Dr.Sakif Shamim.Managing Director:Labaid Cancer Hospital

Meet Mr. Sakif Shamim, a distinguished professional with an impressive academic background. He completed his MSC in Major Programme Management from the prestigious University of Oxford (UK), followed by an MBA from the University of Chicago (USA) and a BBA from BRAC University. Dr. Shamim also holds a Master's in Clinical Operation from the prestigious Harvard Medical School.

Currently, Mr. Shamim is the Managing Director of Labaid Cancer Hospital and Super Speciality Centre and the Deputy Managing Director of Labaid Group, Bangladesh. With his outstanding leadership skills and unwavering commitment, he has been instrumental in taking these organizations to new heights of success.

Source Of Inspiration

This visionary establishment was founded by Dr. A M Shamim, who was deeply moved by the lack of quality treatment and the suffering of patients in Bangladesh.

Labaid Cancer Hospital & Super Speciality Centre is a renowned medical facility in Bangladesh, providing top-notch cancer treatment with the latest medical technologies and expertise. Driven by his vision to provide the best possible care to patients, he established LABAID Diagnostic, with a strong belief that an accurate diagnosis is a key to successful treatment.

Today, LABAID Group is one of the leading companies in Bangladesh with diverse business interests, including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, finance, education, agro, and more. Despite having a diversified portfolio, healthcare services remain the core focus of LABAID Group. The Labaid Cardiac Hospital is a prime example of this, providing excellent treatment to cardiac patients.

Furthermore, LABAID Group is set to inaugurate a fully equipped cancer hospital in Bangladesh, where patient satisfaction is of utmost importance. This new facility will be equipped with state-of-the-art medical equipment and will be staffed by expert medical professionals.

The main objective of this new hospital is to provide quality cancer treatment with the highest standards of care, comfort, and compassion.

The establishment of Labaid Cancer Hospital & Super Speciality Centre and the upcoming fully equipped cancer hospital are significant contributions to the healthcare industry in Bangladesh. The visionary leadership of Dr. A M Shamim has paved the way for a new trend in the treatment of cancer patients in Bangladesh.

The core values of the LABAID Group, including quality care, patient satisfaction, and cutting-edge medical technology, will continue to drive the group's success and reputation in the years to come.

Goals/Missions And Passion Behind The Profession

Dr. Sakif Shamim states about his vision and mission, “We aim to Win Cancer by providing comprehensive cancer care treatment to all with a mission of eliminating cancer by providing evidence-based personalized care with a human touch”.

”Labaid Cancer Hospital & Super Specialty Centre is a top-tier medical facility in Bangladesh that is dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services with the latest medical, surgical, radiation, and diagnostic facilities. The hospital is part of the Labaid Group, and it is the only multidisciplinary super-specialty tertiary care hospital in the country.

The hospital prides itself on its team of expert medical professionals, skilled nurses, and a complete oncology team that is available to provide patients with the best possible care. The multidisciplinary treatment board, also known as the tumor board, is a well-organized team of medical professionals that collaborates to provide patients with individualized treatment plans that are tailored to their specific needs.

Services Are Given At Labaid

Labaid Cancer Hospital & Super specialty Centre is proud to be the first of its kind in Bangladesh, offering comprehensive, multi-disciplinary cancer treatment and super-specialty care with 180 beds available. It is claimed by the hospital that patients will no longer need to travel abroad for modern cancer treatments such as chemotherapy, Immunotherapy, Target therapy Hormone therapy, Gene therapy, and radiotherapy techniques including 3DCRT, IMRT, IGRT, Rapid arch, SRS, SBRT, Brachytherapy, and Electron Beam therapy.

The team of the hospital of expert medical professionals includes Medical, Radiation, Surgical, and Gynecological Oncologists, as well as Medical Physicists, Radiologists, and Pediatric Oncologists, and Haemato-Oncologists.

The hospital also features a fully equipped pathology lab, ICU, HDU, 8 Modular Advance OTs, a Day Care Centre, Dialysis Centre, Palliative care and Psychotherapy Centre, 24/7 Emergency Pharmacy service, and all Super specialty in-patient departments.

Labaid Cancer Hospital & Super Specialty Centre is expected to set a new milestone in cancer treatment within the sub-continent, thanks to its experienced and dedicated team and state-of-the-art facilities.

Achievements And Proud Moments

It's no surprise that Mr. Shamim has been recently honored with several awards and recognitions. He was conferred with Asia's Greatest Brands & Leaders Award 2021-2022 and the Growing Business Award 2022 for the most significant brands and Leaders in Asia. He was also featured in Forbes Asia 100 to Watch in Leadership and was named a 'Game Changer' by the Indian magazine Business Today.

Furthermore, he received the "Top 10 Leaders in Bangladesh - 2022" award by CEO Insights and was recognized as the Most Promising Leader - Healthcare, Bangladesh by Global Brands Magazine AWARDS–2022. In addition, he was bestowed with the Healthcare Entrepreneur of the Year in Asia title by ‘I Success Awards Dubai Edition’.

Apart from his leadership roles in Labaid, Mr. Shamim is also the founder of LifePlus Bangladesh Ltd, a healthcare app designed to maintain efficient and interactive healthcare with patients. It's evident that Mr. Shamim is a visionary and has been making a significant impact in the healthcare industry in Bangladesh and beyond.

Under the supervision of Dr. Shamim, the hospital was able to increase the group revenue from 100 million to 120 million USD within a year of time. He also spearheaded the construction of the largest cancer and super-specialty hospital in Bangladesh. His exceptional fundraising skills enabled him to raise 50 million USD for his group. Furthermore, he oversaw the creation of the largest health tech app in Bangladesh, further expanding the reach of his group's services.

The Hardships And Overcomes

Talking about his hard times while chasing his passion Dr. Shamim says, ‘It's no secret that over the past few years, the world has had to adjust to a new normal. New discoveries have been made, and things have become better.

What was formerly seen as impossibly unattainable and unimaginable may now even be the new normal. Technology has impacted a wide range of businesses, including healthcare, as it advances constantly. With constraints on cross-border travel, people and patients have started receiving treatments in their own countries. The virtual mode has become very popular.

Labaid Cancer Hospital has also been affected by these changes, and has taken great care to follow Covid protocols while serving each and every patient.’

Advice To Newcomers

Dr. Shamim says, it is important to treat every cancer patient this year with the maximum efforts of the whole society of health. He adds, ‘The topic of World Cancer Day this year is "Close the Care Gap," which refers to the idea that all cancer patients should have access to comprehensive cancer care for better treatment and quality of life.

In order to provide better care, achieve better results, and gain the patients' trust, our oncology specialists collaborate closely with them. To ensure that every patient in Bangladesh has access to current technology and treatment facilities, we as healthcare professionals need to take more initiative.