LARKANA, August 8, 2026: The Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Chandka Medical College (CMC) Hospital, Larkana, successfully organized a two-day workshop on “African Clubfoot Treatment (ACT) – Basic Clubfoot Treatment Course” on August 7 and 8, 2026.
The workshop was organized with the support of MiracleFeet Organization and the Paraplegic Centre Peshawar, with the aim of improving the skills and knowledge of medical professionals involved in the treatment of children with clubfoot.
The chief guest at the workshop was Professor Dr. Nusrat Kamal Shah, Vice Chancellor of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University, Larkana. Her participation added significance and prestige to the academic event.
The workshop was led by Professor Dr. Zameer Ahmed Soomro as the lead trainer. With his extensive academic experience and expertise in modern clubfoot treatment, he provided participants with valuable guidance on contemporary approaches to managing the condition in children.
The workshop facilitators, Dr. Salik Kashif and Dr. Muhammad Mubashir, conducted comprehensive lectures, presentations, practical training sessions, and demonstrations. Their efforts helped participants strengthen both their theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
Several senior medical professionals and university officials also attended the workshop, including Professor Asadullah Mahar, Professor Jagdish Kumar, Professor Kashif Taibani, CMC Principal Professor Dr. Shahid Hussain Soomro, Associate Professor Muhammad Shoaib Chandio, and Vice Principal Ms. Fauzia Chandio.
The presence of senior faculty members and leadership reflected the institution’s commitment to promoting medical education, research, professional development, and specialized clinical skills.
The lectures, academic presentations, and practical sessions conducted during the workshop were prepared according to modern scientific principles and international standards.
Participants took part in interactive discussions, question-and-answer sessions, case-based learning, and practical training. These activities helped improve their understanding, confidence, and clinical skills in the modern diagnosis and treatment of clubfoot.
Postgraduate trainees from Orthopedic Surgery Units-I and II, medical officers, house officers, and physiotherapists participated in the workshop with great interest and enthusiasm.
The participants received training in modern treatment techniques based on the African Clubfoot Treatment protocol, enabling them to improve their ability to manage children suffering from clubfoot.
Speaking on the occasion, Professor Dr. Zameer Ahmed Soomro said that modern methods were being used for the treatment of clubfoot, commonly known as a condition in which the feet are turned inward or downward.
He said that the Orthopedic Surgery Department was providing specialized services not only to people from northern Sindh, but also to patients from Balochistan and southern Punjab.
Dr. Soomro said that free treatment was also being provided to people who could not afford medical care. He emphasized the need to organize more training sessions of this kind so that a greater number of medical professionals could develop expertise in modern clubfoot treatment.
He said that increasing the number of trained specialists would help expand access to quality treatment and ensure that more children, particularly those from underserved communities, could receive timely care.
The workshop also highlighted the importance of collaboration between medical institutions, international organizations, and specialized healthcare centers in improving treatment standards.
At the conclusion of the workshop, the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, CMC Hospital Larkana, expressed its gratitude to MiracleFeet Organization, Paraplegic Centre Peshawar, distinguished guests, teachers, trainers, facilitators, and all participants for their valuable support and efforts.
The organizers said that the cooperation and dedication of everyone involved had made the workshop a successful, memorable, and high-quality academic and professional training event.
The two-day workshop is expected to contribute to the development of specialized medical expertise in clubfoot treatment and further strengthen healthcare services for children across Sindh and neighboring regions.
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