Today, I am deeply honoured to share that I have been awarded an O.B.E. in the King’s Honours List 2026 for services to children in Pakistan affected by cleft lip and palate conditions. This recognition is a tremendous privilege and came as a complete surprise.
Dr Shahid Tariq, OPSA UK consultant anaesthetist, has organised an 11km sponsored walk from Dublin Road Bridge, Newry, which will take place on Saturday, 8th October at 10am.
Parents say charitable donation from the Dodd family gave their son "the chance to live"
In January we reported the fabulous work of OPSA volunteers Diaa Othman and Shahban Meherban who spent a month working at Cleft Camp, Cambodia.
As the whole of the country continues to make huge efforts and sacrifices to delay the spread of the coronavirus, religious communities have been required to adjust