The Karachi Metropolitan University (KMU) has achieved another significant milestone in the educational and medical sectors. The Sindh government’s Health Department has officially issued a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for the establishment of the College of Nursing under the university. This development will provide new opportunities for nursing education and professional training in the city. The new library, equipped with modern facilities, was inaugurated by the Vice Chancellor of KMU and Chairman of the Charter Inspection and Evaluation Committee (CIEC) of the Sindh Higher Education Commission, Dr. Suresh Ludhi, in a joint ceremony. The inaugural event was attended by the deans, heads of departments, faculty members, and students of the university.
According to an official statement, the institution has been granted permission to start two major educational programs initially, including a 4-year BSN (General) degree program and a Community Midwifery (CMW) diploma program. These programs will play a crucial role in training a skilled workforce in the healthcare sector.
The NOC was issued after the inspection committee’s positive recommendations, which included a detailed evaluation of the institution’s infrastructure, teaching standards, and faculty. The establishment of the College of Nursing is a significant step forward, but the final approval, registration, and quality assurance of nursing education programs will be carried out by the federal regulatory body, the Pakistan Nursing Council.
This development comes after a two-year-long wait, during which the request was pending. According to the PMDC law, public sector medical colleges must establish a nursing school within 25 years of their establishment. On this occasion, the Vice Chancellor of KMU, Prof. Dr. Wasim Qazi, stated that the establishment of the College of Nursing is a practical manifestation of the university’s vision to provide standardized, research-based, and modern education in the healthcare sector.
KMU has also announced the appointment of two new deans for its various faculties. In his message, the Vice Chancellor emphasized that the university is committed not only to promoting medical education but also to developing professionals who can make a significant impact on the national and international levels in the healthcare sector.
He further stated that the shortage of trained personnel in the nursing and midwifery sectors is a significant challenge, and the university’s initiative will help bridge this gap. The Vice Chancellor reiterated the university’s resolve to continue playing a positive role in national development through the introduction of modern programs in the fields of health and education.
The notification for the NOC has been sent to the Director of Nursing Sindh, Sindh Nurses Examination Board, and other relevant authorities to facilitate the next stages.
