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The Social Health Committee of the Capital Cabinet at the Pakistan Health Parliament presents: "eQuilibrium: Social Health - A Global Lens" 🎤 Speaker: Dr. Shahzad Ali Khan Vice Chancellor, Health Services Academy, Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, Government of Pakistan. 🌍 Dr. Shahzad will share insights on: - The historical context and social health trends in Pakistan. - Government initiatives and programs aimed at strengthening social connections. - The impact of social and economic factors on social health in Pakistan. Don't miss this opportunity to learn the social health and the future of healthcare in Pakistan! #SocialHealth #GlobalDialogue #PublicHealth #PolicyMaking #PakistanHealthParliament #eQuilibrium #UKHealthPolicies #BirminghamHealth Stay tuned for more updates!

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PKLI&RC announces accreditation by JCI (USA) as the first-ever public sector healthcare institute in Pakistan and South Asia This historic achievement is a proud moment for the nation. It is pertinent to note that the Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation is an Internationally Accepted Gold Standard focused on improving the quality of healthcare and patient safety. There are more than 1,200 internationally standardized requirements that must be regularly met to achieve and maintain JCI accreditation as a hospital. We wish sincere compliments to the Institute leadership & the team on this remarkable achievement and pray that this Institute continues to contribute effectively towards serving the nation. #PKLI #HealthcareExcellence #JCI #JCIAccreditation #PrideOfPakistan #PatientSafety #QualityHealthcare #InternationalStandards #MedicalInnovation #HistoricAchievement #PakistanHealthcare #GlobalRecognition #GoldStandard #ServingTheNation

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These sops were developed for minimal essential integrated health services package during humanitarian crisis situation / health emergency in the flood affected districts in Pakistan 2022. we are developing contingency plan for the monsoon season 2024 therefore will be taking reference and some other lessons learned from this important document. #Humanitarian #Crisis #SOPs #MEISP #Monsoon #Contingency #Plan #Pakistan.

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#Fulbright for Bright individuals who want to acquire knowledge at world class #American university with fully funded support - give a Best try #USEFP United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan Here are the step-by-step instructions to apply for the Fulbright Scholarship: *Step 1: Check Eligibility (Weeks 1-2)* 1. Visit the Fulbright website and check eligibility criteria for your country. 2. Ensure you meet the educational, professional, and language requirements. *Step 2: Choose Program (Weeks 3-4)* 1. Decide on the Fulbright program you want to apply for (e.g., Master's, Ph.D., Research, or Arts). 2. Select your preferred field of study. *Step 3: Prepare Documents (Weeks 5-10)* 1. Update your CV and ensure it's tailored to the Fulbright application. 2. Write a personal statement (Statement of Purpose) and a study objective essay. 3. Scan transcripts, diplomas, and other academic documents. 4. Prepare language test scores (e.g., TOEFL or IELTS). *Step 4: Register and Create Account (Week 11)* 1. Create an account on the Fulbright online application portal. 2. Register and fill out the basic information. *Step 5: Fill Out Application Form (Weeks 12-15)* 1. Complete the online application form. 2. Upload required documents and essays. 3. Ensure all fields are filled out accurately. *Step 6: Submit Application (Week 16)* 1. Review and submit your application. 2. Ensure you meet the application deadline. *Step 7: Apply to Universities (Weeks 17-20)* 1. Research and select U.S. universities that align with your Fulbright program. 2. Apply to universities separately (Fulbright does not place you in universities). *Step 8: Interviews (Weeks 21-24)* 1. Prepare for and attend Fulbright interviews (in-person or virtual). *Step 9: Wait for Results (Weeks 24-30)* 1. Wait for the Fulbright selection committee to review your application. 2. Receive notification of your award status (selection or non-selection). *Step 10: Post-Award Procedures (After Selection)* 1. Attend pre-departure orientation (if selected). 2. Apply for a J-1 visa. 3. Prepare for your departure to the United States. Please note that the timeline may vary depending on your country and program. Ensure you check the Fulbright website and consult with the Fulbright commission in your home country for specific guidance.

