Month: July 2023

Karachi, July 31, 2023 (PPI-OT): Four of Aga Khan University’s residency programmes in East Africa have been accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education International, (ACGME-I). The four programmes are as Follows-Paediatrics and Child Health, Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging, Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Internal Medicine. The Internal Medicine programme was the first residency programme in Africa to be accredited by ACGME-I last year. ACGME-I is a global accreditation body that verifies medical education institutions, as well as their postgraduate programmes for residents and fellows, to ensure that they meet the highest academic standards.

While commenting on the accreditation, Prof Lukoye Atwoli, Dean, Aga Khan University Medical College, East Africa said: “AKU strives for excellence and this achievement is a testament to the international quality standards of our institutional set-up and the programmes we offer. We attribute this success to the dedication and efforts of our colleagues who have worked tirelessly to ensure that all our procedures and documentation are of the highest standards”.

By improving the quality of teaching, learning, research and professional practice, ACGME-I seeks to improve healthcare that ultimately benefits the public. “This accreditation reinforces our commitment to providing the best training environment for the doctors of tomorrow. The majority of our alumni from the medical college go on to work in the public and private sectors and we believe that the culture of excellence in our training, translates to enhanced quality of care in the healthcare system,” said Rashid Khalani, CEO of the Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi where the residency programmes are based.

The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi has been accredited by global leading healthcare accreditation bodies including Joint Commission International and the College of American Pathologists, another endorsement of AKU’s training centre. The Aga Khan University Medical College, East Africa received an ACGME-I institutional accreditation in July 2020. ACGME-I recognised AKU as the only institution in the region that has the infrastructure, policies, procedures and support systems to provide top-quality graduate medical education. The accreditation means that the training programmes are benchmarked and measured against the best global residency programmes.

“With four of our nine residency programmes now accredited we are working to ensure that the other five programmes get accredited by the end of 2024,” noted Prof Atwoli. The accreditation comes at a time that the Aga Khan University is celebrating 40 years since receiving an international charter.

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Lahore, July 31, 2023 (PPI-OT): The Government College University Lahore (GCU) is set to recreate its iconic gothic-style clock tower on the new campus located in Kala Shah Kaku. Federal Education Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain and Vice-Chancellor Professor Asghar Zaidi on Monday laid the foundation stone of the Tower Complex during a graceful ceremony at the new campus administration block. During the event, the Federal Education Minister expressed his deep emotional attachment to his alma mater, Government College, and acknowledged the achievements of fellow alumni in various fields. He also praised the university’s contribution to the country’s development and emphasized the importance of providing quality education and skills to the youth.

In addition to launching the construction of the clock tower, the Federal Minister distributed laptops to GCU students as part of the Prime Minister Youth Laptop Scheme, showcasing the government’s commitment to supporting students’ education and digital empowerment. The Vice-Chancellor made a special request to the Prime Minister during the ceremony, urging the provision of motorway access to GCU Kala Shah Kaku Campus. This would facilitate easier transportation for students and faculty, and he also expressed gratitude for the extension of the Metro Bus Service to Kala Shah Kaku, which will promote the area as a hub for educational and research activities.

Vice-Chancellor Asghar Zaidi revealed that 11 departments of GCU have already commenced academic activities at the new campus, with two more departments scheduled to start teaching and research activities later this year. The ongoing construction includes apartments for staff and a hostel for girls, enhancing the facilities for both students and faculty. Additionally, Prof. Zaidi praised the efforts of the education minister in securing funds for the construction of the clock tower.

Rana Tanveer Hussain remarked that any GC campus is incomplete without the Clock Tower, expressing his satisfaction in securing funds for its construction. The clock tower will be designed in the style of the main campus, ensuring a sense of continuity and tradition in the university’s architecture. Later, the federal minister announced on the behalf of Prime Minister that GCU new campus would be provided access from Motorway to facilitate students and faculty. A large number students and faculty members attended the laptop distribution ceremony.

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Lahore, July 31, 2023 (PPI-OT): Punjab University Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Khalid Mahmood has approved the Roll of Honour and Certificate of Merit for PU’s exceptional high achievers in co-curricular activities this academic year. He congratulated Director Student Affairs Dr Muhammad Ali Klasra for his efforts in getting the Roll of Honour and Certificate of Merit approved.

He also lauded all co-curricular heroes who have brought good name for the varsity all over the country. Dr Klasra appreciated them for their skills, dedication and their hard work has paid off honor achievements. He also thanked the VC for his support.

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University of the Punjab

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Lahore, July 31, 2023 (PPI-OT): Punjab University and MY University, Islamabad has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote academic, social and research activities. In this regard, the MoU signing ceremony was held at PU VC office’s committee room here on Monday. On this occasion, PU VC Prof Dr Khalid Mahmood and MY University VC Prof Dr Saeed ul Hassan Chishti were present.

According to the MoU, both the universities will jointly work to strengthen academic relations between institutions of both universities. Both the universities will work on academic and cultural exchange, joint academic programs, exchange of educational materials, research reports and other publications, faculty and staff development, joint research and development projects, student exchanges, transfer of technology and other scholarly pursuits.

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University of the Punjab

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E-Mail: registrar@pu.edu.pk

Website: http://pu.edu.pk/