Author: Danielle Wilson (Danielle Wilson)

The first official gala dinner for The ZB Foundation took place on the 12th October 2017. Held at the renowned Marriot Hotel, Islamabad, dignitaries from all walks of life, including, government, celebrities, diplomats, business people and the medical community, all came together to honor a new cause that aims to change the lives of every...

August 2017 – The ZB Foundation screened 663 babies for Congenital Hypothyroidism. 64 samples of babies with high-risk conditions were sent to MedLabs in Amman Jordan for Detailed Screening. The total number of babies Screened for Congenital hypothyroidism has crossed 5000. So far, 698 samples have been sent to Medlabs Consultancy Group in total. The biggest achievement...

Mr. Ali Javed Naqvi is the Chairman of The ZB Foundation and along with the dedicated team in Pakistan, he puts the daily wheels in motion. Introducing The ZB Foundation and apprising concerned officials of the Foundation’s mission and objectives as well as putting in place key arrangements for a comprehensive and sustainable New Born...

Over the past year The ZB Foundations team have been working continuously to spread awareness on the importance of providing all babies with a new born screening test in particular testing for congenital hypothyroidism (Neonatal hTSH) which effects 1 in every 1000 babies born and if not detected can result in development retardation and even...

The ZB Foundation are so excited to announce that we have officially tested over 1000 babies with new born screening in Pakistan. In 2013 when we founded The ZB Foundation our goal was to pioneer the use of New Born Screening, target the uncharted medical area of rare metabolic diseases, and over time, become a compelling soldier for...