Zahid Ali

Senior Instructor (Research)
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Telephone: 021 3 4864626

Education

Bachelor of Computer Science, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan, 1998

Training

Master of Science in Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan, 2016

Research interests

Maternal mental health,
Maternal infection/sepsis
Heavy Menstrual bleeding
Digital health applications and mhealth

Experience

Research Specialist, Center of Excellence in Women and child health, Aga Khan University, Pakistan, 2017-2021
Instructor (Research), Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Aga Khan University, Pakistan, 2021-2025
Senior Instructor (Research), Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Aga Khan University, Pakistan, 2025-todate

Professional associations

Departmental review committee (DRC) member, 2023-present

Publications

1. Wadani ZH, Azam I, Irfan M, Fatmi Z. Pesticides use and impaired lung function among male agricultural farmers in rural Sindh, Pakistan. Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health. 2022 Mar;34(2-3):230-5.
2. Anees F, Khan RS, Naz S, Wadani ZH. Acute Pancreatitis in Pregnancy and Puerperium: Assessing Maternal and Fetal Impact, Etiologies, and Clinical Outcomes at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Pakistan. Cureus. 2024 Dec 25;16(12).
3. Shaikh HA, Wadani ZH, Kamal Z, Masheer S. Investigating Cesarean Section Trends: A Study Using the Modified Robson Classification in a Tertiary Care Setting. Cureus. 2024 Nov 1;16(11).
4. Ejaz F, Wadani ZH, Yousuf F. Hysteroscopic Removal of an Unwanted Remainder in the Uterus after Two Years of Caesarean Section: A Case Report of Gossypiboma. Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences. 2024 Apr 18;34(2).
5. Ahmed U, Yousuf F, Wadani ZH, Raza A. Empowering Expecting Mothers: The Impact of Antenatal Classes on Child Birth Experience. Cureus. 2024 Aug 31;16(8): e68299.
6. Ali TS, Karmaliani R, Khuwaja HM, Shah NZ, Wadani ZH, Aijaz S, Kulane A. Community stakeholders’ views on reducing violence against women in Pakistan. BMC women's health. 2020 Dec; 20:1-3.
7. Ali TS, Karmaliani R, Shah NZ, Bhamani SS, Khuwaja HM, McFarlane J, Wadani ZH, Kulane A. Community stakeholders’ perspectives regarding acceptability of a life skills building intervention to empower women in Pakistan. Research in Nursing & Health. 2020 Dec;43(6):579-89.
8. Wadani ZH. Empowering Non-clinical Health Care Providers: Innovating an Ultra-Short Maternal Mental Health Screening Tool. Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health. 2024 Feb 14:10105395241230758.
9. Wadani ZH. Is Asia Moving to a New Epidemic? Exploring the Impending Threat and Its Ramifications. Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health. 2023 Nov;35(8):588-9

Grants and research activities

Research and Learning Agenda (RLA), delivery of EPHS in Sindh (USD $5000)
Title: “Improving the Early Detection and Management of Maternal Infection/Sepsis using FAST-M Bundle Intervention approach at First-Level Health Facilities in Tando Allahyar”

Created on:12/02/2025 Last modified:12/04/2025

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