November 10, 2022

Novo Nordisk earns the Best Place to Work Certification in Pakistan for 2022

ISLAMABAD, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Novo Nordisk been officially recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Pakistan and Best Place to Work for Women recognizing the company’s achievements in promoting continuous learning at work and in fostering a high-performing workplace culture. During the assessment, 95% of the employees ranked the company high on employee conditions, workplace culture and policies recognizing the company as one of the rewarding places to work where people can unlock their potential in a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Best Places to Work is an international certification program, considered as the ‘Platinum Standard’ in identifying and recognizing top workplaces around the world, provide employers the opportunity to learn more about the engagement and the satisfaction of their employees and honor those who deliver an outstanding work experience with the highest standards in regards to working conditions.

In a statement from Noman Javaid, Head of People & Organisation for Novo Nordisk Pakistan, he said “It was an experience to participate in the BPTW Survey. I am particularly delighted to see the results and it speaks about the commitment of leadership towards providing an open, transparent, and expressive environment to its people. This achievement substantiates our commitment to building an amazing workplace culture. We aspire to make this organisation a place where employees feel happy and satisfied to work with and contribute towards society. I also take this opportunity to recognise BPTW Certification Organisation for their commitment to bring methodical and progressive approach to certification and looking forward to partner again in future. Rashed Rafique, General Manager & Vice President of Novo Nordisk has key role to play in the achievement, he has been a center figure around all the achievements that Organisation has been collecting since past 5-6 years.

Celebrating Novo Nordisk as a top workplace for women recognizes the effort of the organization to implement intentional strategies for women advancement and those of diverse backgrounds into leadership roles creating a culture of belonging and inclusion. Novo Nordisk is known for its culture, where women can experience career growth and excellence.

The certification process is based on two assessments: the first is a confidential employee survey and the second is an in-depth review of the organization’s culture. This offers a rigorous representation of the organization from an employee perspective, and an overall portrait of the workplace culture. Together, we provide crucial data around 8 topics characterizing high performing organizations.

For more information, please visit www.bestplacestoworkfor.org

November 10, 2022November 11, 2022

Climate justice must to save communities from environmental losses: Dr. Miriam Saag

Karachi, November 10, 2022 (PPI-OT):Climate justice is badly needed to check profit hungry corporations from further endangering the global environment and to save the vulnerable communities from huge losses due to climate change, said Dr. Miriam Saag Mass, Legal Director, ECCHR, Germany, speaking at a discussion on “Climate Justice and International Law Obligations”, here on Thursday.

The program was organized by the Department of International Relations, Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology (FUUAST) in collaboration with National Trade Union Federation (NTUF). Dr Miriam Saag said that she has been visiting Karachi since 2013. She said her organisation is a platform of lawyers, with a focus on international and human rights laws. She said we challenge the European companies for violating international criminal laws regarding their obligations to environmental safeguard.

She said due to growing pollution, widespread industrialization and brutal violation of nature, the climate risk is on the rise. She said the European companies want to maximize their profits. They even make profits from the energy crisis due to the Russia-Ukraine war. She said the governments often facilitate these companies. She said the climate crisis, energy crisis and economic crisis are important from the legal point of view. She said the real question is who should be made ultimate responsible for the climate crisis, and which international and human rights laws are there that could lead to solution.

Dr. Mass said the world has failed to achieve the environmental goals. The governments do not take on violations of environmental laws. The Paris Agreement is not being implemented. It needs a strong litigation to get the laws and accords implemented to a better protection of environment. She said in different countries like Germany, Columbia and Switzerland some court decisions are made to help uphold environmental laws where the governments are made bound to give protection to citizens. He said to save the future of coming generations the governments must take action now. She said for implementation of laws it needs a strong political will. Giving example of Germany, she said some efforts are being taken but they are not sufficient.

Dr. Mass said that the governments and states should fulfill their obligations. She said that it is also the obligation of the governments and companies of the North America and Europe to think about their extraterritorial corporate responsibilities. She said 120 large corporations have a big role in global carbon emissions. She said awareness on this issue is being raised in Europe. She gave example of Shell and a Pharma company of Switzerland regarding their corporate responsibilities about the climate risks.

