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Rawalpindi, July 06, 2021 (PPI-OT):The NUMS Department of Public Health chaired by Prof Dr. Uzma Hassan, conducted a Practical Learning activity on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. The event engaged Students to structure and expresses their ideas on the course material covered in ‘Primary Health Care.’ Prof Dr. Uzma Hassan, realizes that students’ projects and class presentations are stimulating as well as celebratory way to bring together disparate pieces of course material.

BSPH semester is a marathon effort, Dr. Hina Shan, course instructor brought a thoughtful drive to the final stretch of semester ensuring that the course’s conclusion is meaningful. Realizing the importance of integration and drawing connections the students from both the batches worked on the theme “Strengthening Primary Health Care in Pakistan” and PHC’s contribution in establishing a link between Universal Health Coverage and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Primary Health Care is a foundation of Public Health and is considered a springboard into future endeavours of Public Health. Students of BSPH consider PHC as step forward in a longer trajectory in the field of Public Health. Students participated with vigour in the class activity by giving presentations and a comprehensive video on the said topic.

Good health and wellbeing let children to learn and adults to earn, helps people escape from poverty, and provides the basis for long-term economic development. Public health and Primary healthcare are considered a cornerstone in building a Sustainable Health System for the 21st century. Social protection, poverty alleviation, empowered people and communities, education, food safety, hygiene and sanitation, economic development, multi-sectoral action and policies are strongly related to the health of population in each community.

Government of Pakistan is maximizing efficiency within the existing system, however, in all arrangements; there is a special focus to safeguard the interests of the poor. There are many programs, initiatives and interventions that have been launched by the Government of Pakistan. Ehsaas is an umbrella initiative under the Division of Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety.

Ministry of National Health Services Regulation and Coordination (MoNHSR and C), National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) and National Institute of Health (NIH) are prestigious institutions of the country involved in multi-disciplinary public health related activities. Lady Health Workers Program and Expanded Program on Immunization have contributed towards prevention and promotion also involved in service delivery at several levels – particularly in the case of maternal, neonatal and child health. A One Health Hub has officially been established at NIH to prevent and control zoonotic diseases and contributing in the field of Epidemiology and Disease Surveillance.

In Pakistan reforms at the level of basic healthcare facilities are underway. Transferring management to lower levels of government, restructuring of financing, service delivery and management arrangements are being done at national level. In Pakistan PHC is vital for delivering each aspect of UHC. PHC can contribute to the achievement of targets for goals other than SDG3 (Health and Wellbeing) including those related to poverty, hunger, education, gender equality, clean water and sanitation, work, and economic growth.

For more information, contact:
National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS)
The Mall, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-9270677
Email: info@numspak.edu.pk
Website: http://numspak.edu.pk

Rawalpindi, June 28, 2021 (PPI-OT): NUMS Quality Assurance Directorate conducted NUMS 1st Internal Audit as per the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System standard for its administrative directorates. A 4-day audit plan was shared with all directorates prior the conduct of the audit so that all directorates can prepare themselves according to the standard requirements. Total 18 directorates were audited by the 3 Teams comprising of senior members as Team Leads, Co-auditors and observers. The role of observers in each team was to observe the whole process and learn from the activity for their future engagement in audit activities. The audit was carried out against the ISO 9001:2015 approved Checklists for the purpose as per already shared audit plan.

All the directorates extended their cooperation towards the smooth conduct of the whole activity. The auditors shared and discussed their observations during the audit and identified areas for improvement. The auditees shared their willingness to improve and update their documentation according to the recommendations that will ultimately help NUMS to get ISO 9001:2015 certification. The report of the whole audit activity will be shared with the directorates after due processing.

For more information, contact:
National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS)
The Mall, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-9270677
Email: info@numspak.edu.pk
Website: http://numspak.edu.pk

Rawalpindi, June 26, 2021 (PPI-OT):National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) and a leading multi-national regional pharmaceutical company signed a 5-year Document of Understanding (DOU) here last Friday to enhance cooperation in the field of research and development pertaining to healthcare.

 

The DOU was inked by NUMS Vice Chancellor Lt Gen Syed Muhammad Imran Majeed (Retd) and Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer CCL Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd Lahore Dr Shahzad Khan at a simple ceremony here Friday. It was attended among others, by the Pro Vice Chancellor Academics Maj Gen Saleem Ahmad Khan (Retd), Pro Vice Chancellor Administration Maj Gen Syed Ammar Reza Hamdani (Retd), and Director NUMS Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC) Awais e Siraj and head of Medical Affairs CCL Beena Ali.

