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15 09, 2013

Dow University to set up new DUHS Campus & Hospital at DHA City

2017-04-26T12:35:07+00:00

The Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) has signed a Memorandum of Under-standing (MoU) with Pakistan Defence Officers Housing Authority, Karachi (PDOHA) for the establishment of new Campus, 500-bed Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital along with a Liver Transplant Unit at the DHA City. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Brig (Retd) Inam Karim, [...]

15 09, 2013

Re-activation of Islamabad Blood Transfusion Authority by the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulation and Coordination

2017-04-26T12:35:07+00:00

Blood transfusion saves lives, but if not tested and used appropriately, it can also cause harm. Every country, regardless of the economic development level, is therefore, trying to regulate the transfusion system. In Pakistan, the key issue in the blood transfusion sector remains a lack of governance and regulatory setup. The heterogeneous state of affairs [...]

15 09, 2013

Implementing interventions can save children dying from diarrhoea and pneumonia

2017-04-26T12:35:07+00:00

Three low cost interventions of oral rehydration, breastfeeding and community case management can save the lives of thousands of children under-five suffering from pneumonia and diarrhoea. This was disclosed by speakers at the seminar ‘Diarrhoea and Pneumonia: Global Action Plan and Implications for Pakistan’ held at Aga Khan University. The event was held to locally [...]

15 09, 2013

ICCBS – A Centre of Excellence in quality research teaching & training

2017-04-26T12:35:07+00:00

The education is the utmost necessity of life for the success of any nation. Comparing the education system of Pakistan from past to present, it is quite different. Earlier, the education system of Pakistan is not as much strong and stable as now. Currently the education in Pakistan is overseen by the government's ministry of [...]

15 09, 2013

Preparations and ongoing activities for outbreaks of Dengue Fever in Islamabad

2017-04-26T12:35:08+00:00

Dengue is transmitted by the bite of an Aedes mosquito infected with any one of the four dengue viruses. It occurs in tropical and sub-tropical areas of the world. Symptoms appear 3—14 days after the infective bite. Dengue fever is a febrile illness that affects infants, young children and adults. Symptoms range from a mild [...]

15 09, 2013

AKUH nurse wins global award for excellence in neonatal nursing

2017-04-26T12:35:08+00:00

A proud moment in the nation’s history was achieved today when nurse Anila Ali Bardai of the Aga Khan University Hospital received the award for excellence in neonatal nursing at the opening ceremony of the 8th International Conference of the Neonatal Nurses held at the Waterfront Hotel in Belfast, Ireland. She is the first Pakistani nurse to win this [...]

15 09, 2013

Generics Market taking Centre Stage in South East Asia

2017-04-26T12:35:08+00:00

The Southeast Asian pharmaceuticals industry is fast taking up centre stage in the region, and continues to gain attention and demand from both patients and governments.  By 2016, the market is forecasted to grow to US$3.9 billion. Marcus Pitt, President Director/CEO, SOHO Group, who will be speaking at the upcoming CPhI Generics Southeast Asia Summit [...]

15 09, 2013

9th Health Asia 2013 Int’l Exhibition & Conferences

2017-04-26T12:35:08+00:00

9th Health Asia 2013 Int’l Exhibition & Conferences was inaugurated by Zahid Saeed, Former Chairman and Kaiser Waheer, Former Chairman PPMA and MD Indus Pharma, Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (PPMA) and President & CEO, Medisure Laboratories Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd, Dr. Khursheed Nizam, President, Ecommerce Gateway Pakistan and Foreign delegates were also present in this occasion. There are approximately 100 international [...]

15 09, 2013

Consul General Dodman Awards Certificates to New Nurse Aids

2013-09-30T14:33:34+00:00

Consul General Michael Dodman awarded certificates of completion to 30 graduates of a U.S.-funded nurse assistant training program associated with Koohi Goth Hospital.  The graduates, women from the rural areas near the hospital, completed 9 months of intensive training in basic nursing skills and are now qualified for jobs as nurse assistants, an area of [...]

15 09, 2013

Health research is essential for progress towards universal health coverage

2017-04-26T12:35:08+00:00

At the launch of the "World health report 2013: Research for universal health coverage", WHO today called on countries to continue investing in local research in order to develop a system of universal health coverage tailored to each individual country’s situation. With universal health coverage, countries can help ensure that citizens obtain the health services [...]

15 09, 2013

Global child deaths down by almost half since 1990

2017-04-26T12:35:08+00:00

In 2012, approximately 6.6 million children worldwide – 18 000 children per day – died before reaching their fifth birthday, according to a new report released today by UNICEF, WHO, the World Bank Group and the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs/Population Division. This is roughly half the number of under-fives who died [...]