Day: June 16, 2022

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2nd Convocation of the University of Haripur has been postpended till November 2022 

Haripur, June 16, 2022 (PPI-OT):Due to acute hot weather the 2nd convocation of the University of Haripur has been postpended till November 2022. Exact date shall be announced later. Students who have applied shall remain the active applicant and they shall be asked for the confirmation a week earlier from the convocation date.

For more information, contact:
The University of Haripur
Hattar Road near Swat Chowk, Haripur,
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Tel: +92-995-615384
Fax: +92-0995615384
Email: registrar@uoh.edu.pk
Website: http://www.uoh.edu.pk

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IHHN Commemorates Medical Coder Day 2022 

Karachi, June 16, 2022 (PPI-OT):The Indus Hospital, now known as Indus Hospital and Health Network, is Pakistan’s first paperless healthcare network. With an emphasis on the usage of cutting-edge technology to provide free and quality healthcare in the most efficient way, the Network has a team of Medical Coders who have been instrumental in facilitating the healthcare service providers to deliver quality services accurately and efficiently.

To commemorate the hard work and dedication of the medical coders, IHHN’s Electronic Medical Record (EMR) unit at its Korangi Campus in Karachi held a seminar to showcase the achievements of its Medical Coders team and educate other healthcare professionals about the services they offer to all the campuses and facilities of the Network.

“Today we celebrate this day to show our appreciation of the dedication of the Electronic Medical Record unit who have worked very hard to ensure the medical record and history of each and every patient is accurately documented in IHHN’s Health Information Medical Systems. Accuracy of data ensures accuracy in the treatment being provided to the patients by the frontline healthcare service providers (doctors and nurses),” said Kafeel Naz Sajid, Assistant Manager, EMR.

The medical coders role not only documents the records of the patient in an online system but it also helps foster quality and continuity of care. In addition, it creates a means of communication between doctors and other health professionals about health status, preventive health services, treatment, planning, and delivery of care, along with providing a consistent, legible, and searchable database.

For more information, contact
The Indus Hospital (TIH)
C-76, Sector 31/5, Opposite Darussalam Society,
Korangi Crossing, Karachi – 75190, Pakistan
Tel: +92-21-35112709-17
Fax: +92-21-35112718
Email: crd@indushospital.org.pk
Website: http://www.indushospital.org.pk/

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Department of Bioinformatics and Biosciences Organized a Session on “Accounting a language of business” 

Islamabad, June 16, 2022 (PPI-OT):Genix society at Department of Bioinformatics and Biosciences, organized a workshop seminar on June 09, 2022. Ms Tahira Zahoor (Acc Manager) guest speakers. The speakers delivered a brief and an effective lecture on ‘Overview of Quick book’ to enlighten the participants with the importance of accounting software. Additionally, The session, lasted for an hour and a half, followed by scholastic discussion from participants’ end in questions/answers mode.

For more information, contact:
Capital University of Science and Technology (CUST)
Islamabad Expressway, Kahuta Road, Zone-V, Islamabad, Pakistan
UAN: +92-51-111-555-666
Tel: +92-51-4486700-4
Email: info@cust.edu.pk
Website: https://cust.edu.pk

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IHHN Observes World Malaria Day 2022 

Karachi, June 16, 2022 (PPI-OT):Indus Hospital and Health Network observed World Malaria Day on April 25, 2022, to raise awareness amongst patients and their families about Malaria, its prevention, symptoms and treatment. The interactive session with three medical experts was conducted at the Korangi campus in Karachi to address the queries and concerns of the patients and their attendants related to symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of Malaria. In addition to the sessions, informative videos were broadcasted on the TV screens placed in the patient waiting areas at various locations on campus.

Pakistan is grouped among the five highest Malaria burden countries of the WHO-EMR region. IHHN has been on the frontlines against Malaria. A dedicated clinic for Malaria was operationalized at the Korangi Campus in June 2014, and since more than 10,158 cases have been successfully treated and 66,591 patients have been screened for Malaria. In 2016 IHHN secured the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria grant as a private-sector principal recipient for Malaria intervention.

Working in collaboration with the Provincial Malaria Control Program to reduce disease burden in Baluchistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, IHHN was able to reduce the disease burden in these provinces. As a result, Global Funds extended the grant for further three years (2021 – 2023). Presently the program has a geographical coverage of 34 high endemic districts: 21 in Baluchistan and 13 in KP. The program not only aims to screen and treat for Malaria, it is also committed to community engagement, prevention and advocacy.

