KARACHI: Professor Shahid Rasool, the Executive Director of Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) Karachi, has passed away, leaving a significant void in Pakistan’s medical community.
Colleagues and staff at Jinnah Hospital expressed deep sorrow over his untimely demise, highlighting his commitment to medical education and the professional development of hospital personnel.
Under his leadership, the hospital undertook numerous initiatives to enhance healthcare delivery, streamline operations, and expand patient facilities.
Medical associations and public health officials have extended condolences to his family, describing Professor Rasool as a visionary leader whose contributions will have a lasting impact on the healthcare sector in Karachi and across Pakistan.
The hospital administration has announced that memorial arrangements and tributes will be organized in his honor to recognize his decades-long service to medicine and public health.
On the other hand, Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has expressed deep grief over the passing of Professor Shahid Rasool, Executive Director of Jinnah Hospital Karachi.
In his statement, the Chief Minister described Dr. Shahid as one of the country’s finest surgeons, praising his dedication to medicine and healthcare. He added that Dr. Shahid Rasool’s services to the medical community will always be remembered.
The Sindh Chief Minister also prayed for the elevation of the late doctor’s ranks in the hereafter and extended his condolences to the bereaved family, wishing them strength and patience during this difficult time.
Dr. Shahid Rasool’s contributions to patient care, medical education, and hospital administration have left a lasting legacy in Pakistan’s healthcare sector.