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.
Workshop on “Student Engagement and Teaching Methodologies”
Jinnah Medical & Dental College conducted a workshop on “Student Engagement and Teaching Methodologies” for faculty members on October 23rd, 2020. Dr. Junaid Lakhani was the speaker of the session. The purpose of the workshop was to focus on innovative teaching methodology and active learning of student engagement. Later on, Prof. Dr. Hussain Mehdi, Principal, Jinnah Medical & Dental College distributed certificates to the participants.
The agreement was signed between Biomedical Research Center, Sohail University & National Institute of Blood Diseases
The agreement was signed between Biomedical Research Center, Sohail University & National Institute of Blood Diseases & Bone Marrow Transplantation (NIBD) at a ceremony held on June 4th 2021, at Sohail University. The agreement was signed by Dr. Sabeeh Jaffery, Registrar Sohail University and Dr. Jawad Hassan, Head of Diagnostic Haematology, on behalf of their respective institutions. As per the MoU both institutes agreed to promote cooperation in the field of research and diagnostic technology and related fields through collaborative research. The agreement will be effective for the period of three years On the occasion Director, Biomedical Research Center, Prof. Rizwana S. Waraich said “Sohail University, is one of emerging research and academic institution in the region, at the same time having a rich history of imparting medical, dental and allied education in the region since last twenty years. This MoU would further boost its research efforts and help tackle academic and technological challenges.” “NIBD & BMT is a specialized center of Haematology, Bone Marrow Transplantation, and Allied Surgical/Medical Specialties. National Institute of Blood Diseases & Bone Marrow Transplantation (NIBD & BMT) is the only tertiary care and teaching institute at the national level exclusively dedicated to providing comprehensive diagnosis and management of patients suffering from blood disorders. The Institute is the pioneer in Bone Marrow Transplantation in Pakistan. The MoU will strengthen the research capacity of both institutes” Dr. Jawad Hassan expressed his views in the ceremony. Prof. Dr. Syed Jamshed Ali Kazmi, Vice-Chancellor of Sohail University, graced the ceremony with his presence.