She said that the matter of climate crisis was recently discussed in the Egypt moot. However, there is a big role of the western nations and governments to check further damage to climate. She said for a positive change it needs to increase political pressure. Giving example of Baldia factory fire incident in Karachi she said that we went in litigation in Germany, which resulted in a law to give protection of the workers of whole supply chain inside and outside the country.

NTUF general secretary Nasir Mansoor said that the world is not fulfilling its promise of financing to mitigate the climate change damages. He said here in Pakistan we have suffered immensely due to massive floods due to world climate change. He said we need climate justice. He said a climate movement should be launched globally.

Home-based Women Workers Federation (HBWWF) secretary general Zehra Khan said that students should also play their role in saving environment. She said they should also initiate movements regarding climate change. She said the society needs collective efforts to save our coming generations from the harmful effects of climate change. Dr Asghar Ali Dashti of the department of international relations FUUAST also spoke. The dialogue was followed by a lively questions and answers session actively participated by students.

For more information, contact:
Home Based Women Workers Federation (HBWWF)
726, Mashrique Centre, Block 14, Gulshan-e-Iqbal,
Karachi, Pakistan
Tel: +92-21-37075324
Website: https://hbwwf.org/

November 10, 2022November 11, 2022

IHHN Celebrates World Radiography Day

Karachi, November 10, 2022 (PPI-OT):World Radiography Day is celebrated on 8 November each year globally. The date marks the anniversary of the discovery of x-radiation by Wilhelm Roentgen in 1895. Indus hospital and Health network’s (IHHN) Department of Imaging and Radiology celebrated World Radiography Day with its diverse team comprising of Radiographers, Faculty, Fellows, Residents, Administration, and Nurses.

Celebrations took place at IHHN, Korangi Campus, and Tehsil Headquarter Hospital, Manawan. Cake-cutting ceremonies were held as a token of appreciation for the Network’s hard-working staff. The events were sponsored by Himmel Pharmaceuticals. The celebrations were attended by Dr. Muhammad Kashif Shazlee, Chair, Imaging Services, IHHN; Dr. Muhammad Shamvil Ashraf, Executive Director, Medical Services, IHHN; Dr. Saeeda Haider, Chair, anesthesiology, IHHN; and Dr. Faheem Anwar, Head of THQ Manawan Campus, Lahore.

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/

November 10, 2022November 11, 2022

Make Sure No Life Fails – Indus Hospital and Health Network’s Second Corporate Cricket Championship 2022

Karachi, November 10, 2022 (PPI-OT):Indus Hospital and Health Network (IHHN) hosted this year’s second IHHN Corporate Cricket Championship to raise awareness and funds for the treatment of children with cancer. In Pakistan, about 8,000 children are diagnosed with cancer every year. However, many go untreated due to lack of awareness about Pediatric cancer, inability to afford treatment and lack of access to quality medical care. As the Nation’s largest healthcare network, IHHN is working on all fronts to remove these barriers and provide these deserving souls with a second chance at life.

The annual Cricket Championship provides an ideal opportunity for corporate entities and institutions to come forward and support this noble mission while engaging in an exciting sporting event. Several organizations stepped up to support the two-day event held in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad. In addition to providing sponsorship for the event, Shan Foods, GSF Builders and Developers (GFS), TATA Pakistan, UBL Ameen, ABL Funds, Siemens Pakistan, Digital Apparel also participated in the tournament held at the Moin Khan Academy in Karachi.

The event was well attended by the leadership of IHHN and celebrity ambassadors of IHHN- Hira and Mani. This thrilling match held in Karachi helped bring together the corporate community to join hands to support IHHN and its initiatives to provide free-of-cost quality healthcare to the people of Pakistan. All proceeds from the Corporate Cricket Championship will be utilised towards funding the treatment for IHHN’s childhood cancer patients.

Karachi Match Summary:

Semi-Final 1: Indus Hospital and Health Network vs. UBL Ameen – Won by: Indus Hospital and Health Network

Semi-Final 2: Shan Foods vs. GFS Builders and Developers – Won by: GFS Builders and Developers

Final: GFS Builders and Developers vs Indus Hospital and Health Network – Won by: GFS Builders and Developers

November 10, 2022November 11, 2022

Alkhidmat celebrating Diwali with flood victims

Lahore, November 10, 2022 (PPI-OT):Diwali is one of the major religious festivals in Hinduism. The Hindus across the world come together to celebrate the triumph of good over evil. Similarly, Hindus, which makes the largest minority group in Pakistan celebrate this event will the same zeal and fervour. However, this year things seemed different as Pakistan experienced the worst floods in its history, also causing a severe crisis for the Hindu community.

