Centre of Biomedical Ethics and Culture, SIUT

Centre of Biomedical Ethics and Culture, SIUT Th centre offers a Masters and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Bioethics in addition to certificate courses, workshops and regular public outreach programs.

The Centre of Biomedical Ethics and Culture (CBEC), SIUT, established in 2004, is Pakistan’s pioneering and only centre dedicated to culturally grounded education and research in bioethics. The Centre of Biomedical Ethics and Culture (CBEC)- SIUT is the only centre for bioethics in Pakistan and has been operational as part of the Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT) since October 5, 2004. CBEC conducts contextual research on bioethical issues of relevance to Pakistan in particular and the region in general. This page has been created to share information about activities through CBEC and to provide a forum for discussion about current ethical issues.

27/09/2026

What can SIUT’s model teach us about the design of healthcare?

In his reflections on SIUT, Dr. Seye Abimbola draws a comparison with the “no frills” concept, where the focus is on what matters rather than elaborate branding or unnecessary extras.

For SIUT, this principle extends to the design of its spaces: keep things simple and direct resources towards maintaining high standards of care.
It is a different way of thinking about what a healthcare institution should prioritise, and how its design can reflect its values.

This concludes Dr. Abimbola’s reflections on SIUT, its model, and what it can offer to wider conversations on health systems, equity and access to care.

CBEC was invited to the The Indus Hospital for a research ethics workshop with researchers, residents, and faculty membe...
24/09/2026

CBEC was invited to the The Indus Hospital for a research ethics workshop with researchers, residents, and faculty members. Sualeha Shekhani and Farid bin Masood led discussions on the ethical dimensions of research, from study design to responsible research practice.

The session was organized by Nida Ghouri and Dr. Ammad Fahim from the Office of Research, Innovation & Commercialization, and concluded with remarks by Dr. Abdul Bari, Director, IHHN.

An engaging exchange on the questions that shape responsible research.

14/09/2026

What can SIUT’s model teach us about health financing?

In his reflections on SIUT, Dr. Seye Abimbola looks at the institution through the lens of health financing, describing its model as a distinctive form of voluntary taxation, where collective contributions support the provision of public goods and services.

The way we finance healthcare is more than a technical system. It is a way of “writing a script that governs society” and reflects the kind of society we choose to build.

05/09/2026

Missed the seminar? You can now watch it in full. 🎥

The complete CBEC–WHO Collaborative Seminar, “Nothing About Us Without Us: Ethical Responses to the Evolving HIV Epidemic in Pakistan,” is now available on CBEC’s YouTube channel.

Catch the keynote, expert talks, and panel discussion as speakers and stakeholders unpacked Pakistan’s evolving HIV epidemic, from stigma and misinformation to patient rights, equity, community participation, and health-system accountability.

👉 Watch the full seminar now on YouTube: youtube.come/

Link to the sessions:

Parsing Fact from Fiction: The HIV Situation in Pakistan | Dr. Samreen Sarfaraz: https://youtu.be/j-SM_ObmFL4?si=zIa0thsbKChSy1fK

Ethical Lessons from Four Decades of HIV | Dr. Elizabeth Bukusi, PhD: https://youtu.be/g20M0qeq4bc?si=19sr1pG2HqR1FOk2

The HIV Response in the EMRO Region | Muhammad Shahid Jamil: https://youtu.be/wmFAvf1aIh8?si=o3cKcCewCPSBD3ls

Ethical Challenges for Laboratories and Health Systems | Dr. Abdul Qader SUKKURWALA : https://youtu.be/NbBxZvO57-8?si=d0wBMbqeDYT-QFPt

Panel | Surge in HIV: What Went Wrong? | Nothing About Us, Without Us:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuZHIdKg_AI&list=PLau4EkJnGPNg&index=5

Lessons for HIV from the Hepatitis C Experience | Saeed Hamid:
https://youtu.be/OagyAjRXeVg?si=HOXc1QES5bYN5LoD

