Abdul Gaffar Billoo

Billoo was born in Junagadh in 1937. He received his early education from his native town in India after partition of India his family was migrated to Pakistan.[http://education.kalpoint.com/pow/modules.php?name=News&file=print&sid=30 Personality of the Week Program – A Renowned Pediatrician] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921054043/http://education.kalpoint.com/pow/modules.php?name=News&file=print&sid=30 |date=21 September 2013 }} Retrieved Kal Point 16 December 2012

Billoo obtained his MBBS degree from Dow Medical College in 1959. He received his Diploma in Child Health, Tropical Medicine, and Hygiene from the United Kingdom in 1962. He was qualified for his MRCP in 1964 and appointed a Fellow of Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh in 1986.[http://www.schildnews.com/gbillo Brief profile] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921220606/http://www.schildnews.com/gbillo |date=21 September 2013 }} Retrieved, Schildnews Newspaper

Billoo started his professional career in 1959 from Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre. He joined Institute of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene on 1962 located in Glasgow. He was appointed as Registrar in Pediatrics at Seafield Sick Children Hospital Ayrshire, Scotland in 1962 where he worked for three years. After four years in the United Kingdom he came back to Pakistan and started practicing as Pediatrician later in September 1998 he joined Aga Khan University Hospital as chairman of Department of Pediatrics in the university.

[http://hospitals.aku.edu/karachi/Pages/physiciandetails.aspx?Mnemonics=GBIL&Name=GAFFAR%20BILLOO&letter=G&speciality=&location=&gender&keyword=&profile=1 Physician Profile The Aga Khan University Hospital] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921054843/http://hospitals.aku.edu/karachi/Pages/physiciandetails.aspx?Mnemonics=GBIL&Name=GAFFAR%20BILLOO&letter=G&speciality=&location=&gender&keyword=&profile=1 |date=21 September 2013 }} He not only served as professor and Head of Pediatrics Department in Dow Medical College but also was the part of University of Karachi as Dean Faculty of Medicine for three years.

• 1964 – Membership for Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.
• 1975 – Founder and chairman for HANDS Pakistan.{{Cite web |url=http://www.i-care-america.org/hands |title=HANDS Pakistan i-Care Fund America Profile |access-date=19 September 2013 |archive-date=6 April 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140406222813/http://www.i-care-america.org/hands/ |url-status=live }}
• 1986 – Fellowship of Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh.
• 2007 – Sitara-i-Imtiaz from Government of Pakistan.[http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2007\story_24-3-2007_pg7_19 26 Civil Awards Conferred in Sindh]{{dead link|date=June 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} Retrieved Daily Times, Saturday, 24 March 2007[http://archives.dawn.com/2007/03/24/local3.htm Civil awards conferred] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921055059/http://archives.dawn.com/2007/03/24/local3.htm |date=21 September 2013 }} Retrieved Daily Dawn, 24 March 2007
• 2012 – Professor Emeritus from Aga Khan University.[http://beta.dawn.com/news/765182/aku-confers-degrees-on-321-students AKU confers degrees on 321 students] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921054119/http://beta.dawn.com/news/765182/aku-confers-degrees-on-321-students |date=21 September 2013 }} Retrieved, Dawn News, 19 November 2012 02:41:03

Billo has more than 200 publications top 20 publications in United States National Library of Medicine as follows:

