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April 29, 2022April 30, 2022

PIMA Course on Essentials of Professionalism and Ethics in Health Care

Islamabad, April 29, 2022 (PPI-OT):PIMA’s has started a one-semester-long certificate course on Essentials of professionalism and ethics in health care in collaboration with Riphah International University. Course themes are “Foundations of ethics and professionalism in Islamic perspective”, “Character and behaviour of a Muslim doctor”, “Excellence/ technical competence” and “Ethical issues in health care: what a Muslim doctor should know?”.

The first contact session was held at Islamic International Medical College Rawalpindi on 12-13 March 2022. The program started with Darse Quran by Dr. Abdul Aziz Zia, Incharge PIMA Dawah and Tarbiah. Prof. Dr. Anis Ahmad, Vice Chancellor Riphah International University Islamabad; Prof. Dr. Hafiz Ijaz Ahmad, Former Dean Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute Lahore; Prof. Dr. Muhammad Iqbal Khan, Vice-Chancellor Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University Islamabad; Prof. Dr. Najibul Haq, Former Dean Peshawar Medical College, Peshawar and Prof. Idrees Anwar, renowned medical educationist and professor of surgery at Rawalpindi Medical University were core facilitators of this session. A total of 45 registered professionals comprising central and provincial office-bearers of PIMA participated in the session. The 2-day session ended with concluding remarks by Prof Dr Khubaib Shahid, Central President PIMA.

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Pakistan Islamic Medical Association (PIMA)
Central Secretariat, 12-Shalimar Centre, 2nd Floor,
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April 29, 2022April 30, 2022

PIMA Women Wing Session in SOGP Conference

Islamabad, April 29, 2022 (PPI-OT):PIMA Women Wing organized a one-hour session on “Health and safety of HCPs” on the occasion of the 18th Biennial International Scientific Conference of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Pakistan (SOGP). The session took place in Karachi on 26th February 2022. Delegates in large numbers graced the occasion from all over the country. The session was moderated by Dr. Azra Jamil while Prof. Amtullah Zareen was the guest of honour. Prof Rahat Qureshi and Prof Raheel Sikander were the chairpersons.

April 29, 2022April 30, 2022

Free medical camps at Poonch and Shakargarh

Islamabad, April 29, 2022 (PPI-OT):PIMA Poonch organized a free medical camp in collaboration with AKF at Singola Village Azad Kashmir. Five doctors examined more than 250 patients in the camp. Free Medications were also distributed. General Secretary PIMA AJK, Dr Usman, President Poonch Dr. Waqar and Dr Amir Alam were available for patient checkups and management at the venue. DC Poonch Mumtaz Kazmi also paid a visit to the camp and appreciated the efforts of PIMA and AKF.

Another free medical camp was organized by PIMA Shakargarh in collaboration with Ghazali School at village Ikhlaspur, tehsil Shakargarh, Narowal on 27th March. Three Doctors including an eye specialist and consultant child specialist along with a GP and two paramedics examined and advised more than 400 patients at the camp. Free Medications were also distributed. Two associate members were also involved in the activity.

February 1, 2022February 2, 2022

PIMA stands with medical students of Balochistan

Islamabad, February 01, 2022 (PPI-OT):The Pakistan Islamic Medical Association (PIMA) has strongly condemned the discriminatory policy of the Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC) for three new medical colleges of Balochistan. Central President PIMA Dr. Khubaib Shahid, former Central President Dr. Ata-ur-Rehman and PIMA Balochistan President Dr. Sarwar Badini said in a statement on Tuesday, that according to the normal procedures of the PMC, any medical college is recognized by inspecting and looking at the quality of faculty with all its batches. But by amending the laws, the burden of additional examination has been imposed on the students of Balochistan which is incomprehensible. It is not included in the rules and regulations of the commission to deseat the students who have failed in additional examination resulting the loss of three or four precious years of students.

They said that this policy could lead to the promotion of extremism among students. They are right to ask why this discriminatory policy is being implemented for them. It is unfortunate that students from Balochistan have been protesting on the roads instead of going to their colleges for several days, and the authorities have not listened to them. PIMA announced full support for the demands of these students and urges the government, the Supreme Court and all political parties to take notice of this discriminatory policy.

December 25, 2021December 27, 2021

Services of renowned Hematologist Dr Tahir Shamsi remembered

Karachi, December 25, 2021 (PPI-OT):Members of Pakistan Islamic Medical Association (PIMA) paid rich tributes to renowned hematologist Prof. Dr. Tahir Sultan Shamsi for his professional services in a condolence reference here at PIMA House on Thursday, arranged by PIMA Karachi. They said that Dr. Tahir Shamsi not only rendered valuable services in the field of medicine but he was also a very loving, caring and well-mannered person, liked by his colleagues, friends and patients alike.

The condolence reference was presided over by Prof. Dr. Abdullah Muttaqi, President PIMA Karachi. Speakers included Dr. Shahid Noor, Dr. Saqib Ansari, Prof. Dr. Sohail Akhtar, Dr. Kashif Shazli, Dr. Zakiud-Din Ahmed, Dr. Aurangzeb, Dr. Khalid Shafi and Dr. Saeed Akhtar.

Speakers recalled the qualities of Dr. Tahir Shamsi primarily being extremely focused on his work. Bone marrow transplantation in Pakistan was his dream which he fulfilled in 1995 despite very limited resources. He brought great innovations in the treatment of blood-related diseases and introduced patient-friendly atmosphere in his work. He was one of the top researchers in the country and encouraged an atmosphere of research in his institution.

He ensured that he train a team of doctors and paramedics who could take his mission forward. He also mentored hundreds of doctors leading to postgraduate diplomas and becoming specialists and serving the country. Speakers said he was an extraordinary personality, lived a very cohesive and organized life. They prayed for his forgiveness and patience for the bereaved.

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.