Dr. Fowzia Siddiqui delivered a lecture on Epilepsy at Sindh winter summit

Karachi
Pakistan Society of Internal Medicine (PSIM) Larkana Chapter organized the Sindh Winter Summit 2026 from 2nd to 7th November 2026 in Larkana.
The theme of the summit was “New Frontiers in Evidence-Based Medicine”. Consultant physicians, sub-specialists, surgeons, gynecologists, general practitioners, postgraduate students and house physicians from across the country participated in the summit. On the last day of the summit, the country’s renowned neurologist and epilepsy specialist, Professor Dr. Fowzia Siddiqui, was invited as a speaker.
Dr. Fowzia Siddiqui delivered a special lecture on the topic “Approach to Epilepsy”, which she dedicated to her beloved sister, Dr. Aafia Siddiqui. In her lecture, she shed detailed light on the diagnosis, treatment and latest research on epilepsy.
She said that epilepsy is a treatable disease, and with timely diagnosis and correct treatment, patients can lead a normal life. It is our collective responsibility to remove misconceptions about epilepsy in society.
At the end of the lecture, the organizers presented an honorary shield to Dr. Fowzia Siddiqui in recognition of her valuable services. The participants greatly appreciated Dr. Fowzia’s lecture.
The patrons-in-chief of the summit, Professor Javed Akram and Professor Aftab Mohsin, patron Professor Hakim Ali Abro, Chairman Organizing Committee Professor Bashir Ahmed Sheikh, Chairman Scientific Committee Professor Azizullah Jalbani and Secretary Symposium Dr. Sultan Ahmed Chandio thanked all the guests, speakers and participants.