PREAMBLE

King Edward Medical University (KEMU), Lahore, in collaboration with King Edward Medical College Alumni UK (KEMCA UK), proudly presents the 9th International Universal Healthcare Symposium (UHC 9) on Tuesday, 15th December 2026. The event will feature specialized channels focusing on Quality, Safety, Leadership,Geriatrics, Primary Prevention, and Cancer & Infection.

​The highlight of the program is the 4th Ommaya Lecture by Prof Rayaz A Malik Professor, Head, Laboratory of Translational research in Neuropsychiatric disorders, Lukasiewicz, Poland. He will deliver a keynote address on "TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC". Join us for a day of learning, innovation, and collaboration to advance universal healthcare!

SESSIONS

Following sessions will run simultaneously from 09:00 to 11:00 AM.

Quality, Safety & Leadership

Venue: Maqbool Ahmad Block

Geriatrics

Venue: Video Conference Hall

Primary Prevention

Venue: Patiala Block Hall 01

Cancer & Infection

Venue: Patiala Block Hall 01

TBC TBC TBC TBCTBC

Venue: Jinnah Auditorium

INAUGURAL CEREMONY & LIFE-TIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

The Inaugural Ceremony of the International CPD Programme on Universal Health Care (UHC 9) will take place at the Asad Aslam Auditorium, Maqbool Ahmad Block, KEMU. The ceremony will include the recitation of the National Anthem, followed by a welcome address by the Vice Chancellor of KEMU. Esteemed speakers, including the Presidents of KEMCA-UK, KEMCAANA, KEMCA-PK, and APPNA, along with the Chief Guest, will address the audience. The event will also feature the presentation of Life-Time Achievement Awards and shields, recognizing outstanding contributions to healthcare, culminating with a vote of thanks by the Convener of KEMUCON.

11:00 - 12:30

4TH OMMAYA LECTURE

12:30 - 01:40

The 4th Ommaya Lecture will be delivered by the esteemed Prof Rayaz A Malik Professor, Head, Laboratory of Translational research in Neuropsychiatric disorders, Lukasiewicz, Poland. The session will commence with a citation presented by Prof. Dr. Mahmood Ayaz, Vice Chancellor of KEMU, followed by the lecture, highlighting groundbreaking advancements in healthcare. The program will conclude with closing remarks by Dr. Muhammad Shafiq Gill, Course Director of the 8th Universal Healthcare Symposium.

01:40 ONWARDS

Explore the latest innovations at the Poster Walk starting at 01:40 pm in the Maqbool Ahmad Block Gallery

POSTER WALK

LUNCH

Savor a delightful lunch while networking with fellow participants & fostering connections