Islamabad, The Pakistan Islamic Medical Association (PIMA) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has initiated a series of bioethics symposiums aimed at educating health practitioners on ethical practices consistent with Islamic teachings. These events recently took place in Mardan and Peshawar, focusing on crucial ethical aspects within the medical field.
According to Pakistan Islamic Medical Association, the symposium in Mardan was held at the Bacha Khan Medical College/Mardan Medical Complex under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Amjad Ali, Dean and CEO of BKMC. The event featured prominent guest speakers including Prof. Dr. Abdul Aziz Zia discussing doctors-pharma relations, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Tayyab on gender interaction in the medical profession, and Prof. Dr. Fazal Wahab on Haram and Halal in medicine.
Another symposium was organized at the Rehman Medical Institute (RMI) in Peshawar. The speakers at this event covered important topics such as ‘Medical Ethics and the Role of Muslim Doctors’ by Prof. Dr. Najeeb Ul Haq, ‘Gender Interaction in the Medical Field’ by Prof. Dr. Muhammad Tayyab, and ‘Doctor and Pharma Relationship’ by Dr. Abdul Aziz Zia.
The symposiums have been highly appreciated by attendees, which included faculty members and male and female doctors. These events are part of PIMA’s ongoing efforts to integrate ethical and Islamic values into medical practices, ensuring that healthcare professionals in Pakistan are well-versed in both medical ethics and religious teachings.