Healthy Heart International

08/06/2026

Saddened and heartbroken to learn the horrific acid attack on our female colleague doctor 💔

Recognising the Unsung Heroes of Emergency Care

My name is Dr Ahmed Khan, a Consultant Interventional Cardiologist originally from Quetta and currently practising in Australia.

Like many people from Quetta, I was deeply saddened and heartbroken to learn of the horrific acid attack on our young surgical trainee, Mahnoor.

My thoughts are with her, her family, and colleagues during this difficult time.

Amid this tragedy, it is important to recognise the outstanding work of the ARIA Emergency Department and the teams involved in her initial care.

The emergency team, together with Plastic Surgery and Ophthalmology colleagues, provided rapid and expert treatment that stabilised her condition and helped prevent even more devastating consequences.

Mahnoor was subsequently transferred to Aga Khan University Hospital at her family’s request in a stable condition, reflecting the high standard of care she had already received.

The professionalism, dedication, and teamwork demonstrated by the ARIA team deserve recognition and appreciation.

Their efforts helped save a life, preserve a future, and support a family through an unimaginable ordeal.

27/04/2026

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24/02/2026

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We are deeply grateful to our Champion Donors, 𝐃𝐫. 𝐀𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐊𝐡𝐚𝐧, for their generous support at the 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐬 fundraiser in Canberra.
Your commitment to the 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐡𝐢𝐝 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐢 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 education cause is helping transform lives and create brighter futures. Thank you for standing with us and making this journey of hope possible. 🌟
For anyone who would like to support this mission and be part of the journey, please visit: https://www.ShahidAfridiFoundation.org.au

09/02/2026

The program on Diabetes Awareness and Diabetic Complications was organised by TDC and supported by Healthy Heart International and PAN Canberra on 1/2/26.

The central message was clear: Diabetes is the mother of many diseases — yet it is preventable.

Diabetes is not merely a “sugar problem.” When uncontrolled, it silently damages multiple organs and leads to serious complications such as:
• Heart attacks and strokes
• Kidney failure requiring dialysis
• Vision loss
• Nerve damage and amputations

It is a major public health concern globally, and Pakistan ranks among the highest countries in diabetes prevalence. This alarming statistic highlights the urgent need for awareness, early detection, and prevention.

The encouraging reality is that diabetes can often be prevented or its onset significantly delayed through:
• Healthy, balanced diets
• Reducing refined sugars and processed foods
• Regular physical activity (at least 30 minutes daily)
• Maintaining a healthy weight
• Routine screening and early intervention

Prevention begins at home — through lifestyle choices, education, and community engagement.

The collective appeal of the event was simple but powerful:

Let us work together to prevent this disease.
For our families.
For our community.
For future generations.
The Diabetes Centre - TDC

31/01/2026

It was an honour to attend the Shahid Afridi Foundation fundraising event, alongside Jahangir Khan, the former professional Pakistani squash player and legendary six-time World Open and ten-time British Open champion.

24/01/2026

Charity and Academic Activities Summary – Pakistan Visit (13/12/25 to 16/01/26)

Alhamdulillah, I had a highly productive and rewarding visit to Pakistan. The visit focused on charitable work, clinical training—particularly in interventional cardiology and primary prevention of cardiovascular disease—fundraising, and education in cardiovascular prevention.

Key activities included:
1. Two PCI workshops at PIMS
2. Charity cardiology clinic at TDC
3. Charity cardiology clinic in Sahiwal
4. Fundraising activities in Lahore
5. Fundraising activities in Sahiwal
6. Interventional cardiology workshops at ARIA Hospital
7. Lecture on primary prevention at ARIA Hospital
8. PCI workshop at Civil Hospital, Quetta
9. Lecture on cardiovascular prevention and ethical practice for trainees at Civil Hospital, Quetta
10. Educational session for allied health staff and doctors at TDC on heart and brain health
11. Lecture for Iqra University students on health, exercise, and disease prevention

This visit reinforced the importance of capacity building, prevention-focused education, and sustainable charitable healthcare initiatives.

15/01/2026

Final lecture (15/1/26) before my departure to Australia.

It has been a very productive and meaningful trip, with extensive charity work and public awareness initiatives focused on heart and vascular health.

10/01/2026

On my way to Lahore to support charity initiatives and strengthen community healthcare through fundraising efforts.

08/01/2026

Honoured to be presenting at Iqra University, Islamabad.

Looking forward to discussing sustainable health, prevention, and building a body that truly lasts.

06/01/2026

Guest lecture 5/1/26 and 6/1/26 (Aria hospital and Civil Hospital Quetta).