Revolutionary thinking in education, research, policy true path to progress: Prof. Dr. Zulfiqar Bhutta

A highly insightful and thought-provoking session was held at Khyber Medical University (KMU) in Peshawar, Pakistan, featuring globally renowned physician and public health expert, Professor Dr Zulfiqar A. Bhutta. Dr Bhutta is an internationally recognised Pakistani clinician and researcher, known for his revolutionary contributions to maternal, newborn, and child health. He is also the founding Director of the Institute for Global Health and Development at Aga Khan University. He emphasised the critical importance of early childhood education, which he described as the foundation of human development and consciousness. He asserted that every university bears the responsibility of positively impacting society through its scientific and research work. Bhutta stated, “Research publications alone are not sufficient; their true value lies in their impact on policymaking, healthcare systems, and meaningful improvements in human lives.”