Ethics & Standards Committee
Purpose
To uphold the highest ethical and professional standards in reproductive medicine and Assisted Reproductive Technology.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and monitor ethical guidelines for IVF practice.
- Promote compliance with national and international professional standards.
- Advise members on ethical issues and patient rights.
- Promote responsible and ethical use of reproductive technologies.
- Support the development of professional standards for reproductive healthcare.
Committee Leadership & Members
Prof. Dr. Shahida Parveen
FCPS, Bioethics Diploma holder
Karachi
Dr. Tariq Mahmood
Associate Professor Gynae
Lahore
Committee Members
Dr. Amina Ghaffar
IVF Consultant, MultanDr. Bilal Qureshi
Senior Consultant Specialist, QuettaDr. Nida Fatima
Consultant Infertility Specialist, IslamabadAccreditation & Quality Assurance Committee
Purpose
To establish and promote uniform quality standards across IVF centers in Pakistan.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop accreditation criteria and quality benchmarks.
- Conduct or facilitate inspections and quality audits, where applicable.
- Promote standardized clinical and laboratory protocols.
- Support continuous quality improvement across IVF centers.
- Recognize centers that achieve established quality and excellence standards.
Committee Leadership & Members
Prof. Dr. Haroon Hamid
FRCOG, Lead Accreditation Inspector
Lahore
Dr. Farooq Azam
Ph.D. in IVF Quality Systems
Karachi
Committee Members
Dr. Uzma Bukhari
IVF Lab Director, IslamabadDr. Saad Malik
Clinical Director, GujranwalaDr. Huma Jamil
Consultant Embryologist, MultanFinance & Fundraising Committee
Purpose
To support the financial sustainability, transparency, and responsible financial management of the Society.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and oversee annual budgets.
- Maintain appropriate financial governance and reporting standards.
- Explore sponsorships, grants, and other appropriate funding opportunities.
- Support the financial planning of research and educational initiatives.
- Promote transparency and accountability in financial matters.
Committee Leadership & Members
Dr. Jamil Ahmad
FCPS (Obstetrics & Gynecology)
Karachi
Dr. Faisal Raza
Infertility Consultant
Sialkot
Committee Members
Dr. Kamran Yousuf
Clinical Embryologist, KarachiDr. Sadia Noreen
Consultant Infertility Specialist, LahoreLegal & Regulatory Affairs Committee
Purpose
To support regulatory compliance and contribute to the development of an appropriate legal and policy framework for reproductive medicine in Pakistan.
Key Responsibilities
- Liaise with relevant regulatory and healthcare authorities, including PHC, DRAP, and other relevant bodies.
- Monitor developments in ART-related laws, regulations, and policies.
- Guide members regarding applicable licensing and legal requirements.
- Identify emerging legal and regulatory issues affecting ART.
- Develop policy recommendations for relevant government and regulatory bodies.
Committee Leadership & Members
Justice (R) Mushtaq Ali
Former Judge of High Court, Legal Advisor
Islamabad
Prof. Dr. Ayesha Siddiqa
FRCOG, Ph.D. in Reproductive Sciences
Lahore
Committee Members
Dr. Yasmin Khan
Clinical Embryologist, PeshawarProf. Sohail Abbas
Head of Obstetrics & Gynae, FaisalabadMembership Committee
Purpose
To strengthen member engagement and expand the Society's professional network.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage membership registration and renewals.
- Maintain an updated membership database.
- Support communication and engagement with Society members.
- Foster collaboration among IVF centres and professionals.
- Promote national, regional, and international professional partnerships.
Committee Leadership & Members
Dr. Asim Raza
FCPS, Public Health Specialist
Faisalabad
Dr. Nadia Qasim
MBBS, MCPS (Obs & Gynae)
Peshawar
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