BRIEF INFORMATION

Prof. Dr. Ghulam Mustafa is a Consultant Pediatrician, Pediatric Pulmonologist and a Social worker.  For the last 40 years, he has served Government of the Punjab at senior positions in the health department including Chairman Pediatric Department, at Nishtar Medical University, Multan.

He founded Helping Hands Foundation (HHF), a not-for-profit organization, in 2003 with the intent to dedicate himself as a social worker and make a societal change. His research has been published in various outlets such as European Respiratory journal, Journal of tropical pediatrics, Journal of epidemiology & global health, Biomed central, Pakistan pediatric journal, Journal of Pakistan medical association, Journal of Ayub Medical College, Journal of college of physicians & surgeons, Pakistan etc. Dr. Mustafa frequently appears on National TV, Radio, writes for National Newspapers, speaks at International and National forums and is a widely travelled International Speaker.

EDUCATION:

• Fellowship in Pediatric Pulmonology and Pediatric Intensive Care (PICU) from National University Hospital, Singapore –  2003
• C.P.S. in Pediatrics from College of Physicians & Surgeons, Pakistan –  1999
• C.P.S. in Pediatrics from College of Physicians & Surgeons, Pakistan –  1999
• B.B.S. from King Edward Medical College, Lahore – 1989
• Bachelors of Arts from Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad – 1987
• Bachelors of Science from University of Punjab, Lahore – 1986
• Masters in Bussiness Administration courses from AIO university, Islamabad- 1984
• Certificate in Arabic language from AIO university, Islamabad- 1983.
• Certificate in Journalism from AIO university, Islamabad—1983.

MEMBERSHIPS:

• Pakistan Pediatric Association
• American Academy of Pediatrics
• American Lung Association
• European Respiratory society
• Infectious Disease Society of Pakistan
• International Union against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease

EXPERIENCE:

• Professor & Chairman – Department of Pediatrics at Nishtar Medical University & Hospital, Multan. (July 2020 to June 2023)
• Professor & Head of the Unit – Department of Pediatrics at Nishtar Medical University & Hospital, Multan. (July 2018 to July 2020)
• Associate Professor & Head of the Unit – Department of Pediatrics at Nishtar Medical University & Hospital, Multan. (Oct 2016 to July 2018)
• Professor & Head of the Department – Pediatrics at Abwa Medical College, Faisalabad*. (Sep 2017 to Feb 2018)
• Associate Professor – Pediatrics at Nishtar Medical College & Hospital, Multan. (May 2009 to Oct 2016)
• Assistant Professor – Pediatrics at Nishtar Medical College & Hospital, Multan. (July 2008 to May 2009)
• Assistant Professor – Pediatrics at Children’s Hospital & Institute of Child Health, Multan. (Nov, 2004 to July 2008)
• Fellow Pediatric Pulmonology and Intensive Care (PICU) at Children Medical Institute, National University Hospital, Singapore. (July 2003 to October 2003)
• Assistant Professor – Pediatrics at Nishtar Medical College & Hospital, Multan. (July 2001 to Nov 2004)
• Senior Registrar – Pediatrics at Nishtar Medical College & Hospital, Multan. (Aug 2000 to Jul 2001)
• Pediatrician Medical Officer at Primary Care Center, Multan. (Nov 1999 to Aug 2000)
• Clinical Attachment at National Institute of Child Health, Karachi. (Aug 1998 to Nov 1999)
• Post Graduate Registrar – Pediatrics at Nishtar Hospital, Multan. (Aug 1994 to Jul 1998)
• Medical Officer at Primary Care Center, Vehari. (Apr 1993 to Jul 1994)
• Research Medical Officer – National Health Survey of Pakistan (NHSP) under the auspices of National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), USA. (Oct 1992 to April 1993)

RESEARCH PAPERS:

