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15 08, 2018

World Hepatitis day observed with free Hepatitis screening camp

2018-09-05T20:02:11+00:00

Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT) commemorated World Hepatitis Day 2018 with impressive programs. The current year’s theme for the day was ‘Eliminate Hepatitis’. People in general attended free medical camps and education session arranged to mark the occasion. According to organizers, special arrangements were made to vaccinate people against strains of the disease that [...]

15 07, 2018

Dow University introduces NAT Technology for Safe Blood Transfusions

2018-07-31T20:44:50+00:00

Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) introduced Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT) technology for detecting and decreasing the risk of blood transmitted diseases like HIV, HBV, HCV, WNV, Parvovirus B19 and HAV. Vice Chancellor, DUHS, Prof. Dr. Saeed Quraishy inaugurated of first Blood Bank in public sector to adopt Real time PCR based NAT technology.  Senior [...]

15 04, 2018

Sindh introduced Rotavirus Vaccines in EPI routine immunisation

2018-05-10T14:53:05+00:00

The Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI), Sindh has introduced Rotavirus Vaccine in routine immunization schedule of the EPI, in a ceremony held at EPI Office on Friday, 30th March ‘2018. Sindh Secretary Health Dr. Fazlullah Pechuho, administrated the rotavirus vaccine to children and announced induction of vaccine in routine immunization. He said that Diarrhea is a leading cause of death in children. Statistics show [...]

15 03, 2018

Experts call for promotion of research culture

2018-03-20T21:34:40+00:00

Director of International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), Dr. Muhammad Iqbal Choudhary has said that it is really tragic that despite of knowing the value of research work, no one gives it the importance it deserves at the national level. He expressed these views while addressing as the chief guest at 9th Annual [...]

15 09, 2016

Importance of Biosafety & Biosecurity for laboratory workers stressed

2016-10-06T16:18:15+00:00

Dow Center of Excellence (COE), Dow University of Health Sciences in collaboration with Health Security Partners (USA) organized hands-on training workshop on important and relevant topic of Biosafety & Biosecurity a neglected but crucial aspect of laboratory: Awareness and training session for laboratory workers at Ojha Campus.  The aim of this workshop was to introduce [...]

15 08, 2016

World Hepatitis day observed with free Hepatitis screening camp at Dow University

2017-04-26T12:34:49+00:00

Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) organised an Awareness Program and Walk alongwith Free Hepatitis B & C Screening Camp for the general public on World Hepatitis Day 2016 at Dow University Ojha Campus. The Walk was led by Fouding Vice Chancellor DUHS, Prof. Masood Hammed Khan, Director Liver Centre, Prof. Rana Qamar Masood, Faculty [...]

15 03, 2016

Dow University now known across the globe

2017-04-26T12:34:50+00:00

Sindh Governor & Chancellor, Dr. Ishrat ul Ebad Khan has said that Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) has become a renowned and distinguished brand name which has reached every nook and corner of the world. He said this while addressing at the Inauguration Ceremony of newly refurbished Moin Auditorium at Dow Medical College, DUHS. [...]

15 03, 2016

National Conference on Metabolic, Genetic, and Chromosomal Disorders at Dow University

2017-04-26T12:34:50+00:00

Dow University of Health Sciences(DUHS) in collaboration with Pediatric Department, Civil Hospital Karachi (CHK) and Pakistan Pediatric Association(PPA) organized 2-days First national Conference on “Genetic, Metabolic and Chromosomal Disorders” at Dow Medical College. The theme of the conference is “Making the voice of rare diseases heard”. The Conference was inaugurated by Medical Superintendent, CHK Dr. [...]

15 02, 2016

Vitreo Retinal Surgery started at Dow University

2016-03-04T20:28:55+00:00

Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) started Vitreo Retinal Surgery at its Department of Ophthal-mology, Dow University Ojha Campus. The Inauguration of the Surgery was carried out today by Prof. Saleh Memon, Former Professor of JPMC and Director,  Al Ibrahim Eye Hospital, Karachi. The Ceremony was attended by senior ophthalmologists including Prof. Rasheed Khokhar, Prof. [...]

15 01, 2016

Dow Inst. of Cardiology inaugurated at Dow University

2017-04-26T12:34:53+00:00

Governor Sindh & Chancellor, Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS), Dr. Ishrat Ul Ebad Khan along with Vice Chancellor, DUHS Prof. Masood Hameed Khan and senior faculty members of the University today inaugurated Dow Institute of Cardiology (DIOC) and Installation of Gas Power Plant at a Ceremony to mark (12) Twelve Years Anniversary of Dow [...]

15 05, 2015

Young Scientists of Dow University win Laurels at Annual Conference of European Biosafety

2017-04-26T12:34:54+00:00

Young Scientists of Department of Molecular Pathology, Dow University of Health Sciences attended the “18th Annual Meeting of the European Biosafety Association – “Orchestrating a (bio) safe world” took place in Vienna, Austria. The annual conference of the European Biosafety Association is one of the major global biosafety and biosecurity events of the year. Pre-conference [...]

26 04, 2015

Asia’s biggest state-of-art OT Complex with 100-beded ICU & Liver Transplant Center inaugurated at Dow University

2017-04-26T12:34:54+00:00

Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) first time in public sector, establishes Asia’s biggest state-of-the-art OT Complex with 100-beded ICU and Liver Transplant and Hepato Pancreato Biliary Unit at National Institute of Liver and Gastrointestinal Diseases (NILGID). The Inauguration ceremony was done by Governor Sindh & Chancellor, Dr. Ishrat Ul Ebad Khan along with Prof. Masood [...]

15 04, 2015

Annual Research Day celebrated at Dow University

2015-04-26T15:51:20+00:00

Pakistan is the country which has high mortality and morbidity rate. The health indicators of Pakistan are very poor whereas the education standard of the country is deteriorating. There is need to look into the quality of education in Pakistan. More research should come up to improve the health situation in Pakistan. She stressed the [...]

15 03, 2015

Bariatric Surgery Center established at Dow University

2017-04-26T12:34:55+00:00

Governor Sindh & Chancellor, Dow University of Health Science (DUHS) Dr. Ishrat ul Ebad Khan said Liver Transplant Project of Dow University will largely benefit not only the people of Sindh province but also whole Pakistan. The project will be made functional soon in the university and project will prove a millstone for the people [...]