MKRMS Seminar LAHORE: Adviser to Chief Minister on Health Khawaja Salman Rafiq has said that the Punjab government is focusing on strengthening primary and secondary healthcare to minimise burden of patients on tertiary care hospitals in the province. He was addressing a seminar on “Joints’ Diseases and Latest Treatment” organised by Mir Khalil-ur-Rahman Memorial Society...
KARACHI, July 4: Ayesha Iftikhar Paracha, a physically-challenged student who claims to have been deprived of admission to the Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) despite being on merit, on Friday appeared before a medical board constituted on the chancellor’s directives. Talking to Dawn, Ayesha Paracha, who has both her legs affected by polio, said...
LAHORE THE Punjab government needs to establish separate wards for the treatment of arthritis (joint pain) as provincial public sector hospitals lack facility to provide specialised treatment for the disease. This was the consensus among speakers at a seminar on “Living with Arthritis – Every Day Counts” held in connection with World Arthritis Day organised...
LAHORE: The keyhole surgery and bone transplant have revolutionised the bone treatment in Pakistan in a cost effective manner. This was informed during a seminar on “Joint Pain, Keyhole Surgery and Sports Injury” organised by Mir Khalil-ur-Rahman Memorial Society (Jang Group of Newspapers) in collaboration with the National Hospital, ALLMED Solutions, at a local hotel...
KARACHI, Feb 11: Ilizarov technique has a lot of potential in managing common orthopaedic problems with better results than the conventional methods. This was stated by Dr Masood Umer, consultant orthopaedic surgeon, Aga Khan University at the Sign, Symptoms and Care Public Health Awareness Programme, says an AKU statement issued here on Sunday. However, most...
LAHORE: The Information Technology University (ITU) founding Vice Chancellor Dr Umar Saif on Tuesday said the university would establish an innovative lab on its main campus. He said this while chairing the 7th meeting of ITU syndicate. The meeting was informed that ITU has acquired ‘W’ category ranking from the National Computing Accreditation Council and...
Following on from the original report by Dr Jehanzeb Mughal in the immediate aftermath of the worst floods in South Asia for 80 years (see below), all members of the AO Pakistan have come together to form a committee to ensure the most effective use of the appeal funds gathered from the AO community worldwide....
“I have just returned after 5 days of being in the flooded region of rural Sindh. I was engaged in trying to help my fellow citizens evacuate what would be the worst affected areas. Shifting families and their possessions with bare hands and loading them onto cattle carts, and anything able to bear the load...
Sports fall under some of the most heavily discussed topics in every nation. Physical activities through competitions or tournaments always remain as the most sought-after pursuits. People connect with their players not only emotionally but also treat them as mentors and legends. Thus, their physical well-being is also a topic that viewers love to read...
An Orthopedic Surgeon is your first choice if it is something related to your bones. Your bones not only hold your body weight but also ensure free mobility and day-to-day activities. If something is wrong, or you feel stiff or sore bones – immediately consult with an expert orthopedic surgeon. Your body is composed of...
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