Argentine Ambassador in Pakistan, Rodolfo J. Martin Saravia hosted a reception and exhibition of paintings and photographs recently at a local hotel in Karachi in order to commemorate 200 years of the Independence of Argentina and to build a new bridge among both countries that will celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations in 2011. In [...]
National Blood Transfusion Programme (NBTP) in collaboration with technical assistance of GTZ Health Program, Pakistan organized a Two-day Workshop on “Voluntary Non-Remunerated Blood Donation (VNRBD)” recently at a local hotel in Islamabad. The Workshop was organized to review and exchange experiences of the voluntary non-remunerated blood donor program and identify the constraints whereas to update [...]
National Blood Transfusion Programme (NBTP) arranged 3rd Meeting of National Steering Committee (NSC) on ‘Safe Blood Transfusion Services in Pakistan’ recently at a local hotel in Islamabad. National Programme Manager, NBTP, Dr. Hasan A. Zaheer informed the participants of the meeting about the legislations on Safe Blood Transfusion. He said that the existing legislations on [...]
A team of experts on Agriculture, Livestock and Veterinary from Argentina was on the visit to Pakistan recently. The experts were the part of the National Institute of Agriculture Technology (INTA) and have come to Pakistan as a follow up to the Memorandum of Understanding signed between INTA and the Pakistan Agriculture Research Council (PARC). [...]
The World Health Organization (WHO) today endorsed a new and novel rapid test for tuberculosis (TB), especially relevant in countries most affected by the disease. The test could revolutionize TB care and control by providing an accurate diagnosis for many patients in about 100 minutes, compared to current tests that can take up to three [...]
To commemorate World AIDS Day 2010, Department of Paediatrics, Dow University of Health Science & Civil Hospital Karachi in collaboration with Sindh AIDS Control Program, Naya Qadam Project (PAVHNA) and Konpal (Child abuse prevention Society) organized a Seminar on “Paediatric HIV infection” recently at DMC, Karachi. Prof. Abdul Ghaffar Billoo speaking as Chief Guest on [...]
Oral health means more than good teeth; it is integral to general health and essential for a person’s overall well-being. To mark the occasion of World Oral Health Day 2010, Aga Khan University (AKU) organised an event to highlight the importance of preventing mouth diseases through healthy oral practices. According to the World Health Organization, [...]
UNFPA continues its efforts to support the Government of Pakistan in raising awareness about the importance of the forthcoming population and housing census in Pakistan. A provincial-level seminar on “Population Census and Pakistan’s Development” was organized in Karachi on 13 December 2010. The seminar has special relevance as the theme of this year’s World Population [...]
By Abdul Sattar Sohrani In the United States, while it is legal for physicians to prescribe drugs for "off-label" indications (uses for which the drugs do not have Food and Drug Administration approval), it is largely—though not entirely—illegal for drug manufacturers to promote off-label uses of their drugs to physicians. In recent months, the rules [...]
Dow Institute of Haematology & Transfusion Medicine, a constituent institution of Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) in collaboration with National Blood Transfusion Program and with technical assistance of GTZ Health Program, Pakistan arranged a One-day Workshop at its Ojha Campus. It was titled Blood Transfusion Services in Pakistan, Educational & Training Plan. The National [...]
H.E. Mr. Rodolfo José Martin-Saravia is the Ambassador of Argentina in Pakistan and Afghanistan. He honoured Medical Review by agreeing for an Interview. He was requested to speak on collaboration with Pakistani companies and assistance on other health projects. Argentina company have entered the health sector and have confirmed joint venture between Ferozesons Laboratories and [...]
By Usman Waheed, Technical Advisor-SBT Project, Ministry of Health, Islamabad We are living in an “international” society, and AIDS has become the first truly “international” epidemic, easily crossing oceans and borders. AIDS is one of the most devastating entities that medical science has ever had to tackle. AIDS has become a pandemic now and was [...]
Amid reports in the increase of Dengue cases in Sindh, Dow University of Health Sciences as a part of its social responsibility organized a seminar “Dengue Fever” today at Arag Auditorium of Dow Medical College, Karachi to raise awareness regarding the Dengue fever among the medical professionals and public. Prof. M. Umer Farooq, Pro-Vice Chancellor-DUHS [...]
By Abdul Sattar Sohrani An ibuprofen–famotidine combination, is associated with a reduced incidence of upper gastrointestinal events in patients taking long-term nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), according to findings from a phase 3 study. High-dose histamine2-receptor antagonists have been shown to protect against NSAID-induced gastrointestinal injury. HZT-501 is a single-tablet formulation containing 800 mg of ibuprofen and 26.6 mg [...]
Keeping the annual tradition of the institution alive, Aga Khan University (AKU) trustees, alumni, faculty and staff honoured 323 graduates at the 23rd AKU Convocation on Saturday, November 13, 2010. This year, the University’s Institute for Educational Development graduated 21 students and the School of Nursing 162 nurses, 12 of whom received a Master’s degree. [...]
