Day: November 14, 2022

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Pre-conference workshop on paper publication and academic writing by the Islamia University of Bahawalpur 

Bahawalpur, November 14, 2022 (PPI-OT):In the pre-conference workshop on paper publication and academic writing organized by Department of Applied Psychology, Islamia University, Bahawalpur, Professor Dr. Irfan Hussain Ahmed Khan, former chairman of Department of Applied Psychology, Government Emerson College University, Multan gave a special lecture. This workshop is being organized in connection with the Second Multi-Thematic International Conference on Social Sciences and Applied Psychology to be held on November 22-23 under the auspices of this department.

Professor Dr. Muhammad Salim, Chairman of the Department of Applied Psychology, said that the second international conference will be attended by delegates from different universities of Malaysia, United Kingdom, Philippines and Pakistan. In organizing the conference, Vice Chancellor Engineer Prof. Dr. Athar Mehboob, Pro Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Naveed Akhtar and Dean of Faculty of Social Sciences Prof. Dr. Rubina Bhatti have special support and patronage and this event will highlight the university at the national and international level.

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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Foundation S – The Sanofi Collective, supports IHHN’s Flood Relief Efforts 

Karachi, November 14, 2022 (PPI-OT):Sanofi is an innovative global healthcare company, driven by one purpose: chasing the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. Their team, across over 100 countries, is dedicated to transforming the practice of medicine by working to turn the impossible into the possible. Sanofi provides potentially life-changing treatment options and life-saving vaccine protection to millions of people globally, while putting sustainability and social responsibility at the center of their ambitions.

Foundation S -The Sanofi Collective is the philanthropic engine of Sanofi aiming to improve the lives of vulnerable and displaced populations by catalyzing community – based solutions and expanding access to medicines. To do this, Foundation S has committed to four priority areas, including Childhood Cancer, Climate Action and Health Resilience, and Humanitarian Aid and Medicine Donations.

Following the devastating floods in Pakistan, which has left 1/3rd of the country submerged and caused nation-wide destruction and health emergencies, Indus Hospital and Health Network (IHHN) and Sanofi have collaborated to provide life-saving medication to thousands of flood victims. Sanofi’s Philanthropic arm, Foundation S, has donated their flagship product – Flagyl – worth PKR 245 Million (1,100,000 Euros), to IHHN. This most crucial antibiotic medication will help treat approximately 550,000 patients at IHHN’s Flood Relief Medical Units.

This landmark collaboration between IHHN and Sanofi was recognized at a ceremony held at the Indus Hospital, Korangi Campus, Karachi on Thursday, November 10, 2022. Senior management of IHHN and Sanofi, along with members of the media fraternity were in attendance. Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Shakeel Mahpara, Head of Human Resources, Sanofi, commented.

“WHO estimates that 8 million people need essential health assistance, despite receding flood waters. At Sanofi, we want to do our best to help the victims of flash floods and so Sanofi is proud to be donating its top-notch antibiotics to IHHN”.

Dr. Abdul Bari Khan, CEO, IHHN, remarked “this is such a huge crisis that it will take years to rebuild. This is not just the responsibility of one sector. Until we all come together, we will not be able to remedy the situation. We (IHHN) are proud to partner with Sanofi to deliver life-saving medication to those in desperate need.” We are sure that this landmark partnership with a dignified organization such as Sanofi will be fruitful for IHHN and its noble cause.

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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Health-on-Wheels launched in Balochistan by IHHN in collaboration with ICRC, Balochistan Government 

Karachi, November 14, 2022 (PPI-OT):Pakistan’s first-ever ‘Health-on-Wheels’ model was initiated in Balochistan, by Indus Hospital and Health Network (IHHN) in partnership with the Government of Balochistan, and the International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC), here on Friday. This facility will provide the best quality Primary Healthcare and Maternal healthcare services to the population of district Sohbatpur in Balochistan. Health-on-Wheels will compensate the health facilities that were damaged and affected during the recent flash floods in Pakistan. Three additional health-on-wheels will continue to work in other districts in the province including Naseerabad, Jhal Magsi, and Jaffarabad, which will be operationalized soon. The first district that will be benefitted is Sohbatpur, which was inaugurated by secretary health, Hafiz Tahir, earlier.