For more information, contact
The Indus Hospital (TIH)
C-76, Sector 31/5, Opposite Darussalam Society,
Korangi Crossing, Karachi – 75190, Pakistan
Tel: +92-21-35112709-17
Fax: +92-21-35112718
Email: crd@indushospital.org.pk
Website: http://www.indushospital.org.pk/

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IUB organized Mehfil-e-Qiraat-o-Hamd-o-Naat 

Bahawalpur, June 16, 2022 (PPI-OT):IUB Qiraat and Naat Society, Directorate of Students Affairs, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur organized Mehfil e Qiraat-o-Hamd-o-Naat at Ghotvi Hall Abbasia Campus, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur. Mr. Rizwan Majeed (Director Students Affairs, IUB) participated as Guests of Honour. Mehfil e Qiraat-o-Hamd-o-Naat started with the recitation of Holy Quraan by General Member IUB Qiraat and Naat Society Hafiz Muneef, followed by the Recitation of Naat by Senior Vice President IUB Qiraat and Naat Society Aqsa Khadim.

Mehfil e Qiraat-o-Hamd-o-Naat was divided into three segments, Qiraat, Hamd and Naat. Students from different departments of university participated in the Mehfil e Qiraat-o-Hamd-o-Naat. Hafiz Muneeb ur Rehman, Hafiz Imran, Muhammad Asim, Hafiza Memoona Ashraf and Shaista Shaheen recited Qiraat, Faizan Riaz, Muhammad Usman recited Hamd and Noshaba Sadique, Aqsa Khadim, Hifza Munawar, Abdul Shakoor Haidri, Umair Jilani, Usama Razzaq, Sufyan Sarwar, Syed Muzamil Abbas recited Naat on that occasion. Rizwan Majeed in his address, appreciated the efforts of IUB Qiraat and Naat Society under the mentorship of Dr. Muhammad Saeed Sheikh (Advisor, IUB Qiraat and Naat Society).

He urged to keep the momentum going and to organise such events where students are provided with a platform to showcase their talent. Dr. Muhammad Saeed Sheikh (Advisor, IUB Qiraat and Naat Society) in his address, comprehended and appreciated the efforts of reciters and elaborated the role IUB Qiraat and Naat Society is playing right after the establishment of IUB Students Societies under the leadership of Worthy Vice Chancellor Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob (T.I.). Event ended with the distribution of certificates among performers and organizers of Mehfil e Qiraat-o-Hamd-o-Naat.

For more information, contact:
The Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB)
University Chowk, Gulshan Colony, Bahawalpur,
Punjab – 63100, Pakistan
Tel: +92-62-9250235
Fax: +92-62-9250335
E-mail: info@iub.edu.pk
Website: https://www.iub.edu.pk/

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AKUH Nursing Education Services Reaccredited by the American Heart Association

Karachi, June 16, 2022 (PPI-OT):The Aga Khan University Hospital’s (AKUH) Nursing Education Services has been reaccredited as an International Training Centre (ITC) by the American Heart Association (AHA). Having first received the accreditation back in 2016, AKUH has again been reaccredited for the next three years, following a thorough audit that included site observation, monitoring, and evaluation of training aspects including all the courses taught.

Following an on-site audit in March 2022, results announcing the successful compliance with all measures and standards required for the reaccreditation were announced in June 2022. The accreditation recognises and acknowledges the impact of the Nursing Education Services Team’s course instructors (nurses and physicians) and Centre for Innovation in Medical Education (CIME) Team for their extensive collaboration and great efforts in achieving this milestone.

Lauding the performance of everyone involved in the reaccreditation process, AKUH’s Chief Nursing Officer Khairunnissa Hooda said, “The reaccreditation is a testament to our commitment to training our nurses and physicians with the latest Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation procedures and techniques, and making sure our nursing staff is equipped with these basic life-saving skills to serve our patients better during their time of need.”

Praising AKU’s commitment and expertise, the AHA noted that the AKUH’s Nursing Education Services is familiar with the medical and training needs of health care providers within Pakistan, holds expertise in resuscitation science and training, and provides training in Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) using the curricula and training materials of the AHA.

For more information, contact:
Marketing and Communications,
The Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH)
Stadium Road, P.O. Box 3500, Karachi – 74800, Pakistan
Tel: +92-21-111-911-911
Email: akuh.information@aku.edu
Website: https://hospitals.aku.edu/pakistan/