• Role of a Probiotic (Saccharoyces boularidii) in management and prevention of diarrhoea.[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16874872 Role of a Probiotic ] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190905234011/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16874872 |date=5 September 2019 }} Retrieved, US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health, 2006 Jul 28;12(28):4557-60.
• Comparison of oral versus injectable vitamin-D for the treatment of nutritional vitamin-D deficiency rickets.[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19576150 Comparison of oral versus injectable vitamin-D for the treatment of nutritional vitamin-D deficiency rickets.] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160418151429/http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19576150 |date=18 April 2016 }} Retrieved, US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health, doi: 07.2009/JCPSP.428431.
• Incomplete Kawaski disease: are we missing it? [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19213377 Incomplete Kawaski disease: are we missing it?] Retrieved, US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health, J Pak Med Assoc. 2009 Jan;59(1):42-3.
• Perception and practices of breastfeeding of infants 0–6 months in an urban and a semi-urban community in Pakistan: a cross-sectional study.[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22368919 Perception and practices of breastfeeding of infants 0–6 months in an urban and a semi-urban community in Pakistan: a cross-sectional study.] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921064651/http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22368919 |date=21 September 2013 }} Retrieved, US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health, J Pak Med Assoc. 2011 Jan;61(1):99–104.
• Familial chylomicronemia in a nine months old infant.[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18940129 Familial chylomicronemia in a nine months old infant] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161224204230/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18940129 |date=24 December 2016 }} Retrieved, US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health, J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 2008 Oct;18(10):655-6. {{doi|10.2008/JCPSP.655656}}
• A family with acute intermittent porphyria.[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18541093 A family with acute intermittent porphyria] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170702023843/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18541093 |date=2 July 2017 }} Retrieved, US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health, J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 2008 May;18(5):316-8. doi: 05.2008/JCPSP.316318.
• Pulmonary agenesis—vascular airway compression and gastroesophageal reflux influence outcome.[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16769354 Pulmonary agenesis—vascular airway compression and gastroesophageal reflux influence outcome] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160328181206/http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16769354 |date=28 March 2016 }} Retrieved, US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health, J Pediatr Surg. 2006 Jun;41(6):1165-9. Review.
• Association of literacy of mothers with malnutrition among children under three years of age in rural area of district Malir, Karachi.[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16438277 Association of literacy of mothers with malnutrition among children under three years of age in rural area of district Malir, Karachi] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200428093804/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16438277 |date=28 April 2020 }} Retrieved, US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health, J Pak Med Assoc. 2005 Dec;55(12):550-3.
• Association between iron deficiency anemia and febrile seizures.[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15924837 Association between iron deficiency anemia and febrile seizures] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170908155911/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15924837 |date=8 September 2017 }} Retrieved, US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health, J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 2005 Jun;15(6):338-40.
• Profile of children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia—a hospital study.[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15552284 Profile of children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia—a hospital study.] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921055907/http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15552284 |date=21 September 2013 }} Retrieved, US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health, J Pak Med Assoc. 2004 Oct;54(10):509-12.
• Impact of socioeconomic conditions on perinatal mortality in Karachi.[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11768937 Impact of socioeconomic conditions on perinatal mortality in Karachi.] Retrieved, US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health, J Pak Med Assoc. 2001 Oct;51(10):354-60.
• Cefixime: an oral option for the treatment of multidrug-resistant enteric fever in children.[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9404906 Cefixime: an oral option for the treatment of multidrug-resistant enteric fever in children.] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160920091132/http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9404906 |date=20 September 2016 }} Retrieved, US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health, South Med J. 1997 Dec;90(12):1204-7.
• Detection and management of pneumonia by community health workers-a community intervention study in Rehri village, Pakistan.[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9071859 Detection and management of pneumonia by community health workers-a community intervention study in Rehri village, Pakistan.] Retrieved, US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health, J Pak Med Assoc. 1997 Feb;47(2):42-5.
• Rehabilitation of grade III protein energy malnutrition on out patients basis.[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8920597 Rehabilitation of grade III protein energy malnutrition on out patients basis.] Retrieved, US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health, J Pak Med Assoc. 1995 Dec;45(12):312-4.
• Risk factors of persistent diarrhoea in children below five years of age.[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8920607 Risk factors of persistent diarrhoea in children below five years of age.] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081202010234/http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8920607 |date=2 December 2008 }} Retrieved, US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health, J Pak Med Assoc. 1995 Nov;45(11):290-2.
• Expanded programme of immunisation in Karachi.[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7602739 Expanded programme of immunization in Karachi.] Retrieved, US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health, J Pak Med Assoc. 1995 Feb;45(2):34-7.
• A change of Plasmodium species infecting children in Karachi over the last decade.[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7933454 A change of Plasmodium species infecting children in Karachi over the last decade.] Retrieved, US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health, J Pak Med Assoc. 1994 Jul;44(7):162-4.
• A traditional diet as part of oral rehydration therapy in severe acute diarrhoea in young children.[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1787282 A traditional diet as part of oral rehydration therapy in severe acute diarrhoea in young children.] Retrieved, US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health, J Diarrhoeal Dis Res. 1991 Sep;9(3):258-63.
• Comparative clinical trial of acceptability of flavoured vs non-flavoured ORS (WHO formula).[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3118071 Comparative clinical trial of acceptability of flavoured vs non-flavoured ORS (WHO formula)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240701045800/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3118071/ |date=1 July 2024 }} Retrieved, US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health, J Pak Med Assoc. 1987 Jul;37(7):167-70.
• Efficacy of co-trimoxazole in infantile gastro-enteritis.[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/350496 Efficacy of co-trimoxazole in infantile gastro-enteritis.] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240701045800/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/350496/ |date=1 July 2024 }} Retrieved, US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health, Curr Med Res Opin. 1978;5(6):439-43.
• Abstracts in World Health Organization's Imemr database.[https://web.archive.org/web/20161105100158/http://applications.emro.who.int/library/Databases/wxis.exe/Library/Databases/iah/?IsisScript=iah%2Fiah.xic&base=imemr&form=A&user=guest&lang=i&nextAction=search&indexSearch=%5EiAU%5ExAU%20%5EyINVERTED%5EuAU_&exprSearch=Billoo%2C%20A.G. Articles in World Health Organization Imemr database] Retrieved, World Health Organization Imemr Database

Billoo founded Health and Nutrition Development Society (HANDS) with his few close friends which has been serving humanity since 1975.[http://www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-4-155642-Child-marriages-most-prevalent-in-Sindh-moot-told HANDS on Child Marriages Issue] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921054709/http://www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-4-155642-Child-marriages-most-prevalent-in-Sindh-moot-told |date=21 September 2013 }} Retrieved, The News International, 22 January 2013 It works on health, human rights, education, disaster management[http://www.pulsepakistan.com/archives/15_02_2011/news3.htm Rehabilitation of Flood Affectees by HANDS Pakistan] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921054234/http://www.pulsepakistan.com/archives/15_02_2011/news3.htm |date=21 September 2013 }} Retrieved, Fortnightly Medical Newspaper, 15–28 February 2011 and poverty alleviation.[http://www.pakistanpressfoundation.org/human-rights-news/5830/experts-want-victims-of-child-abuse-rehabilitated Child Abuse Rehabilitated] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130922021957/http://www.pakistanpressfoundation.org/human-rights-news/5830/experts-want-victims-of-child-abuse-rehabilitated/ |date=22 September 2013 }} Retrieved, Pakistan Press Foundation, 2 March 2007

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• [http://www.samedco.com/Pediatricians/2024-Dr.-Abdul-Gaffar-Billoo/View-details.html Samedco ]
• [http://www.hands.org.pk HANDS Pakistan]
• [http://www.aku.edu/ Aga Khan University]
• [http://www.mmi.edu.pk Memon Medical Institute Hospital]
• [http://magnificentmemons.blogspot.com/2011/02/beacon-of-light-dr-abdul-gaffar-billoo.html Beacon Of Light-Dr. Abdul Gaffar Billoo (Sitara-e-Imtiaz) Interview on Maginificent Memons]

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