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Karachi, October 07, 2022 (PPI-OT):Pakistan Society of Basic and Applied Neuroscience (PASBAN) in collaboration with Dow University of Health Science (DUHS), Pakistan Society of Neurology and AEIRC organized a two-day 8th Annual Neuroscience Conference at DUHS, Ojha Campus.

The conference was very well attended by Neuro Physicians, faculty members of DUHS and medical students of DIMC. The conference was supported by Dow University of Health Science (DUHS) and Medisure Pharma. Prof Dr Attaur Rehman, former federal minister for Science and Technology was the chief guest while Prof. Saeed Qureshi DUHS Vice-Chancellor graced the occasion as guest of honour at the inaugural session.

Many local and foreign experts shared their experiences with neurodegenerative diseases. Dr Sonia Siddiqui, the conference chair, welcomed the guests and highlighted the salient features of the conference. Speaking on the occasion, Prof Attaur Rehman said that neuroscience was an important field and needed attention at all levels. People in Pakistan still have misconceptions and superstitions about Alzheimer’s, epilepsy and Parkinson’s diseases, while the world has gone a long way in the field of neurosciences which is a multidisciplinary science.

The human brain is the most complex object of our universe. Neuroscience had seen significant development in recent years and several mental illnesses earlier believed to be incurable could now be successfully treated. He discussed in detail the progress made in his tenure as HEC chairman when Pakistan made tremendous progress and emerged as the country with the highest percentage of highly cited research papers as compared to India, he added.

Prof Muhammad Saeed Quraishy, DUHS VC, addressing the participants said that the brain is the most complex organ of the human body, which controlled all its functions. It produced our thoughts, actions, memories, feelings and experiences of the world.

There were billions of neurons in the human body and each neuron communicates with many other neurons to form circuits and share information. Hence, knowing the brain is of utmost importance. In an exhibition held in Dubai recently, the functions of the brain were explained through various electronic models, images and videos, which were very informative and urged the participants to have a look at it which will be very useful to enhance their knowledge.

Prof Athar Inam, Founding President PASBAN, said that his organization was formed in 2007 and it used to organize conferences regularly. First, five conferences were held in AKU, besides virtual conferences and this is the first conference being organized at the DUHS.

Former Chairman of the Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers’ Association Dr Kaiser Waheed, said that in 2018 World saw one of the most prolific industry-academia partnerships when Novartis teamed up with Harvard University to develop implantable and injectable systems for different types of cancer.

An inspiring step indeed, but are there lessons to be drawn? Well of course yes, especially in the context of Pakistan. But before that, exploring the current challenges facing both industry and academia and the potential advantages to both as a result of collaboration can work as a springboard toward a win-win situation.

When it comes to industry, Dr Kaiser Waheed said challenges are manifold. The rising cost of doing business and depreciating rupee value is hurting the margins which in turn leave a meagre amount of money for any endeavours. But we have to make sure that this excuse should not deter us from exploring the enormous opportunity offered as a result of the wedlock between industry and academia. We can still mention a few shining examples from both disciplines despite all difficulties.

For instance, Medisure laboratories is doing everything possible in supporting academia financially, and intellectually and also behaving as a bridge to facilitate both sides of the equation. We must act today in order to preserve tomorrow. With all the creative energy at our command, let us begin an era of revolution. Let us renew our determination, our courage, and our strength. And let us renew our faith and our hope, Dr Kaiser Waheed further added.

Shields were presented to the Guests and speakers, members of the organizing committee. Organizers thanked Dr Kaiser Waheed Sheikh who sponsored the whole event and was also presented shield by the chief guest. Speakers highlighted the importance of neurosciences because these days many people are suffering from depression anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorders, and substance abuse. Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed, Chairman of HEC also addressed the participants through the video link. Dr. Shgan Siddiqui from Harvard Medical University, USA was the keynote speaker who talked about Circuit-targeted neuromodulation in neuropsychiatry.

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Media Manager
Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS)
Baba-e-Urdu Road, Karachi – Pakistan
Tel: +92-21-32715464-5, +92-21-32745824
Fax: +92-21-32715466
Cell: +92-333-3554749
Website: http://www.duhs.edu.pk/

Karachi, March 14, 2022 (PPI-OT):Dow University of Health Sciences Vice Chancellor Professor Muhammad Saeed Quraishy has urged parents and medical science students not to limit themselves to MBBS and BDS only. “There is a dearth of pharmacists in Pakistan who are still in short supply, while a new galaxy of innovations and advances in biotechnology and other fields awaits you,” he informed while speaking as chief guest at Orientation Day events organized separately for students and their parents who were successful in enrolling in biotechnology and Pharm-D, here on Monday.