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#PSDPNewProjects: A significant step has been taken to enhance healthcare services by strengthening and upgrading the #cardiology and other departments at the Federal Government Polyclinic (FGPC) in #Islamabad. ✨ Total project cost: Rs. 4 Billion ✨ Budget allocated for FY2024–25: Rs. 2 Billion The project will bring state-of-the-art medical equipment and technology to FGPC, ensuring better diagnosis and treatment options. #Healthcare #Pakistan #PSDP2024_25

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📢 Announcing the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research Council Pakistan (OGRC-P) 🌍 We are proud to introduce the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research Council Pakistan (OGRC-P) – the first-ever organization in Pakistan dedicated to supporting students, trainees, and aspiring professionals in the field of obstetrics and gynecology. At OGRC-P, we aim to empower the next generation of gynecologists and obstetricians by providing unique opportunities for research, capacity building, and professional development. Our mission is to enhance the scope and impact of obstetrics and gynaecology in Pakistan, ensuring that both healthcare providers and patients benefit from cutting-edge research and practices. Our Key Objectives: 🔬 Foster Research and Innovation: Promote high-quality research in obstetrics and gynecology that directly addresses the challenges faced in Pakistan. 🎓 Support Aspiring Professionals: Provide opportunities for students and trainees to engage in research, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to the advancement of women’s health. ⚙️ Enhance Capacity Building: Equip healthcare professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to address emerging issues in obstetrics and gynecology. 🤝 Promote Collaboration: Create a platform for students, trainees, and professionals to collaborate, exchange ideas, and make a lasting impact on women’s health in Pakistan. Why OGRC-P? As the first of its kind in Pakistan, OGRC-P will offer a unique platform for trainees, students, and aspiring obstetricians and gynecologists to: 💡 Build a strong research foundation 🌐 Gain access to a network of professionals and mentors in the field 🌱 Contribute to improving the standard of care in obstetrics and gynecology 📝 Participate in meaningful projects that impact maternal and reproductive health What’s Coming Soon: We will soon open membership opportunities for individuals passionate about research and improving women’s healthcare in Pakistan. If you are a student, trainee, or professional in obstetrics and gynecology, OGRC-P is your chance to get involved and make a real difference. Stay tuned for further updates on how you can join this exciting initiative! #OGRCP #WomensHealth 💪 #Obstetrics 👶 #Gynaecology 💖 #Research 🔍 #CapacityBuilding 🛠 #Collaboration 🤝 #TraineeOpportunities 📚 #MaternalCare 🤰 #Pakistan 🇵🇰 #PLAB #USMLE #MedicalResearch #ObGynResearch #MedicalProfessionals #MedicalCommunity #MedicalEducation #MedicalStudents #Trainees #GlobalHealth 🌍 #WomenInMedicine 👩‍⚕️ #MedicalInnovation 💡 #HealthcareProfessionals 🏥 #Obstetrician #Gynaecologist #WomenHealthAdvocacy #MedicalNetworking 🌐 #MedicalMentorship 🧑‍🏫