1. Poliomyelitis as an etiology of AFP and its epidemiology —– JCPSP –Feb.98
2. Polio Immunization status and AFP at Multan —PPJ—-Sep.98
3. Poliomyelitis —-Mother & Child —Apr.99
4. Right atrial myxoma ——————– JCPSP —–Sep01
5. Hypertriglyceridemia in pediatrics ————– JCPSP ——— Jan.03
6. Niemann Pick disease-Type A ——————- PPJ ——– Sep. 03
7. X-Linked hypophosphatemia in a family. ————JPMA ———-June 2004
8. Cefixime in treatment of enteric fever in children—-PPJ———-March 2004
9. Simplified quantification of urinary protein excretion in children with Nephrotic Syndrome. ———— JCPSP ——— Oct 2007.
10. Fahr’s Syndrome- A pediatric rarity—————–PPJ——- Dec-2007
11. Physician diagnosed asthma as reported by the parents in school children of south Punjab, Pakistan. ———–Medical Forum————–Jan 08
12. Nocturnal asthma in school children of South Punjab, Pakistan. –JAMC—Mar 08.
13. Exercise induced asthma in school children of south Punjab, Pakistan. ————Medical Forum———–Nov 08.
14. Sternal Tuberculosis Discharging Through the Skin: A Rare Presentation of Disseminated Tuberculosis. JCPSP———- May 2009.
15. Parent reported Wheeze in School children of South Punjab, Pakistan. —PJMR—–April, 09.
16. Cerebral malaria by Plasmodium vivax in children——PIDJ———Mar, 09.
17. Severe Asthma in School children of South Punjab, Pakistan. —–—Pak Paed J—Oct-Dec 2010.
18. Child Healthcare Workers in Resource-Limited Areas Improve Health with Innovative Low-Cost Projects. —–Journal of Tropical Pediatrics——-June 2011.
19. Improving Child Health with Maternal Education———Pediatric News —-August 2011.
20. Multi-ethnic reference values for spirometry for the 3-95-yr age range: the global lung function 2012 equations.—–European Respiratory journal—— Dec, 2012.
21. Bronchiolitis-The recent updates——Pakistan Pediatrics review—–Jan 2013.
22. Bronchiolitis-The review article— JAMC— Dec, 2014.
23. Parental beliefs and practice of spiritual methods for their sick children at a tertiary care hospital of Pakistan- a cross sectional questionnaire study. —–BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine———2016.
24. Low Vitamin D status in infants aged 1-6 months and risk factors. ——Pakistan Pediatric Journal——–2016.
25. Incidence and economic burden of acute otitis media in children aged up to 5years in three Middle Eastern countries and Pakistan: A multinational, retrospective, observational study. ——-Journal of Epidemiology Global Health. ———-June, 2017.
26. Predictors of pulmonary function test values for Pakistani children, aged 5-14 years. ———-Journal of Pakistan Medical Association—–September 2017.

EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBER:

• EC Pediatrics
• Pediatrics International
• Pakistan Pediatric Journal

REVIWER:

• British Medical Journal-Case reports
• Oman Medical Journal.
• Journal of College of Physicians & Surgeons, Pakistan.
• Journal of Pakistan Medical Students.

VOLUNTARY ASSIGNMENTS:

• Supervisor FCPS/DCPS (Pediatric PG Trainees)
• Chief Executive Officer – Helping Hands Foundation (Jan 2006 to date)
• Convener – Pulmonary group of Pakistan Pediatric Association.
• Member Technical Advisory Committee – Pakistan Health Research Council. Ministry of National Health Services, Regulation and Coordination.
• Vice President – Pakistan Pediatric Association, Punjab.
• Coordinator – Child Rights & Abuse Committee of Pakistan Pediatric Association for South Punjab.
• Chairman-Steering Committee South Punjab – Akhuwat.
• Chairperson – Pakistan Pediatric Association Multan Chapter.
• Vice President – Alamgiran Association, Multan.  Pakistan
• Chairman Board of Management – Institute for Maternal & Child CAre (I-MACCA)
• Convener – Pediatric Cough Guidelines Committee.
• Coordinator – Pediatric Lung Association.
• Examiner for F.C.P.S. in Pediatrics, College of Physicians & Surgeons, Pakistan
• Examiner for M.C.P.S. in Pediatrics, College of Physicians & Surgeons, Pakistan
• Examiner for M.B.B.S., University of Health Sciences, Pakistan.
• Initiated Health management & Awareness Program for Schools (Health-MAPS).
• Launched Program for Asthma Screening in Schools (PASS).
• Founder of Initiative for Maternal Milk Awareness in Newborns(IMMAN).
• Member Selection Committee – Punjab Public Service Commission.

ACADEMIC AWARDS:

• Gold Medal for English at Govt. College, Lahore.
• Gold Medal for Biology at Govt. College, Lahore.
• Commandant’s Gold Medal for Best Score at Military College, Jehlum.