Sohail University / Jinnah Medical & Dental College (JMDC) join hands with Saylani Welfare Trust during this pandemic. Ration for 300 families were distributed ON 15TH April 2020 in Thatta village. It is imperative to maintain social distance for the safety of those around us. Let’s not forget the poor during the coronavirus pandemic. 15-April-2020
Jinnah Medical and Dental College (JMDC) was to organize the annual arts competition and students participated with full enthusiasm but due to COVID-19 it was postponed. 1-March-2020
Students of Sohail University attended music classes for annual music competition that was going to be held on mid-march but due to COVID-19 it was postponed.
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
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