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The Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination, with the support from the British High Commission and the Evidence for Health (E4H) Programme, has achieved significant progress in estimating Pakistan's Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Service Coverage Index (SCI) for 2023: ✨ Key National Highlights: 1. UHC SCI improved from 39.7 (2015) to 53.9 (2023) – a 32.8% increase in 8 years. 2. However, with an annual growth of just 2.2% since 2022, there's a pressing need to accelerate our efforts. 🌍 Provincial Performance: 1. Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT): - SCI of 63.8, the highest in the country, with a 30.1% improvement since 2015. - Leads in service capacity with indicators such as hospital bed density and health worker availability. 2. Punjab: - SCI improved from 40.6 in 2015 to 55.4 in 2023, showing 32.4% growth. - RMNCH aggregate score: 69.3, the highest among all provinces, reflecting strong performance in family planning and child immunisation. 3. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP): - SCI increased from 36.2 in 2015 to 51.0 in 2023, a 41.2% improvement, the most significant growth rate among all provinces. - Strengths: High scores in child immunisation and care-seeking for pneumonia. 4. Sindh: - SCI grew from 37.6 in 2015 to 50.7 in 2023, reflecting a 30.9% improvement. - Faces challenges in RMNCH coverage and NCD service delivery. 5. Balochistan: - While improving from 27.1 in 2015 to 38.4 in 2023 (a 38.0% increase), it remains the lowest-scoring province. - Requires urgent focus on service capacity and infectious disease control. 6. Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK): - Improved to an SCI of 51.2 in 2023, up 26.4% from 2015. - Strengths include child immunisation and sanitation, but HIV treatment remains a challenge. 7. Gilgit Baltistan (GB): - SCI increased to 50.4 in 2023, a 35.5% rise since 2015. - High scores in tuberculosis treatment and sanitation are notable strengths Swipe through the post to learn more ➡️ British High Commission in Pakistan | Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination Jo Moir | Bilal Zafar | Maryam Masud | Maria Wyard | Raza Zaidi | Mahwish Hayee | Jabulani Nyenwa

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Pakistan’s journey toward achieving equitable healthcare under Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3) reveals progress and persistent challenges: 🔹National UHC SCI: Improved significantly from 40 in 2015 to 53.9 in 2023—a 35.8% increase, but we still have miles to go to reach the global target of 80+. 🔹Provincial Performance: Islamabad takes the lead with a score of 63.8, while Balochistan is at 38.4, showcasing stark regional disparities. 🔹RMNCH Services: Jhelum, Hunza, and Lahore emerge as leaders with aggregate scores of 78.4, 77.8, and 76.4, reflecting strong maternal and child healthcare coverage. 🔹Communicable Diseases (CD): Peshawar tops the list with 56.4, followed by Gilgit and Chitral, highlighting the need for targeted infectious disease interventions. 🔹 Services Access & Capacity (SAC): Karachi South sets a national benchmark at 129.3, contrasting sharply with underserved regions. 🔹Health Equity Concerns: 13.4 million Pakistanis are at risk of falling into poverty due to catastrophic health expenditures—a sobering reminder of the gaps in financial risk protection. 👉 Swipe through to explore data under the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Service Coverage Index (SCI) for the year 2023 representing Pakistan’s health landscape. Achieving UHC by 2030 will require collaborative action, strategic investments, and innovative solutions to build a healthcare system that truly leaves no one behind💡 British High Commission in Pakistan | Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination Jo Moir | Bilal Zafar | Maryam Masud | Maria Wyard | Raza Zaidi | Mahwish Hayee | Jabulani Nyenwa

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#TestimonialTuesday From #Pakistan to the #NHS: A Journey of Dedication and Success. Today, we’re thrilled to share the inspiring journey of Dr. Amir Shahjan, an exceptional Emergency Medicine doctor from #Pakistan who has not only made his mark but has now become an integral part of the #NHS family. At DSchool we believe that his success story will resonate with many #MRCEM doctors who aspire to take their careers to the global stage. Watch his journey unfold in this powerful testimonial video and discover how DSchool can be the bridge to your own success story. To all #MRCEM doctors: The world is waiting for you. Let Dr. Amir Shahjan's story inspire your next move!! #NHS #MRCEM #EmergencyMedicine #GlobalCareers #HealthcareHeroes #DschoolSuccess #ExpatDoctors #CareerInspiration #HealthcareLeadership #TestimonialTuesday #GlobalOpportunities #LinkedInDoctors #CareerGrowth #SuccessStory

