Peshawar (Khyber Mail): The inaugural Endo Prime Symposium 2025 successfully concluded at Prime Teaching Hospital, marking a milestone for medical innovation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). Organized by the Gastroenterology Department of Peshawar Medical College, the symposium gathered national and international experts to explore the latest advancements in endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) technology and its role in modern medical practice.
Prominent gastroenterologists in attendance included Dr. Maaz Bin Badshah (Shifa International Hospital), Dr. Christopher Ball (United Kingdom), Dr. Muslim Atiq (Shifa International Hospital), Dr. (R) Amjad Salamat, Dr. Muhammad Imran (Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute), Dr. Adeel ur Rehman (Aga Khan University Hospital), Dr. Bakht Biland, and Dr. Shehzad Amir (United Kingdom). Organizers from the host institution—Dr. Arbab Muhammad Kashif Khan, Dr. Mian Shah Yousaf, and Dr. Noman Khan—played a pivotal role in coordinating the event.
The symposium featured expert lectures, live demonstrations, and hands-on training sessions aimed at enhancing the diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities of healthcare professionals. Speakers underscored the need for integrating advanced endoscopic techniques into routine clinical practice to improve patient outcomes and called for expanding training programs to strengthen the nation’s healthcare system.
Chief Guest Dr. Mohammad Saleh highlighted the ethical responsibility of medical professionals to treat patients with compassion while advocating for the optimal utilization of endoultrasonic services in Pakistan.
The event concluded with the distribution of shields to distinguished speakers in recognition of their contributions to the field of gastroenterology. This landmark symposium is expected to advance endoscopic ultrasound capabilities in KP, fostering improved patient care and the professional development of healthcare practitioners.