cancer Hospital : ( 2003 – 2016 ).

Thalassemia Project Incharge Burhani Blood Bank: ( 2001 - 2009 ).

Advisory New project : Noor Foundation, Jamila Sultana, Klarkaar Vonhaar Hospital .

Membership:

Pakistan medical and Dental Council- PMDC NUMBER: 28454 - P

University College London Hospital- UCL NUMBER: 935162/1

European Hematology Association- EHA Number: 011051

Member of American Society of Microbiology

Member of Canadian Blood transfusion Society

Member of International Society of Hemostasis and thrombosis & European Hematology Association

Press links

https://tribune.com.pk/story/1665157/1-japan-provide-blood-vehicle-afzaal-memorial-thalassaemia-foundation/

https://www.kr.pk.emb-japan.go.jp/press.html

https://fp.brecorder.com/2016/09/201**********/

https://www.dawn.com/news/715277/icus-at-ngo-level

http://www.pulsepakistan.com/index.php/press-release-sept-15-16

https://www.biztoday.news/2019/03/20/pakistani-charitable-health-organization-wins-global-good-governance-award/

https://cambridge-ifa.net/events/3g_awards/3g_past_winners.php

https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/448260-amtf-offers-help-in-running-thalassaemia-centres-in-sindh

https://www.express.pk/story/1599949/1/

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