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November 19, 2021

The Indus Hospital, Korangi campus hosts a critical care support course with a hands-on workshop

Karachi, November 19, 2021 (PPI-OT):The Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Intensive Care Unit of the Indus Hospital, Korangi Campus, organized a Fundamental of Critical Care Support Course with the support of the Society of Critical Care Medicine, USA. The sessions were held virtually on Monday, 15 November 2021, and in-person on Tuesday, 16 November 2021. The virtual session was a lecture conducted by the team at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, Georgia, USA.

The physical workshop was held at the Korangi Campus, where the participants were given hands-on training in respiratory and ventilation support. Participants had to complete a pre and post-test exercise to qualify for the sessions, with 30 of them meeting the eligibility to attend.

They were from departments of internal medicine, COVID unit, Pulmonology, Nephrology and consisted of residents, junior consultants, and registrars. Dr. Akbar Herekar, Anaesthesiologists and Critical Care specialist and Assistant professor of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care at the Medical College of Georgia, headed the session.

He worked alongside Dr. Tariq Aziz and Dr. Adeel Ur Rehman, Senior Consultants of Anaesthesia at the Indus Hospital, Korangi Campus. The skill station was designed to sensitize the doctors in attendance to ventilation and brush up the skills of those who have some experience. Dr. Saeeda Haider, Chair, Anaesthesiology and Surgical Intensive Care Services, was in attendance and expressed her hopes that these workshops would become a regular routine.

“It’s wonderful to have it on campus, and I look forward to furthering our partnerships to help train our doctors and residents in critical care. We are thankful to Dr. Akbar Herekar for visiting us and lending his expertise. We hope that it will lead to more professionals attending and delivering lectures and workshops physically rather than virtually.”

Dr. Akbar Herekar was impressed with the Indus Hospital’s facilities and looks forward to returning in the future. “I am excited to see IHHN expanding the Korangi Campus and adding so many critical care and ICU facilities. They are providing care and treatment that can’t be found anywhere else in Pakistan.”

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 19, 2021

Collective Wedding Ceremony in Peshawar

Peshawar, November 19, 2021 (PPI-OT):As many as 26 indigenous couples participated in a collective wedding ceremony hosted by Alkhidmat Foundation in Peshawar. Wedding gifts comprising of furniture and daily household items were distributed among all the newly-wed couples. Walimah was also arranged for friends and relatives of the couples. Alkhidmat Foundation congratulates all the couples on the beginning of their new journey of life. Stay happy and blessed!

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 19, 2021November 22, 2021

2 Days Workshop held on Mastering Digital Media for NPOs

Lahore, November 19, 2021 (PPI-OT):A two-days training workshop was organized by Alkhidmat Foundation’s Office of Media and Marketing here at Alkhidmat Complex, Lahore. The workshop aimed to equip Alkhidmat’s regional office-bearers as well as representatives of other non-profit organizations with the necessary skills and tools about how to beat the potential of social media platforms by mastering up essential key skills.

The workshop titled “Mastering Digital Media for NPOs” was organized by Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan in collaboration with the University of Management and Technology (UMT), Lahore. The core objective of the training workshop was to equip and build the capacity of the individuals associated with non-profit organizations with modern social media tools and techniques for digital prominence and to accomplish organizational goals and skills.

As many as 80 participants attended the training workshop from across the country. In the concluding discussion of the workshop participants were found to be confident and energetic to utilize the gained knowledge, skills and training for the betterment of their professional careers and the community as a whole. They were also determined to bring constructive change through digital campaigns.

During the training workshop, the trainers emphasized the importance of digital prominence, techniques of crowdfunding, event marketing, cyber laws and community standards and other latest topics. About the significance of social media, the trainers said this platform is cost-effective for non-profit organizations for creating awareness, generating funding, advocacy and inspiring people to opt for volunteerism.

During the two-day training workshop, interactive sessions, in-person group activities, technical demos, networking and practice sessions were also carried out to brainstorm modern trends and tools of digital communications. President Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan, Muhammad Abdus Shakoor, Secretary General, Shahid Iqbal, Vice-President, Dr Muhammad Mushtaq Mangat also addressed the workshop followed by the speakers from various exert fields. Certificates were also distributed among the participants.

November 19, 2021November 22, 2021

Men: Make Your Health a Priority

Karachi, November 19, 2021 (PPI-OT):Men’s health is often neglected – shoved under the carpet of masculine strength and fortitude. This neglect invariably leads to health problems, often not limited to just physical, but also mental health issues. International Men’s Day on November 19 celebrates the contributions and achievements of men and is observed also to advocate for men’s physical and mental health. The Aga Khan University Hospital supports the cause to talk about and promote the importance of men’s health and wellbeing. The University Hospital offers tertiary care for common medical problems men face, and this year, is focusing on conversation around men’s mental health and prostate and testicular cancer.

Mental Health

Society’s expectations and traditional gender roles explain why men are less likely to discuss or seek help for their mental health problems. Gender stereotypes can be damaging and raise mental issues for men. Suicide is one of the most common reasons of death in men under the age of 50.

Research also suggests that men who can’t speak openly about their emotions may be less able to recognise symptoms of mental health problems in themselves and less likely to reach out for support.

