Annals of King Edward Medical University

01/09/2026

New Article 🩺 Who protects the ones who protect us? Healthcare professionals save lives every day—but who ensures their safety?

Our latest Editorial in Annals of KEMU explores the growing challenge of workplace violence against healthcare professionals, its impact on healthcare systems, and why protecting healthcare workers means protecting healthcare itself.
King Edward Medical University LahoreKing Edward Medical University AlumniNazish ImranAttaullah Khan NiaziAnnals of King Edward Medical University Higher Education Commission, PakistanPakistan Medical & Dental Council
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Reflect. Act. Because those who heal deserve to feel safe.
Annals of KEMU | 2026; 32(2):1–3
https://www.annalskemu.org/journal/index.php/annals/article/view/6447

18/08/2026

📢 New Article | Annals of KEMU

Social Accountability is Imperative: The Need for a Framework for Medical Colleges in Pakistan
This guest editorial highlights the growing need for social accountability in medical education, emphasizing the responsibility of medical colleges to address community health needs, promote equity, and prepare physicians to serve society effectively.

📖 Read the full article:
https://doi.org/10.21649/akemu.v32i2.6490

Authors: Noor Ijaz & Gohar Wajid
Annals of King Edward Medical University, Vol. 32 No. 2 (2026)
King Edward Medical University LahoreKing Edward Medical University AlumniAnnals of King Edward Medical UniversityAttaullah Khan NiaziNazish Imran

09/08/2026

📢 Proud Moment for Annals of KEMU!

We are pleased to announce that the Annals of King Edward Medical University has successfully retained its HEC “X” Category recognition for 2026–27. 🎉

A testament to the continued efforts of our authors, reviewers, editors, and research community.
King Edward Medical University Lahore
King Edward Medical University Alumni

🌐 Submit your manuscript:
https://www.annalskemu.org/journal/index.php/annals/about/submissions

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https://www.annalskemu.org/journal/index.php/annals/issue/view/153

09/08/2026

📢 Proud Moment for Annals of KEMU!

We are pleased to announce that the Annals of King Edward Medical University has successfully retained its HEC “X” Category recognition for 2026–27. 🎉

A testament to the continued efforts of our authors, reviewers, editors, and research community.

🌐 Submit your manuscript: https://annalskemu.org/ojs
🔗 Learn more: https://annalskemu.org

01/08/2026

📢 The wait is over!

We are delighted to announce that the latest issue of the Annals of King Edward Medical University (Vol. 32, No. 2 – June 2026) has been published online! 🎉

Explore cutting-edge research, original articles, and valuable scientific contributions from authors dedicated to advancing medical knowledge.

📖 Read the full issue here:
🔗 https://www.annalskemu.org/journal/index.php/annals/issue/view/153

We invite researchers, clinicians, faculty, students, and healthcare professionals to read, share, and engage with the latest evidence shaping the future of medicine.
King Edward Medical University Lahore

04/07/2026

Call for Papers | Special Issue on Climate Change

The Annals of King Edward Medical University (AKEMU) invites researchers, healthcare professionals, and academicians to submit their original manuscripts for its forthcoming Special Issue on “Climate Change.”

📅 Submission Deadline: 20 July 2026
💰 Processing Fee (PKR 5,000): Waived
💰 Publication Fee (PKR 15,000): Waived (subject to peer review and editorial decision)

📩 Submit your manuscript: https://annals.kemu.edu.pk

Join us in advancing evidence-based research on one of the most pressing global health challenges.
King Edward Medical University Lahore

27/06/2026

Proud to share this editorial from Annals of KEMU highlighting the need for an integrated healthcare and educational response to sexual and gender-based violence. Together, awareness, empathy, and action can help build a safer and healthier society.
📖 Read the article: https://doi.org/10.21649/akemu.v32i1.6378
King Edward Medical University LahoreNazish ImranWarda GulAttaullah Khan Niazi

23/06/2026

📢 New Article Published in Annals of KEMU
Effects of Hypothermia During Cardiopulmonary Bypass on Myocardial and Renal Functions: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Congratulations to the authors on this valuable contribution to cardiac surgery research.
We are also proud to see Annals of KEMU continue its global rise, currently ranked 20,794 internationally with an impact factor of 0.2. King Edward Medical University Lahore
📖 Read more: https://www.annalskemu.org/journal/index.php/annals/article/view/6378/3455

22/06/2026