Pro Vice Chancellor Prof. Nusrat Shah Kamal, Principal of Dow International Medical College Prof. Fauzia Parveen, Dr. Sanbal Shamim, Dr. Noor Jahan, Dr. Mushtaq and Final Year students of both the departments participated in the events along with a large number of teachers, students and parents.

Quraishy said that Dow University provides not only MBBS education, but also quality education and excellent environment in all fields including pharmacy and biotechnology. “Library and sports facilities are also available. Now it is up to the students how they dedicate their time to these activities.”

Addressing the Orientation Day of Dow College of Pharmacy, Prof. Nusrat Shah said that 30 years ago there were only two ways for girls studying in Pakistan, to become doctors or teachers, thanks to God that are now many avenues for the future of the girls in our country.

She said that there is a tendency among the youth to go abroad after getting education. She said: “The idea of leaving the country is not correct. The purpose of educating you here is not to pay fees to the people of USA and UK and other countries. “Use your education for the afflicted here and as a result you will have success in both worlds.

She said that in the fields of medical and pharmacy a large number of girls come and then after getting education most of them get married and take over the responsibilities of home. This is a wrong trend. Addressing the students and their parents who are enrolled in pharmacy, she said that girls coming in this field should not marry any irresponsible boy but should marry good boys who understand the importance of their education. She said that becoming a pharmacist may make you look like a doctor with your name but it is more important than your doctor.

Final year students of both the colleges shared their experiences on this occasion and said that four years of college life gave them confidence and now they can go anywhere in the world to test their skills. A group photo of the faculty was also taken on the occasion and a commemorative shield was also given on the arrival of the Vice Chancellor.

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Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS)
Baba-e-Urdu Road, Karachi – Pakistan
Tel: +92-21-32715464-5, +92-21-32745824
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Cell: +92-333-3554749
Website: http://www.duhs.edu.pk/

Karachi, January 25, 2022 (PPI-OT):Vice Chancellor Dow University of Health Sciences, Prof. Muhammad Saeed Quraishy said that saving the lives of patients without any discrimination and their treatment is the beginning of the oath of a health professional. “Tamgha e Imtiaz” awarded to me by the Government of Pakistan, is the honour of my team at Dow University and Civil Hospital whose selfless services have been recognized by the State. Doctors and Paramedical Staff sacrificing their lives to save their patients, and it has raised the flag honour. It is an identity and glory of a doctor. Medical staff and Public have to deal with this new wave of Omicron with precautionary weapon.

He shares these views in a ceremony held in his honour after being awarded “Tamgha-e-Imtiaz” by the Government of Pakistan, at Karachi Press Club in collaboration with “Daily Ailaan” and “Weekly Life”. He cutted the 102nd Birthday Cake of Shaheed-e-Pakistan Hakeem Mohammad Said along with Professor Rasheed Jooma and also unveiled the calendar of the year 2022 of Hamdard Foundation. Earlier, Abdul Waheed Rajpar and member of Governing Body Syed Athar Hussain presented traditional Sindhi Ajrak and commemorative shield of KPC to Prof. Rasheed Jooma and Prof. Muhammad Saeed Quraishy on behalf of Karachi Press Club.

Renowned journalists and health care professionals including Dr. Abdul Jabbar Khattak, Mazhar Abbas, former Additional Secretary Health Dr. Shafqat Hussain Abbasi, Prof. Tariq Mahmood, Prof. Hassan Dost Afridi, Principal of Dow Medical College Prof. Saba Sohail, Vice Chancellor S.M.B.B. Dewan University Dr. Aurangzeb, Director Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan Institute of Behavioural Sciences Brigadier (retd) Shoaib Ahmed, Distinguished Religious Scholar Dr. Fareed-ud-Din Qadri, President of PIMA Karachi Chapter Dr. Abdullah Muttaqi, Former Central General Secretary of PMA Dr. Mirza Ali Azhar, CEO SMBB Trauma Center Karachi Dr. Sabir Memon, Medical Superintendent Dr. Ruth Pfau Civil Hospital Karachi Dr. Noor Mohammad Soomro, Naeem Tahir, Siraj Amjadi, Iqbal Sehwani and others also addressed the ceremony. All the speakers paid rich tributes to Prof. Muhammad Saeed Quraishy and described his services in the field of medicine through his humble temperament and his God-given abilities as an important chapter of national history.

