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15 06, 2012

Roche and Panasonic Healthcare partner for novel Point of Care system to improve diagnosis in metabolic syndrome

2017-04-26T12:35:16+00:00

Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) and Panasonic Healthcare have allied for a new medical testing solution to combine early diagnosis and control of blood lipid and average glucose concentration (HbA1c) levels. The new designed system will pioneer with a unique approach, as it enables healthcare professionals to early detect metabolic syndrome and to improve [...]

15 05, 2012

Government exhorted to enhance spending on health

2017-04-26T12:35:16+00:00

The Pakistan Medical Association in collaboration with the Women’s Action Forum, Human Rights Commission of Pakistan, Pakistan Reproductive Health Network, Aurat Foundation, People’s Health Movement and Shirkat Gah organised a dialogue on “Health of People: Political Parties & Sindh Elections 2013” at a local hotel in Karachi.   The main purpose behind the dialogue was [...]

15 05, 2012

Pharmacists vital to healthy healthcare system

2017-04-26T12:35:17+00:00

Pharmacists are an integral part of health delivery system and without them the goal of health for all cannot be achieved said Senator Haseeb Khan while speaking as the Chief Guest at the 1st National Conference on Pharmacy Profession and Scientific Research Poster Competition.   The 2-day 1st National Conference on Pharmacy Profession and Scientific [...]

15 04, 2012

Healthcare Cuts Send Patient Treatment Home

2017-04-26T12:35:17+00:00

Increasing numbers of patients are choosing to install at-home medical equipment, as technological advancements and reductions in government healthcare funding mean that cutting costs in healthcare expenditure is essential, according to a new report by business intelligence expert GBI Research. The new report* states that the shift of healthcare delivery from hospitals to the home [...]

15 01, 2012

First automated laboratory system in Pakistan launched

2017-04-26T12:35:18+00:00

Aga Khan University Hospital launched first state-of-the-art automated laboratory system that ensures more accurate test results as well as allows a quicker reporting time. The launching Ceremony was held recnetly at AKUH in which Firoz Rasul, President, Aga Khan University was the Chief Guest on the occasion. It aimed to advance patient care, this new [...]

15 01, 2012

Seminar on diabetes at LUMHS

2012-02-01T17:30:30+00:00

People with diabetes need to take an active role in their own care but patients need to be supported by their healthcare system to learn how to self manage effectively and timely access to proper treatment and medical advise is also vital. This was stated by Prof. Noshad Ahmed Shaikh, Vice chancellor of Liaquat University [...]

15 12, 2011

Treatment coverage in Eastern Mediterranean Region still the lowest globally

2012-01-02T15:37:35+00:00

Since most people living with HIV in the Eastern Mediterranean Region of the World Health Organisation (WHO), of which Pakistan is also a part, do not know that they are infected with the virus, or are not known to the health system, regional treatment coverage is still the lowest globally. This fact has come to [...]

15 12, 2011

Call to revisit immunization measures

2017-04-26T12:35:23+00:00

Expanded Program for Immunization, (EPI) Sindh in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF and Association of Health Journalists Pakistan organized a Consultation in order to revive immunization activities. Dr. Sagheer Ahmed, Health Minister Sindh was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Syed Hashim Raza Zaidi, Sindh Health Secretary, Dr. Hafizul Haq Memon, DG [...]

15 10, 2011

Governor Sindh inaugurates 400-beds tertiary care teaching hospital at DUHS Ojha campus

2017-04-26T12:35:23+00:00

Governor Sindh, Dr. Ishrat Ul Ebad Khan alongwith Prof. Dr.Masood Hameed Khan, Vice Chancellor-DUHS, Prof. M. Umer Farooq, Pro- Vice Chancellor-DUHS and Prof. Dr. Junaid Ashraf Principal-Dow Medical College and senior professor and faculty members inaugurated DUHS various project including 400-bedded tertiary care teaching University Hospital, Dow College of Pharmacy, Gymnasium and Boy hostel today at [...]

15 09, 2011

Concern shown on growing diabetes cases

2011-10-30T19:33:12+00:00

National Institute of Diabetes & Endocrinology, Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS), Director, Prof. Dr. Zaman Shaikh has shown great concern over rising cases of diabetes in Pakistan and asked for raising awareness amongst people to check onslaught of the disease. He was briefing the media in connection with a 3-day International Conference on Diabetes [...]