Community Engagement and Lessons from Africa | Melba Katindi: https://youtu.be/YX1dKAKlUZY?si=kGn-FLQGcoOhqzGI

Rethinking Equity, Solidarity and Responsibility in Global Health | Muneera A. Rasheed Rasheed: https://youtu.be/cYEMsVkec4M?si=BsFRI8lTqZDjehTQ

Looking Forward: What Can Pakistan Do Next?
https://youtu.be/9k_Bb1xHjEY?si=8wSJcJSQHHqs3RIK

Ethics in research extends beyond how a study is conducted to how knowledge is shared, credited, and published.At MURC26...
04/09/2026

Ethics in research extends beyond how a study is conducted to how knowledge is shared, credited, and published.

At MURC26 at LUMHS, Jamshoro, CBEC conducted a workshop for faculty, residents, and medical students exploring key ethical challenges in research and publication.

Sualeha Shekhani and Farid bin Masood led the workshop on Publication Ethics, discussing authorship, data ownership and integrity, conflicts of interest, and emerging ethical questions around the use of AI in research and publication.
The conference also featured Dr. Aamir Jafarey, who delivered a plenary talk titled “Physician Researcher: Ethical Challenges in the Local Context,” reflecting on the ethical complexities faced by physicians engaged in research within our own context.

It was an opportunity to engage with researchers and future researchers on the ethical responsibilities that underpin credible, responsible, and trustworthy scholarship.

31/08/2026

“We cannot let people die just because they cannot afford to live.”

During his visit to SIUT, Dr. Seye Abimbola reflected on the vision of SIUT's founder, Dr. Adib Rizvi, and the principle that has shaped the institution for decades.

Witnessing SIUT's scale and impact, he also reflected on what its model offers to wider conversations around health systems, equity, and access to care.

For Dr. Abimbola, the visit offered an opportunity to think beyond a single institution and consider what we can learn from different approaches to building more equitable health systems and ensuring that access to care is not determined by the ability to pay.

Strengthening conversations around ethical clinical research.CBEC conducted a session on Ethics in Clinical Trials at Kh...
28/08/2026

Strengthening conversations around ethical clinical research.

CBEC conducted a session on Ethics in Clinical Trials at Khyber Medical University, bringing together participants from KMU and professionals actively involved in clinical trials.

The session covered basic ethical issues in clinical trials and the ethics of cluster-randomised trials, with discussions led by Dr. Aamir Jafarey, Ms. Anika Khan, and Ms. Sualeha Shekhani.

Thank you to the participants for contributing to a thoughtful and engaging discussion on ethical clinical research.

25/08/2026

What did the conversation mean to those who were part of it?

Following the CBEC–WHO Collaborative Seminar, “Nothing About Us Without Us: Ethical Responses to the Evolving HIV Epidemic in Pakistan,” Zofeen Ebrahim reflects on the discussions and the questions raised around Pakistan's evolving HIV response.

22/08/2026

The CBEC–WHO Collaborative Seminar, “Nothing About Us Without Us: Ethical Responses to the Evolving HIV Epidemic in Pakistan,” brought together experts, healthcare professionals, researchers, policymakers, community advocates, and media voices for a day of meaningful dialogue on Pakistan's HIV response.

From stigma and misinformation to community participation, patient rights, equity, and health-system accountability, the discussions explored the challenges we face and the possibilities for a more inclusive, sustainable, and rights-based response.

A day shaped by open dialogue, diverse perspectives, and a shared commitment to doing better.

21/08/2026

What did the conversation mean to those who were part of it?

Following the CBEC–WHO Collaborative Seminar, “Nothing About Us Without Us: Ethical Responses to the Evolving HIV Epidemic in Pakistan,” Farzana Amir reflects on the discussions and the questions raised around Pakistan's evolving HIV response.

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