The main objective of launching such a service is the provision of all the healthcare services for the flood-affected population and inaccessible areas of the province. Chief Secretary Balochistan, Abdul Aziz Uqaili along with Secretary Health Hafiz Muhammad Tahir, Chairman, IHHN, Mr. Abdul Karim Paracha, President, IHHN, Dr. Abdul Bari Khan, Director Vector Borne Diseases and Chairman Emergency Cell, Dr. Mir Yousuf, Executive Director, Community Health Directorate, Dr. Mah Talat and Health Coordinator, ICRC Pakistan, Dr. Ferdinand Dembele inaugurated the facility at a ceremony held at a local hotel in Quetta.

He said that many people in the province are still living below the poverty line and it is very important to provide health facilities to these people. Public-private partnership is very important for providing medical facilities, and soon Gwadar Hospital will be run in collaboration with Indus Hospital and Health Network. The provincial government is considering running Jam Ghulam Qadir Hospital in Hub on the same model to provide the best medical services to the people.

The chief secretary while expressing his views, said that ‘Providing the best health and education facilities to the people of Balochistan is one of the top priorities of the provincial government, and to improve these sectors, the provincial government is taking measures on an emergency basis and will soon provide medical facilities to the people of the entire province.’

Chairman, IHHN, Mr. Paracha said that, ‘We are ready for all possible cooperation with the provincial government and the organization is providing mobile clinics and other health services’. President, IHHN, Dr. Bari said that, ‘the people of Balochistan will be supported at all levels in the field of medicine. We will continue to help the provincial government in every possible way’.

While inaugurating a health-on-wheels facility for flood-affected districts, Secretary Health Hafiz Tahir said that all the partner organizations, including Indus Hospital and Health Network (IHHN), played their best role in managing the current flood situation. He went on to note IHHN’s key role in preventing malaria deaths in Balochistan’s flood-affected districts through early initiations of its own Malaria Medical Camps, which control the spread of the disease and promptly deliver diagnostic and treatment services to the affected population.

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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Upstox Most Valuable Team of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 announced 

Dubai, November 14, 2022 (PPI-OT):Players from six different nations have been named in the Upstox Most Valuable Team of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022.

Stars from champions England, runners-up Pakistan, semi-finalists India and New Zealand as well as Zimbabwe and South Africa all feature in the glittering line up.

Captain, wicketkeeper and opening batter Jos Buttler, fellow opener Alex Hales and seamer Sam Curran all make the cut for England after helping steer their side to a second ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title.

There are also spots for New Zealand star Glenn Phillips, India talisman Virat Kohli – the tournament’s leading run-scorer – Pakistan left-armer Shaheen Shah Afridi and Zimbabwe’s Sikandar Raza in the line-up.

The side was pulled together by a selection panel featuring commentators, former international players and journalists Ian Bishop (Convener), Mel Jones (both commentators), Shivnarine Chanderpaul (ICC Hall of Famer), Partha Bhaduri (Journalist, The Times of India), Wasim Khan (ICC General Manager of Cricket).

The Upstox Most Valuable Team of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 (in batting order) is:

1. Alex Hales (England) – 212 runs at 42.40

2. Jos Buttler (c/wk) (England) – 225 runs at 45.00 and nine dismissals

3. Virat Kohli (India) – 296 runs at 98.66

4. Suryakumar Yadav (India) – 239 runs at 59.75

5. Glenn Phillips (New Zealand) – 201 runs at 40.20

6. Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe) – 219 runs at 27.37 and 10 wickets at 15.60

7. Shadab Khan (Pakistan) – 98 runs at 24.50 and 11 wickets at 15.00

8. Sam Curran (England) – 13 wickets at 11.38

9. Anrich Nortje (South Africa) – 11 wickets at 8.54

10. Mark Wood (England) – 9 wickets at 12.00

11. Shaheen Shah Afridi (Pakistan) – 11 wickets at 14.09

12th player: Hardik Pandya (India) – 128 runs at 25.60 and eight wickets at 18.25

Hales was featuring in his first ICC Men’s T20 World Cup since 2016 but rediscovered his fluency on the big stage with an impressive set of performances.

The power-packed opener racked up a haul of 212 runs at a healthy average of 42.40 to help propel his team to victory in Sunday’s final in Melbourne.

Hales struck a brilliant 86 not out to fire England to a memorable 10-wicket victory against India in the semi-finals, with Buttler also hitting a similarly eye-catching 80 not out as his side chased down an imposing target of 169 with ease.

And further innings of 52 and 47 against New Zealand and Sri Lanka in crucial Super 12s matches proved equally significant to help England on their way to becoming the first country to hold both the ICC Men’s World Cup and ICC Men’s T20 World Cup titles at the same time.

England skipper Buttler was in similarly blistering form throughout the competition, scoring 13 runs more than his opening partner at an average of 45.00.