They more said that Prof. Muhammad Saeed Quraishy is our national asset and his personality is a role model for the youth, recognition of the services of a medical professional by journalists is a good sign. Prof. Rasheed Jooma said that the number of medical professional working day and night for the welfare of patients and medical institutes can be counted on fingers. Prof. Saeed Quraishy is one of them.

Prof. Tariq Mehmood said that Prof. Muhammad Saeed Quraishy is a good physician, whenever he expresses the speculation about the diagnosis, the machine diagnostic report confirms the same disease and I have observed this hundreds of times in the last 27 years. Prof. Hassan Dost Afridi said that in the tenure of Prof. Muhammad Saeed Quraishy, human body implants from France and USA were provided free of cost to poor patients in a teaching hospital like Civil Hospital Karachi which cost Rs.15 to 20 lacs per patient in private sector. He more said that Pakistan’s first trauma center in the public sector is a major achievement of Prof.

Muhammad Saeed Quraishy. Dr. Shafqat Hussain Abbasi said that Prof. Muhammad Saleh Quraishy, former Vice Chancellor of Sindh University and all his children, including Prof. Muhammad Saeed Quraishy, not only continued their father’s mission but also achieved unparalleled achievements in the field of medicine. Abdul Jabbar Khattak said that the way in which the efforts of medical professors are being cashed in by the corporate bodies undermines the sincere efforts made with the poor patients and it should be remedied. Mazhar Abbas said that the medical infrastructure for the city of Karachi having population of 35 million is inadequate.

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Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS)
Baba-e-Urdu Road, Karachi – Pakistan
Tel: +92-21-32715464-5, +92-21-32745824
Fax: +92-21-32715466
Cell: +92-333-3554749
Website: http://www.duhs.edu.pk/

Karachi, November 30, 2021 (PPI-OT):U.S. Consul General Mark Stroh, Sindh Minister of Health Azra Fazal Pechuho, and religious leaders representing Muslims, Christians, Hindus, Sikhs, and Parsis visited Karachi’s Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) Ojha Campus as part of the United States and Sindh government’s ongoing immunization awareness campaign, Fizaaoon se Falaah Tak. The campaign is helping to save lives by encouraging Pakistani citizens to get vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. Consul General Mark Stroh, Sindh Minister of Health Azra Fazal Pechuho, and religious leaders congratulated Pakistanis receiving Pfizer vaccines and thanked healthcare workers for their vital role in combating the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The Sindh Minister of Health and I are proud to be joined today by Pakistani religious leaders in our campaign to encourage vaccinations. Throughout the United States, religious leaders are also urging their followers to get vaccinated against COVID-19, dispelling myths and misinformation about the vaccines. We can only control COVID-19 by partnering together. So, join us, get yourself vaccinated, and encourage your family members, neighbours, and friends to get vaccinated as soon as possible,” said Consul General Mark Stroh, while meeting people getting Pfizer vaccines at the Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) Ojha Campus.

“The people of the United States have provided more than 25 million live-saving doses of Pfizer and Moderna COVID vaccine to Pakistan, the largest such donation to any country worldwide,” added Consul General Stroh. Parsi community representative Tushnaanmiti Patel, Pakistan Sikh Council Chairperson Sardar Ramesh Singh, Trinity Church Pastor Ghazala Shafique, Interfaith Commission for Peace and Harmony Chief Executive Allama Ahsan Siddiqui, Daryalal Temple Priest Vijay Maharaj, and DOW University Vice Chancellor Dr. Saeed Quraishi discussed the importance of getting vaccinated during the visit.

The United States is a leader in the global fight against COVID-19 and has donated more than 270 million vaccine doses worldwide. These vaccines are being delivered to more than 110 countries, including Pakistan, to fulfill President Joseph R. Biden’s commitment to provide safe and effective vaccines around the world and supercharge the global fight against the pandemic. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States has delivered assistance worth $63 million in the form of emergency medical supplies such as personal protective equipment and ventilators, medical training, and medical infrastructure to the people of Pakistan in addition to the vaccine donations.

For more information, contact:
Media Manager
Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS)
Baba-e-Urdu Road, Karachi – Pakistan
Tel: +92-21-32715464-5, +92-21-32745824
Fax: +92-21-32715466
Cell: +92-333-3554749
Website: http://www.duhs.edu.pk/