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 [...]
According to the document “Oral Health in Pakistan - A Situation Analysis” released by WHO and the Government of Pakistan following a survey, it has now been established beyond doubt that dental diseases are the most common cause of human suffering. The socio-economic impact of these diseases on the suffering individuals and their [...]
By Yusra Qadir Despite the rich abundance of resources and fertile pasture across the globe, paradoxically it is a time where much of the planet is deep in the folds of poverty. We currently live in a world where one billion people live on less than $1 a day; where hunger kills up [...]
By Fauzia Saeed [Psychologist] VCCTC Punjab Branch Lahore Stigma is a powerful tool of social control. Stigma can be used to marginalize, exclude and exercise power over individuals who show certain characteristics. While the societal rejection of certain social groups (e.g. 'homosexuals, injecting drug users, and sex workers') may predate HIV/AIDS, the disease [...]
At a seminar held recently under Active Mother Active Nation (AMAN) campaign of Macter, Prof Ayesha Khan, referring to research published in American Journal of Clinical Nutrition pointed out that there is high prevalence of Hypovitaminosis D and Osteomalacia in South Asian pregnant women. Referring to Archives of Disease in Childhood, she stated [...]
BY ABDUL SATTAR SOHRANI Proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy for 8 weeks induces acid-related symptoms in healthy volunteers after withdrawal, according to the results of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial reported in the July issue of Gastroenterology. "Rebound acid hyper secretion (RAHS) has been demonstrated after 8 weeks of treatment with a proton-pump inhibitor [...]
To pay tribute to the Karachi-based Diplomats, Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) organized an Iftar dinner in their honour at a local hotel in Karachi. KCCI is maintaining this tradition for organizing Iftar Dinner for Diplomats since last several years. Anjum Nisar, President, Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry, speaking at [...]
Suicides are steadily rising in Pakistan, with an estimated 6,000 to 8,000 suicides per year, according to a study conducted at Aga Khan University (AKU). Almost 34 per cent of the population, mostly under 30 years of age, suffer from common mental disorders and more than 90 per cent of suicides can [...]
Nursing Education in Pakistan has remained ignored in the country since last couple of years. Presently only 14 Nursing Institutes in the country are offering graduate and undergraduate programs with a total annual enrollment of about 700 students. All the other nursing schools are offering three years Diploma after Matriculation. The doctor/nurse [...]
To highlight the crucial role of media in eradi cating TB from the country, National TB Control Program (NTP) in collaboration with Provincial TB Control Program Sindh (PTP) arranged an Advocacy Seminar with Key Stakeholders & Media on “Fighting TB Together” at a local hotel in Karachi. Dr. Shahd Hanif, Deputy Program [...]