He led from the front with that fine innings against India in the last four, while a further knock of 73 off 47 balls against New Zealand helped cap a potent opening partnership that consistently laid the foundations for the eventual champions.

Batting at No.3 is Indian superstar Kohli, who ended as the tournament’s highest run-scorer after scoring 296 runs at a stunning average of 98.66.

Kohli kick started his campaign with a pivotal 82 not out against rivals Pakistan to anchor his side to a heart-thumping final-ball four-wicket victory.

And further knocks of 64 not out against Bangladesh, 62 not out against the Netherlands and 50 against England in the semi-finals helped round off an individual competition to savour for one of the greatest white-ball batters of the modern era.

Fellow Indian Yadav slots in at No.4 after finishing as the tournament’s third-most prolific batter with 239 runs overall.

Three half centuries against the Netherlands – 51 not out in Sydney – South Africa – 68 in Perth – and Zimbabwe – 61 not out off just 25 balls in Melbourne – helped haul his side into the semi-finals as he scored at a staggering strike rate of 189.68 throughout his six innings.

New Zealand star Phillips and Zimbabwe ace Raza occupy the No.5 and 6 positions, with Phillips’ stunning century – one of just two in the tournament alongside South Africa’s Rillee Rossouw – against Sri Lanka catapulting his team to a comfortable 65-run victory in Sydney.

Another innings of 62 against England helped him reach a total of 201 runs at an average of 40.20, while for Raza, 219 runs and 10 wickets proved pivotal assets for Zimbabwe with both bat and ball.

He scored a polished 82 off his 48 balls in his country’s opening game against Ireland in Hobart, before further batting contributions against Scotland, Netherland and India – bolstered by a brilliant three for 25 as Zimbabwe stunned Pakistan in Perth – rounded off a tournament to remember.

Completing the middle order is Pakistan all-rounder Shadab, who grabbed an impressive 11 wickets at an average of just 15.00.

The skilful leg-spinner bagged three-wicket hauls against Zimbabwe and the Netherlands, while a further four combined wickets against South Africa and Bangladesh saw him emerge as one of the tournament’s most influential slow bowlers.

And he was similarly impressive with the bat, striking a solid 92 runs at an average of 24.50 to help fire his side to the final in Melbourne.

Curran and Nortje line up at No.8 and 9, with England ace Curran being crowned Player of the Tournament after a series of spellbinding bowling displays.

The left-arm seamer claimed remarkable figures of 3 for 12 off his four overs in the final after getting his tournament underway with a similarly scintillating five for 10 against Afghanistan.

And further two-wicket displays against Ireland and New Zealand helped him grab a haul of 13 wickets at an average of 11.38 as England claimed the title in style.

Another bowler who starred was pace ace Nortje, who functioned as a vital weapon in South Africa’s armoury after finishing with a tournament-best average of just 8.54.

Nortje conceded just 94 runs while in the process of taking his 11 wickets as four scalps against both Bangladesh and Pakistan helped him become one of the competition’s most fearsome bowlers.

Rounding off the side at No.10 and 11 are fellow pace bowlers Wood and Afridi, who took nine and 11 wickets respectively for England and Pakistan.

Despite being ruled out of the semi-finals and final through injury, Wood’s consistency throughout the Super 12s – spearheaded by three wickets against Afghanistan and Ireland – saw him finish the tournament with an average of just 12.00.

And for Afridi, who also suffered an unfortunate injury in Sunday’s Final, his figures of four for 22 against Bangladesh and three for 14 against South Africa helped him emulate his new-ball heroics in last year’s tournament as Pakistan were narrowly denied in Melbourne.

Taking his place as 12th man is Indian all-rounder Pandya, who starred with both bat and ball by racking up 128 runs and eight wickets.

The dangerous middle-order ace blasted 63 against England in the semi-finals after also taking key wickets against Pakistan, Bangladesh and Zimbabwe throughout the Super 12s.

For more information, contact:
Headquarters,
International Cricket Council (ICC)
Street 69, Dubai Sports City,
Sh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE
Phone: +97-143828800
Fax: +97-143828600
E-mail: enquiry@icc-cricket.com
Website: www.icc-cricket.com

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Gaddafi stadium to turn pink for third T20I between Pakistan and Ireland

Lahore, November 14, 2022 (PPI-OT):Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium will turn pink for the third and final T20I between Pakistan and Ireland women’s on Wednesday, 16 November. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) as part of its social corporate responsibility is supporting the Pink Ribbon campaign to create awareness about breast cancer.

