KARACHI: The Indus Hospital has announced establishment of the Dr Naseem Salahuddin Centre of Excellence for Infectious Diseases in recognition of her outstanding services.

Dr Naseem, who died in a traffic accident in Morocco last week, was laid to rest at the DHA Phase 8 graveyard on Wednesday, the first day of Eidul Azha.

A condolence reference was held at the Indus Hospital on Friday, where leading healthcare professionals, social figures, colleagues and students gathered to pay tribute to her remarkable contributions to the field of medicine.

Speakers at the event paid glowing tribute to her lifelong services in the field of medicine, particularly her pioneering work in infectious diseases.

Renowned infectious disease specialist laid to rest on first day of Eid

They described her as not only a physician but an institution in herself, whose teachings and dedication inspired generations of doctors and healthcare professionals.

The speakers highlighted that Dr Naseem saved countless lives through her work and that her contributions towards the prevention and treatment of rabies and tuberculosis would always be remembered.

They further stated that the government of Sindh had consistently benefited from her expertise and guidance in the healthcare sector.

Speaking on the occasion, Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN) CEO Dr Syed Zafar Zaidi said that Dr Naseem never compromised on principles and that her passion and commitment to her work made her an extraordinary woman.

IHHN President Dr Abdul Bari Khan said that Dr Naseem dedicated her life to serving humanity selflessly.

He added that her efforts in the fight against rabies would always be remembered and that the institution would continue to carry forward her mission. “The flame that Dr Naseem lit will continue to shine through our work and commitment,” he remarked.

IHHN chairman Abdul Karim Pracha announced the establishment of the Dr Naseem Salahuddin Centre of Excellence for Infectious Diseases in recognition of her outstanding services. He stated that the centre would play a vital role in continuing her mission and vision in the field of infectious diseases.

The gathering reflected the profound impact Dr Naseem Salahuddin had on Pakistan’s healthcare fraternity. Many senior consultants, faculty members, and healthcare professionals present at the condolence reference were among her earliest residents and trainees, who later went on to become leading names in medicine themselves.

Speakers recalled how she mentored generations of doctors not only through her clinical expertise, but also through her discipline, compassion, humility, and unwavering commitment to ethical medical practice.

Participants noted that while Pakistan has lost a remarkable physician, teacher, and mentor, her legacy will continue to live on through the countless lives she saved, the institutions she strengthened, and the generations of healthcare professionals she inspired.

The ceremony concluded with prayers for her eternal peace and a renewed commitment by the medical community to carry forward the values and mission she dedicated her life to.

Published in Dawn, May 30th, 2026