According to Dr Nargis Asad, Clinical Psychologist and Associate Professor Department of Psychiatry at the Aga Khan University, Karachi, the most common mental health issues men and boys suffer from include depression, bipolar illnesses, schizophrenia, neurodevelopmental disorders, autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

“Cultural norms related to traditional masculine role puts men under immense stress; culture expects men to be strong, in control of emotions, and showing signs of distress or emotionality is akin to being weak. The role of a bread earner is also a strain, and asking women to help financially is again considered as unmanly,” says Dr Asad.

Prostate Cancer

The prostate is a gland in the urine passage which produces semen. Men in later years of life can develop cancer in the prostate gland. Unfortunately, there are no apparent signs of this disease in the early phase and there are no clear causes. However, an overall unhealthy lifestyle, tobacco use, and multiple sex partners are some general causes.

According to Professor and Section Head, Urology at Aga Khan University, Dr Hammad Ather, prostate cancer is the 13th most common type of cancer in Pakistan and 5th most common among men. Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men over 60 years of age.

Asian men less likely to develop prostate cancer. Even men at greater risk due to age, race, or genetics can reduce their chances of developing this type of cancer by adopting healthy diets and lifestyles. However, early detection is in high-risk populations is the only way to receive early treatment. One of the risks besides genetic and race is a family member (father or brother) having prostate cancer.

“Prostate cancer is preventable by reducing fat intake, increasing the consumption of fruits, vegetables, green tea, soy, and avoiding charred meat,” says Dr Hammad.

Testicular Cancer

Testicular cancer manifests itself as a hard lump in the testes and is often not associated with any pain. According to Dr Hammad, testicular cancer is not very common in Pakistan and ranks 28th in terms of frequency. Two in every 100,000 people are affected by this cancer.

“If testicular cancer is diagnosed in its initial stages, it can be treated by surgical removal of the testis followed by radiation and chemotherapy. This tumour responds very well to chemotherapy and is considered as the most responsive to chemotherapy.”

Family history of testicular cancer is also a risk factor, and it is advised to do testicular self-examination regularly to identify the disease early. This form of cancer is highly treatable, even when it has spread beyond the testicle. Depending on the type and stage of testicular cancer, you may receive one of several treatments or a combination.

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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/

November 18, 2021November 19, 2021

Demand for National Action Plan for Diabetes Prevention

Islamabad, November 18, 2021 (PPI-OT):Health experts have called for a national action plan to prevent and treat all non-communicable diseases including diabetes and said that Provincial governments and all other stakeholders need to be bound by the plan. The prices of diabetes medicines should be reduced by 25% and a free supply of these medicines should be ensured in all the district headquarters hospitals.

These views were expressed by the leading health experts including Dr. Khubaib Shahid central president PIMA, Prof. Hafiz Ijaz Ahmad (Lahore), Dr. Shabbir Ahmad, Dr. Iftikhar Burney (Islamabad), Prof. Abdullah Muttaqi (Karachi), Prof. Fasih Ahmad Hashmi (Hyderabad), Prof. Gulshan Hussain Farooqi (Swat), Prof. Muhammad Tayab (Peshawar), Dr. Sarwar Badini (Quetta), Dr. Abdul Rehman (Bhimber) and others while addressing awareness and screening programs across the country on world diabetes day on Sunday. These programs were arranged by Pakistan Islamic Medical Association (PIMA) for the general public at over 100 places. People from different walks of life participated in these programs in large numbers.

Experts urged the people to have effective control of diabetes through a balanced diet, regular exercise and medication. They added that diabetes is not only fatal in terms of consequences but also causes many other diseases like heart, kidney and eye diseases. They demanded from the government that children should be made aware of the importance of healthy living, healthy diet, dental hygiene and all kinds of dangers of smoking/drug use in the primary education curriculum so that our future generations could be prevented from these diseases and disabilities by getting information and education.

The government should increase the tax on artificial sweeteners and spend its revenue on increasing the treatment facilities for these diseases. Paramedical staff in Pakistan should be properly trained to bandage the wounds of diabetics so that thousands of people can be saved from disability as a result of the amputation of their feet. He further said that effective check and balance measures are required by the concerned institutions on the cost of Diabetes diagnosis tests and especially on their quality. They concluded that PIMA is striving for the education and prevention of the disease through their 20 free diabetes clinic in different cities and support all government efforts in this regard.

For more information, contact:
Media Coordinator,
Pakistan Islamic Medical Association (PIMA)
Central Secretariat, 12-Shalimar Centre, 2nd Floor,
F-8 Markaz, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-2261943
Fax: +92-51-2857132
Cell: +92-332-5564935
Email: pima@dsl.net.pk, media.pima@gmail.com
Website: www.pima.org.pk

November 18, 2021November 19, 2021

Dengue Spray in different parts of the country

Lahore, November 18, 2021 (PPI-OT):Alkhidmat Foundation volunteers sprayed at various places in Lahore to prevent dengue. Dengue was sprayed exclusively in mosques, schools, churches, police stations, residential areas and religious schools across the country including the capital city, Islamabad.