This specific year internationally, World Mental Health Day is justly celebrated on 10th October After the COVID-19 pandemic the social lives have been principally changed globally. Universally considering the formidable challenges due to the pandemic it is imperative to properly provide meticulous care to satisfactorily address the Mental Health. ‘Increased Investment in Mental Health’ appropriately represent the prime goal of this typical year on World Mental Health Day!
Global Handwashing Day (GHD) is an international awareness day committed to increasing alertness about the significance of Hand Hygiene. Handwashing is equally vital in the fight against the pandemic COVID-19 and shown to support reduce the direct transmission of a range of virulent viruses and infectious diseases.
Awareness Session on Screening & Prevention of Carcinoma Breast
According to statistical data, 90 thousand breast cancer cases are reported every year in Pakistan. It is our prime responsibility to aware general public about the disease, said by Assistant Professor /Consultant General & Breast Surgeon Dr. Sadiqa Bano in a workshop. Jinnah Medical and Dental College organized 7 awareness session of Breast Cancer with the title “Screening & Prevention of Carcinoma Breast” for female dental house officers, MBBS, BDS, Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Biomedical & Biological Sciences, Bachelor of Business Administration students and faculty members. Sessions were conducted by Senior Registrar Prof. Dr. Rasheeqa Mehmood & Dr.Sadiqa Bano at Jinnah Medical & Dental College and Jinnah Medical College Hospital. The speaker emphasized that early detection, screening & timely diagnose could help to reduce the risk rate. It is the only possible way to reduce the death rate among women due to breast cancer disease.
Sindh Healthcare Commission (SHCC) hands-on training for Primary Healthcare Clinics
Sindh Healthcare Commission (SHCC) conducted hands-on training for Primary Healthcare Clinics on October 21st,2020. In its spirit of collaborative work with stakeholders, all clinics of SINA Health, Education, and welfare trust received training at Venue as provided by Jinnah Medical & Dental College, S.M. Sohail Trust. The training was facilitated by Deputy Director Trainings, Dr. Zainab Hasan, of the Directorate of Clinical Governance of the Training supported by office bearers of SINA Administration. The Director CGT, Dr. S. Ahmed Raza Kazmi appreciated the effort of SINA and thanked JMDC Administration for providing the venue. Later on, SHCC CEO (a) S. Baqar Raza Rizvi distributed certificates to the participants.
103 Heroes (Blood Donors) donated their blood in the event held on 20th Feb 2020 at Jinnah Medical & Dental College (JMDC) / Sohail University / Medicare Cardiac & General Hospital. Students of MBBS, BDS, Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) & Bachelor of Science with faculty and staff participated with high spirits in a blood drive. This event was held on Thursday with titled “Every Blood Donor is a HERO” in collaboration with Saylani Welfare Trust, where 103 blood bags were collected, while last year 100 donors had donated their blood. Later on, Medical Director Dr. Fadieleh A. Sohail distributed the trophy to the position holders, where MBBS II student got 1st position, DPT II 2nd & BDS IV was on third position. 20-Feb-2020
