On 12 May at MGF’s London office, Dr. Rakhshi Memon, CEO, and Dr. Deepali Sharma, Executive Trustee, met with Sabrina Simpson and Deborah Forster of Save the Children UK to share MGF’s vision for inclusive education and explore early years opportunities in Tower Hamlets. They discussed “learning through play” research,...
The Theory of Change workshop on Traumatic Brain Injury was conducted by MGF CEO, Dr. Rakhshi Memon, at Sunset Club, Karachi, on 18th February. Bringing together key stakeholders, the session focused on mapping the causal pathway within the current context, identifying critical barriers, challenges, and their far-reaching consequences. This collaborative...
MGF had the privilege of hosting a distinguished dinner in honor of Sheikh Yousef Khalawi, Secretary General of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development (ICCD)—an affiliate of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) representing 57 member countries. Hosted by Dr. Iqbal Thaheem, COO MGF, at the Sindh Government Officers Club...
MGF CEO Dr Rakhshi Memon, MGF Consultant Prof Nusrat Husain with MGF research fellows in Nigeria, visit to meet with Clinical Director and Deputy Clinical Director of Federal Medical Center, Abuja Nigeria. The visit was very productive and the Clinical Director of Federal Medical Center, Abuja very keen to collaborate...
An interactive community engagement and involvement session with lived experience experts in Abuja, Nigeria, 19th January 2025. This session was chaired by Dr Rakhshi Memon, and people from Pakistan and India also participated in the session online.
Day 4 Highlights – 10th Global Capacity Building Programme, Dubai The day featured a focused session on Risk Assessment, led by Dr. Rakhshi Memon, followed by workstream leads identifying potential risks and mitigation strategies for their respective areas. Additionally, Dr. Tayyeba Kiran presented the Trial Delivery Manual, sparking productive discussions on...
Day 1 - Shaping the Future of Health and Wellbeing in Pakistan: Stakeholder Forum on Policy and Progress Dubai, UAE Day 1 of the “Shaping the Future of Health and Wellbeing in Pakistan” forum successfully brought together key leaders from Pakistan’s health sector, government, and academia to address critical health challenges. Notable attendees...
The third day featured an engaging Planning and Review Session, focusing on all workstreams of NIHR Funded Project (NIHR 205561) Moving on After Breast Cancer Plus Programme. Key discussions included Clinical and Cost-Effectiveness of Adaptive Interventions, Co-Development, Scale-up, and Sustainability, Community and Social Media Campaign, Economic Impact of Mental Health,...
The second and final day of the "Shaping the Future of Health and Well-being in Pakistan: A Stakeholder Forum on Policy and Progress" concluded successfully. Highlights included presentations on PILL’s work, community engagement, awareness roadshows, and valuable discussions. Participants expressed satisfaction with the forum’s focus on evidence-based policymaking and emphasised the...