By Abdul Sattar Sohrani A variety of factors contribute to the proliferation of counterfeit drugs. These should be accurately identified, to enable governments to detect counterfeiting problems and introduce effective programmes to eradicate counterfeit drugs in national drug distribution channels. Several possible factors are considered below. 1. Lack of legislation. Countries need appropriate legislation in [...]
By Ms. Asmara Shafaq Despite widespread publicity about the perils of sexual harassment, surveys demonstrate that many companies in private and civil sectors have yet to address the problem. Moreover, recent news reports indicate that sexual harassment has reached the highest levels of management. Although employers know it exists, they appear unsure of what to [...]
By Muhammad Fareed It was April 2007, a European Commission funded four year project namely Best Practice Models of Integrated Prevention and Care and Support with Key Vulnerable Communities in Sindh “Naya Qadam Project” was launched. Interact Worldwide UK is committed to provide its full technical assistance along with the project cycle management throughout the [...]
Consultation Workshop Asian People’s Alliance for Combating HIV & AIDS (APACHA) Sindh Chapter in collaboration with Actionaid Pakistan arranged a Consultation Workshop to discuss Policy draft on HIV & AIDS recently at a local hotel in Karachi. The Workshop was attended by representatives from different NGOs, Government Officials, Civil Society Organizations, International Agencies, Parliamentarians, Advisor [...]
To increase awareness among the general public on prevention and management of common healthcare issues, Dow University of Health Sciences DUHS arranged First Dow University Health Expo 2009 from October 3-5, 2009, at Karachi Expo Centre. Ecommerce Gateway Pakistan was the co-organizer of the Exhibition. The Dow University Health Expo was another step [...]
Inter-Provincial Quarterly Meeting The Quarterly Inter-Provincial Meeting discussed in detail the progress in order to identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and challenges faced by the program in all the provinces including FATA, FANA and AJK. Also discussed was the future plans of the program. The Meeting recently held at Karachi was arranged by Ministry of Heath [...]
Servier Research and Pharmaceuticals Pakistan during their Annual Sales Conference recently at Bhurban gave another breakthrough in diabetes management with the launch of Diamicron MR 60mg. An exclusive and detailed two days training was arranged for field force to equip them with the latest developments in Diabetes Care and the added benefits Diamicron MR 60mg [...]
