Pakistan Medical Association Announces First International Grand Medical Conference in Lahore

Lahore, Pakistan By Farzana Choudhray– The Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) has announced a landmark three-day international medical conference scheduled for May 2026, bringing together thousands of healthcare professionals from across Pakistan and delegations from multiple countries.
The PMA International Grand Medical Conference 2026 will take place from May 15-17, 2026, at a hotel venue in Lahore, marking what organizers describe as “the largest medical gathering in the entire region.”
Professor Dr. Shahid Malik, President of PMA Lahore and Chairman of the Organizing Committee, announced the conference at a press briefing on Monday, emphasizing the association’s commitment to advancing medical knowledge and fostering international collaboration.
“This will not just be a conference, but the largest medical gathering in the entire region,” Dr. Malik said. “Our aim is to present Pakistan as an influential center on the world medical map and connect our doctors with colleagues from around the world.”
International Participation
The conference is expected to attract delegates from the World Medical Association (WMA), the Confederation of Medical Associations in Asia and Oceania (CMAAO), Central Asian countries, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates, and member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).
Participants will include senior consultants, professors, key opinion leaders, hospital administrators, policymakers, and allied health professionals representing all major medical and surgical specialties in Pakistan.
Conference Structure
The organizational leadership includes:
Conference Chairman: Professor Dr. Muhammad Ashraf Nizami
Conference Secretary: Professor Dr. Khalid Mahmood Khan
Chairman Scientific Committee: Professor Dr. Muhammad Tanveer Anwar
International Coordinator: Dr. Izhar Chaudhry (PMA Central President)
National Coordinator: Dr. Abdul Ghafoor Shoro (PMA Secretary General)
Provincial coordinators have been appointed for Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan to ensure nationwide representation.
An advisory board comprising prominent medical figures including Prof. Javed Akram, Prof. Aftab Mohsin, Prof. Khalid Masood Gondal, and Dr. Sher Shah Syed, among others, has been established to enhance the conference’s quality and impact.
Conference Program
The three-day event will feature:
Advanced medical workshops
Scientific research presentations
Medical technology exhibition
Discussions on human rights and global environmental health
Sessions focused on nursing and paramedical staff
Medical literature presentations
Book fair
Dr. Malik emphasized that the conference represents a significant opportunity for young doctors and medical students to access international-quality knowledge and research.
The Pakistan Medical Association, established in 1948, represents over 150,000 doctors across Pakistan and regularly participates in medical conferences and research initiatives at national and international levels.
Conference registration details and further information are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.