KARACHI: In a significant development for responsible health journalism in Pakistan, Senior Journalist and Health Communication Specialist Akhtar Shaheen Rind has joined Venus HD as host of the weekly television program “Health Matters.”
The program, titled Health Matters with Akhtar Shaheen Rind, will air every Saturday at 10:00 PM. It aims to promote responsible reporting, verified health facts, public awareness, and strengthening trust in health communication.
The show is an initiative of Health Matters Media in strategic collaboration with Venus HD.
This move represents a major step forward in advancing the vision of Health Matters Media — Pakistan’s leading independent digital health platform — to foster evidence-based discourse, counter misinformation, and connect health leaders, institutions, and communities. Through expert interviews, policy discussions, investigative insights, and fact-based analysis, the program will address critical public health challenges and reforms in the healthcare system.
Akhtar Shaheen Rind, who is widely regarded as a leading force within the anchors’ community and professional forums, stated that the collaboration will further institutionalize responsible health communication on mainstream television. He emphasized that the platform will uphold ethical journalism standards while strengthening public awareness and informed dialogue.
Ghulam Mujtaba Jokhio, Senior Anchorperson and Director Current Affairs at Venus HD, facilitated the initiative and welcomed the launch of the program, stating that it would be a valuable addition to the screen of Venus HD and would enrich the channel’s current affairs and public interest programming.
The journalist fraternity, anchors’ community, and key health stakeholders have warmly welcomed this development and assured their full support for the success of the new venture. Observers have termed the initiative timely and impactful, noting its potential to restore credibility in health reporting and promote constructive engagement between policymakers, healthcare professionals, and the public.
With this expansion into broadcast media, Health Matters Media continues to strengthen its multi-platform presence, reinforcing its commitment to awareness, accountability, and public trust in Pakistan’s health sector.