 

Under the DOU pharmaceutical company has expressed its willingness in “capacity building and training with special emphasis on pharmaceutical testing including bioequivalence studies, clinical trials and healthcare products development,” which will help bolster NUMS endeavour to improve quality of life of the people.

 

“CCL actively seeks opportunities to contribute to clinical research, product, and capacity development of key stakeholders,” it added. In his brief remarks on the occasion the Vice Chancellor of NUMS said, “We and you are in the business of dispensing healthcare to the patients. We fully support you as our success will be gauged by your success.”

 

The pharmaceutical company, with an annual turnover of Rs 8 Billion, is currently has its operations in South Asia, South East Asia, Central Asia, Middle East, and Africa and is producing a vast range of over 200 products in major therapeutic categories.

 

Managing Director of the second biggest pharmaceutical exporters in the country Dr. Shahzad after the ceremony said, “As an organization we strongly believe that NUMS is a kind of organization which has the greatest impact in overall healthcare system of the country. It has the credibility and a voice which is heard. We can give back to the society much more from a bigger platform which NUMS has provided.”

 

“CCL Pharmaceuticals is actively engaged in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of generic pharmaceutical products with strategic industry partnerships that meet evolving needs of healthcare professionals, patients, and caregivers,” said the DOU.

 

NUMS has a mandate to promote and achieve excellence in advanced health education, research and service delivery with an extensive network of Military Hospitals, Single Specialty institute, Medical Colleges and Nursing Colleges making it the country’s largest healthcare provider in terms of trajectory and patient volume.

 

CCL Pharmaceuticals, is a leading regional multinational pharmaceutical company, with over 50 years of experience in the pursuit of health and wellbeing. The Company also focuses on commercializing unique branded generic products and pioneering synergistic combination products in various therapeutic areas. CCL also invests in capacity building of healthcare provides to contribute towards the provision of best-in-class health care solutions to patients, said the DOU.

 

For more information, contact:

National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS)

The Mall, Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Tel: +92-51-9270677

Email: info@numspak.edu.pk

Website: http://numspak.edu.pk

 

Rawalpindi, June 22, 2021 (PPI-OT): Webinar Introduction: This year, Pakistan hosted the World Environment Day in partnership with the United Nations Environment programme. In observance of this important day, as a multidisciplinary initiative, a webinar was conducted in NUMS, titled – Going Zero Waste for a clean green Pakistan – Bridging the Gap, on June 9, 2021. The event was attended by more than 200 multigenerational and multidisciplinary students and faculty.

This webinar was conducted from the platform of Samaaj Khayal and was organized by the combined efforts of Departments of Health Professions Education (HPE), Social and Behavioural Sciences (DSBS), Department of Biological Sciences (DBS) and Public Health (PH), of National University of Medical Sciences.

Dr. Ayesha Rauf from NUMS Department of Health Professions Education (NDHPE) moderated the webinar. The webinar started with the national anthem. Dr. Shazia opened the webinar by giving an overview of Samaaj Khayal. This was followed by moderator’s introduction to the layout of the webinar and welcome note to the panellists.

A short clip from the speech of worthy Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, given on World Environment Day 2021, was displayed to endorse Pakistan’s commitment towards restoration of the ecosystem. Video message of the honourable Vice Chancellor, NUMS, Lt. Gen. Syed Muhammad Imran Majeed (Retd), about the role of universities towards this initiative, was conveyed to the participants of the webinar. Concept of zero waste was introduced by Dr. Adeela Bashir, who is also the project lead.

The highlight of the event was the panel discussion, titled “Inclusive Climate Action: Building Sustainable, and Resilient Communities” moderated by Dr. Rehman Gilani and Dr. Aman Karim. The panellists included national and international experts:

Mr. Ali Hassan Habib (Managing Partner of HIMA, Verte)

Dr. Ans Irfan (Director of Climate and Health, George Washington University)

Dr. Kamran Iqbal (Consultant Public Private Partnership at World Bank)

Mr. Salman Tariq (Co-founder and CEO at Davaam)

Mr. Mohammed Omer Ghaznavi (Managing Director at Davaam)

Dr. Mahwish Ali (Assistant Professor, NUMS).

Questions relevant to the panellists’ areas of expertise were posed and a healthy discourse was generated. The panellists presented their views and rich experiences related to citizen engagement, community mobilization, steps for mitigation and role of policy, Public private partnership in climate related health initiatives and providing sustainable solutions. The session ended with acknowledgments and concluding remarks by Dr. Qadir, from DSBS.

NUMS is committed to this initiative and Pledges to Go Zero-Waste in fulfillment of its Environmental and Social Accountability.

For more information, contact:
National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS)
The Mall, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-9270677
Email: info@numspak.edu.pk
Website: http://numspak.edu.pk