12/09/2026
Dr. Abbas Khan, Assistant Professor, Department of Public Health Nutrition, University of Haripur KP, Pakistan, participated as a Keynote Speaker in the scientific session and presented on “Nourishing Through Crisis: Safeguarding Breastfeeding and Child Nutrition During Emergencies.”
His presentation highlighted the importance of protecting breastfeeding and ensuring adequate child nutrition during emergencies, when access to food, healthcare, and essential nutrition services may be disrupted.
The topic emphasized the need for effective nutrition strategies and continued support for mothers and children to safeguard health and well-being during times of crisis.
Dr. Samar Rashid, Associate Professor, Minhaj University, Lahore, participated as a Guest Speaker in the scientific session and presented on “Maternal and Infant Nutrition.”
Her presentation focused on the nutritional needs of mothers and infants, highlighting the importance of adequate nutrition during pregnancy, postpartum, and early infancy.
The topic emphasized the close relationship between maternal nutrition, infant feeding, healthy growth, and overall well-being during the early stages of life.
Mrs. Rakhshanda Batool, Lecturer, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, joined the scientific session as a Guest Speaker and presented on “Human Milk Microbiome.”
Her presentation focused on the microbial environment of human milk and its significance in early-life nutrition and infant health.
The topic highlighted the growing understanding of the relationship between human milk, the infant gut, and healthy development during the early stages of life.
Dr. Waqas Ahmed, Associate Professor, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, served as a Keynote Speaker in the scientific session and presented on “Human Milk Microbiome.”
His presentation explored the complex microbial composition of human milk and its relevance to infant nutrition and early-life health.
The topic highlighted the significance of human milk as a dynamic biological system and the importance of understanding its role in supporting the developing infant.
Dr. Abbas Khan, Assistant Professor, Department of Public Health N