As narrated by one of the residents of the flood-affected area; “as a daily wage earner it is hard to celebrate Diwali rituals, and this time due to the deluge it is almost impossible for him.” However, Alkhidmat Foundation came forward pioneering the efforts to help Hindu brothers during the celebration of Diwali in flood-stricken areas of Sukkur, Kandhkot, Thar, Jacobabad, Mirpur Khas, Umarkot and Tando Allah Yar.

Even though Alkhidmat previously have supported less privileged Hindus in Pakistan during Diwali celebrations, this year was special. As the foundation organized special events in the temples across Sindh ahead of the Diwali festivals. Moreover, gifts were distributed among the Hindu community, which included food packages, hygiene kits, mosquito nets, and shoes.

In addition, the Alkhidmat foundation set up a Tuck shop for children and distributed cooked food among the Hindu community. The festivities were able to put a smile on children’s as well as adults’ faces. A woman named Seeta, a resident of Town Chak, Lakhi Ghulam Shah thanked the foundation by saying that her house was destroyed in the rains, and there is no one to earn for her, after the catastrophe of floods she even couldn’t think about the happiness of Diwali but because of Alkhidmat now it would be possible.

Furthermore, the Senior Vice President of Alkhidmat Foundation, Syed Ehsan Ullah Waqas was also present on the occasion and addressed attendees and stated that celebrating happiness is the right of all human beings. It is essential to actively take part in celebrations of people who might be deprived of their happiness for any reason whatsoever. He also pointed out the importance of such events and said that this is a message for the outer world that minorities are equal citizens of Pakistan. He said that Alkhidmat has also established a special platform called ‘Alkhidmat Minority Wing’, including Christian, Hindu, and Sikh members from all four provinces.

Overall, such events are crucial to uniting the country regardless of ethnicity or religion. And also help to the morale of the nation high during time of distress. Donate to Alkhidmat foundation today as it aims to rehabilitate flood victims all over the country and build a better and stronger Pakistan.

For more information, contact:
Al-Khidmat Foundation Pakistan
711, Block J-2 Johar Town, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42 35957260
Fax: +92-42 35957261
Email: info@al-khidmatfoundation.org
Website: http://al-khidmatfoundation.org/

November 10, 2022November 11, 2022

IHHN Celebrates Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Karachi, November 10, 2022 (PPI-OT):Indus Hospital and Health Network (IHHN) led a breast cancer awareness campaign throughout October to create awareness about the early detection and prevention of breast cancer. On October 28, 2022, an all-staff event was organized by IHHN’s Primary Care Program (PCP) Team to spread awareness regarding the gaps in knowledge regarding the illness.

The event started with a short physical activity followed by an informative session that encouraged open communication regarding the illness and opened the floor for discussions between the staff on how to make it easier for breast cancer survivors to deal with the illness and create awareness in their social circles. Healthcare workers were given takeaway notes and insight on how to provide information to patients that they come across during their awareness and outreach programs.

This was followed by a self-examination session which taught participants how to do self-checks on a regular basis. In the end, a small activity was conducted to have all attendees write down a short description of how to actively work towards creating access to identifying breast cancer at an early stage and help create awareness.

The session was attended by male and female healthcare workers, office staff, and program directors of IHHN’s Primary Care Program (PCP) and Community Health Directorate (CHD) department. Indus Hospital and Health Network also held similar breast cancer awareness sessions for its corporate partners, schools, and universities. A total of 37 sessions were held, each with a minimum of 40 attendees.

The sessions were led by Dr. Ghina Shamsi, Associate Dean, Student Affairs, Indus University of Health Sciences; Dr. Nazia Lodhi, Consultant, General Surgery, IHHN; Dr. Nurhat Irfan, Consultant, Radiology, IHHN, and residents from IHHN, Korangi Campus’s Radiology and General Surgery departments.