Both team captains, players, match officials and commentators will wear the pink ribbons over the course of the match and awareness messages will be displayed inside the stadium. The stumps will also be branded pink. The backdrop for the post-match ceremony will be coloured pink.

Entrance for the matches is free for spectators with four enclosures – Imran Khan, Rajas’, Fazal Mahmood and Saeed Anwar – open to the public. The PCB also encourage fans to wear pink for the Wednesday’s fixture. In addition, the PCB will distribute pink coloured shirts to the spectators in various stands during the match.

For more information, contact:
Media Manager,
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore 54600, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-5717231-4
Fax: +92-42-5711860
Website: www.pcb.com.pk

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National Nutrition Action Plan needed to tackle Pakistan’s malnutrition crisis 

Karachi, November 14, 2022 (PPI-OT):National Nutrition Action Plan nested firmly within the provinces and owned by all sectors along with a national nutrition dashboard is required to address Pakistan’s malnutrition crisis. This was amongst the recommendations given by Professor Zulfiqar A. Bhutta, Founding Director of the Centre of Excellence in Women and Child Health at Aga Khan University while delivering the plenary talk during the inaugural session of the two-day 24th National Health Sciences Research Symposium organised by the Aga Khan University in Karachi recently. The event combined in-person and online presentations focusing on the theme of Nutrition through the life course: Improving health for generations to come.

Dr Bhutta said that child malnutrition rates in Pakistan have not changed much over 50 years while stunting is disproportionately clustered towards the south of the country. There is a close correlation between maternal and early childhood undernutrition.

Pakistan faces a triple burden of malnutrition – undernutrition, overweight/obesity and micronutrient deficiencies. Moreover, malnutrition in all its forms cuts across socio-economic strata. “We have all the data we need for policymaking. Concerted action and political will are required to address inequities”.

Periodic disasters also underscore the vast disparity in nutrition progress and investments across the country. We have a unique opportunity at this point in time to make a difference across generations, and the future of the nation, by investing in evidence-based strategies and addressing the social determinants of undernutrition in the most affected districts of the country, he added.

Mr Abdul Qadir Patel, Federal Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination served as chief guest during the inaugural session. The minister said there was a need to create a ‘package’ of health-related interventions rather than compartmentalising them, for example combining polio, COVID, nutrition etc. In the post-flood situation, the issue of malnutrition will become greater as floods have principally hit food-producing regions, he added. The minister assured the assembled health experts that he would work on the research and input they suggested.

Chair of the symposium Dr Salman Kirmani said AKU has had the privilege of being the prime driver of evidence-based practice in the area of nutrition, especially in the context of women and child health. Our work has not remained limited to the hospital, but has extended well beyond to the most far-flung and underserved communities all over Pakistan. We have impacted policy and driven change to improve the health and nutrition of our most valuable assets, the mother and the child.

Dr Adil Haider, Dean, Medical College, AKU stressed on the opportunity that lies in working together with the government and health practitioners to synergize and address the issue from its root. “We must collaborate with policymakers and administrators to bring about a change in Pakistan’s maternal and neonatal health system. We need to give all mothers and children an equal chance at a healthy life.”

Dr Francesco Branca, Director, Nutrition and Food Safety, World Health Organization, said that between 702 and 828 million people were facing hunger in the world in 2021 due to multiple crises, including the energy crisis, economic downturn, climate change, war in Ukraine, as well as the Covid-19 pandemic. The southern Asia sub-region has the highest wasting prevalence in the world. More than half of all children (25m) affected by wasting live in southern Asia. Moreover, countries with very high stunting prevalence have declined by half since 2000, though stunting remains an issue in southern Asia.

Dr Parul Christian, Director, Program in Human Nutrition, Bloomberg School of Public Health, USA, said there is an opportunity to improve nutrition quality in antenatal care through dietary counselling, supplementation with iron-folic acid and calcium supplementation.

Co-chairs of the symposium Dr Lumaan Sheikh and Dr Fyezah Jahan, Dr Sidrah Nausheen, Dr Shelina Bhamani, Imran Nasir, Carl Amrhein from AKU as well as Dr Baseer Achackzai, National Program Manager, Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination also spoke.

For more information, contact:
Media Executive
Department of Public Affairs
Aga Khan University (AKU)
Stadium Road, Karachi
Tel: +92-21-34930051
Fax: +92-21-34934294, +92-21-34932095
Cell: +92-301-8258028
Email: rasool.sarang@aku.edu, public.affairs@aku.edu​
Website: www.aku.edu