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🌍 Prevalence of Diseases Among School-Going Children: Key Insights from Okara District 🏫✨ 📊 A recent study highlights the health challenges faced by school children in Okara District, Pakistan. Researchers assessed the prevalence of communicable and non-communicable diseases among students in public and private schools, uncovering crucial data that demands attention. 🔍 Key Findings: Out of 962 students surveyed, 16.21% were affected by communicable diseases. 22.14% had non-communicable diseases. Children aged 6–12 years were significantly impacted, raising concerns for early interventions. Analysis using ANOVA and Chi-square tests confirmed notable differences in disease distribution. Full Article: https://lnkd.in/dFKi69cq 📌 This retrospective study sheds light on the critical role of parental awareness and school-based healthcare in mitigating risks. Let’s prioritize children’s health and build a healthier future! 💪🌟 #ChildHealth #PublicHealth #SchoolWellness #DiseasePrevalence #GlobalHealth #IJPR

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The authors have recommended the following factors to the Government of Pakistan First: Mpox as a national priority disease for surveillance and response, as it is not currently listed among the priority diseases. Second: Pakistan needs to enhance its genomic surveillance capabilities for Mpox, including clade identification and monitoring of virus evolution Third: screening at POEs especially border crossings, such as Wagah, Torkhum, Sost, and Taftan, needs to be strengthened to prevent the importation of Mpox cases. Fourth: communication about Mpox must be tailored to Pakistan's diverse communities to prevent misinformation, disinformation, stigma, and discrimination. Lastly, Pakistan should develop and implement a national action plan for Mpox, learning from the successful experiences of the national action plan for COVID _19.

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The Social Health Committee of the Capital Cabinet at the Pakistan Health Parliament presents: "eQuilibrium: Social Health - A Global Lens" 🎤 International Speaker: Dr Justin Varney Director of Public Health at Birmingham City Council 🌍 Dr. Justin will share insights on: - The evolution of social health policies in the UK and Birmingham City. - Successful policy initiatives and programs for promoting social connection and well-being. - Challenges encountered and lessons learned in implementing social health policies. Don't miss this opportunity to learn the social health and the future of healthcare in Pakistan! #SocialHealth #GlobalDialogue #PublicHealth #PolicyMaking #PakistanHealthParliament #eQuilibrium #UKHealthPolicies #BirminghamHealth Stay tuned for more updates!

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#publications_Alert I'm happy to share that ,our Letter to the editor/correspondence" Health-related hazards of heatwaves in Pakistan" has been published at Journal of Medicine, Surgery, and Public Health. Pakistan's geographical and economic constraints make it particularly vulnerable to climate change effects. The most vulnerable demographics include outdoor laborers, women, kids, and the elderly. Heatwaves are made considerably more deadly when there is no access to electricity. The letter suggests recommendations such as early warning systems, medical professional training, tree planting, and teaching programs in schools.This letter addresses the hazards that public health of Pakistan faces from heatwaves and global warming. link is below for full details: https://lnkd.in/dZxdH4wH

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Today, I gave a keynote address at a two days International Conference hosted by the Shalamar Hospital Lahore. I talked about the fulfillment of an elusive dream (so far) of creating an intellectual ecosystem, at a national scale - throughout Pakistan, where competition is only of groundbreaking ideas, effective solutions, and intellectual pursuits and NOT of resources and control. I presented a whirlwind tour of globalization of ideas, tools, and scholarship in the healthcare sector, in the past decade (or so), with dozens and dozens of softwares and original source codes made publicly available along with hundreds of thousands of completely annotated multiethnic, multidemographic, multicenter, multivendor, and multimodal imaging and genomic datasets. Enlightenment only comes through widespread sharing and globalization and not through hoarding and concentration in narrow spaces. AS OF NOW, I am the ONLY one vociferously striving for this cause in Pakistan. This will be my foremost national mission and I will use my rich experience (of > 10 years), rigorous training (in engineering, mathematics, and clinical imaging), and comprehension (via multiple projects). Shalamar Hospital Shalamar Institute of Health Sciences Lahore University of Management Sciences Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre Aga Khan University Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology #Pakistan #healthcare #science #education #engineering #mathematics #stemeducation #teaching #algorithms #startups #entrepreneurship

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Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #976 is published in Pharma Veterans. Please read it here. https://lnkd.in/ds8bkYi6 #asrarqureshi #pharmaveterans #pakistan #healthcare #information #hospital #doctors #blogpost976

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