Program on “Introduction of Typhoid conjugate vaccine”
Jinnah Medical & Dental College / Sohail University, Department of Pediatrics, in collaboration with EPI, Govt. of Sindh, organized a program on 12th March 2020 on “Introduction of Typhoid conjugate vaccine”. Professor S.M. Inkisar Ali coordinator while Asst. Prof. Dr. Uzma Arshad, Department of Pediatrics, was the moderator of the program. A large number of the audience included doctors, senior nursing & paramedic staff attended the program. 12-March-2020
The common flu kills 60 times more people annually than Coronavirus, only 2% of cases have reported deaths was said by Dr. Rizwan Ali in a workshop on Coronavirus (Covid-19) which was held on 11th March 2020. Professor, Dr. Ajeet Kumar & Dr. Rizwan Qurban Ali Khawaja, Department of Medicine, were the speaker of the event who provided valuable information on COVID-19. Large number of Doctors, Medical students, Nursing Department and Medicare staff attended the workshop. While receiving Q&A’s from audience about precautionary measures, Dr. Ajeet said, people should wash hand with soap for at least 20 seconds and sneezing into flexed elbow is the best practice. Furthermore he added that only 2% of cases have reported death and most of these deaths were associated with weaker immune system. 11-March-2020
Jinnah Medical & Dental College organized workshop on 10th March 2020 on Neonatal Resuscitation. More than 30 participants including doctors & staff were participated in the event. JMDC, Head of Pediatric Department, Professor S.M Inkisar Ali while emphasized the importance of event said that timely and effective neonatal resuscitation cannot be over emphasized. Globally, around 4 million neonatal deaths occur every year, out of these more than a million new born die on their first day of life. Furthermore, 93% of deaths occur in low and middle income countries including Pakistan. About 25% of all neonatal deaths are caused by birth asphyxia, he added. He also emphasized that birth asphyxia can be effectively treated to a very large extent with timely resuscitation of new born and failure to do so will result in mortality and long-term neuro developmental disability. Professor Inkisar praised Services of Senior Pediatrician Dr. Habiba Hassan. Dr. Habiba thanked J.M.C.H and presented review on the subject. At the end of event, Q&A’s session was conducted and certificates were distributed among participants and facilitators. 10-March-2020
Jinnah Medical & Dental College, Sohail University, Medicare Cardiac & General Hospital believes in empowering women. We believe in cultural diversity where every individual achievement is celebrated. To empower women Sohail University and its constituent institutions shared messages on 8th March 2020 through different social media platforms in which almost all the staff has participated but due to COVID-19 the celebration was cancelled. 8-March-2020
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.
