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Dr Naseem Salahuddin, a renowned infectious diseases expert and professor emeritus at Indus Hospital, passed away on Friday.

According to information available on the hospital’s website, she was serving as the head of its infectious diseases department.

The Indus Hospital also expressed its sorrow over the passing of Dr Salahuddin.

In a statement, it said that Dr Salahuddin had been associated with the Indus Hospital since November 1, 2007, and “remained a beacon of dedication, compassion, and excellence in the field of healthcare and infectious diseases”.