april 2024 the health current affair medical review 7 over 590 graduates conferred degrees during isra university convocation presiding over the 21st convocation of federal minister vows to play proactive role for improving education in sindh to in of the the students highlighted isra chancellor university, prof. dr. ghulamqadir kazi extended his congratulations graduating to students, emphasizing the commencement their new journey and expressing his hopes for their future achievements elevate the institution’s reputation. he isra university’s distinction as the first accredited private university in hyderabad by regulatory bodies. he advised to persevere regardless of life’s challenges, urging them to stay focused on their goals with confidence their eventual success. the ceremony, during dr. chancellor ghulamqadir kazi commended vice chancellor dr. ahmad waliullah kazi, the board of directors, faculty members, students, for and their dedication education. a total of 590 graduates received degrees, including 405 students in medical (mbbs, bds), physical therapy (dpt), and nursing disciplines. additionally, five students were conferred with postgraduate degrees, while 159 students obtained engineering, degrees computer science, technology, information management sciences, parents to prof. in students and telecommunication, business administration. furthermore, 22 male and female received postgraduate degrees. addressing the convocation ceremony, vice chancellor of isra university dr. ahmed waliullah kazi congratulated the students and their parents, emphasizing that the aim of life should not be just to obtain a degree but to make that degree more useful. he encouraged students to continue their tireless work to brighten the name of their country and nation in the future. expressing his happiness, dr. ahmed waliullah kazi said that the various academy regulatory bodies have honored isra university as one of the best private universities in pakistan. he added that isra university’s name is listed in faimer and the world directory of medical schools and the world recognized by health organization. moreover, mbbs & bds humanities, technology, programs are recognized by pm&dc, and nursing and midwifery programs are approved by the pakistan nursing council. additionally, programs in the faculty of business education, social sciences such and as bba, bs (english), mba, and the faculty of engineering, science, and such as electrical, civil & engineering, mechanical computer science, electronics, information technology and software engineering, are recognized by their respective councils. gold, silver, and bronze medals were given to those students showed outstanding performance in their academic programs. among the gold medal winners were aisha, bushara mehdi, anshal farooq, tayyaba, aina, rahima shahid, nimra, hasnain, atta-ur-rehman and abdul manan were included. who science federal & technology minister, khalid maqbool siddiqui said that federal government will play proactive role for of improvement education sector in sindh with an aim of creating job opportunities for the youth. he expressed this while talking to media persons during visit of pakistan council for scientific and industrial research (pcsir) laboratory complex karachi. he continued by emphasiz- ing that a significant portion of the country’s population comprises youth, and the ministry of science and technology is prepared to collaborate with provincial governments provide training to youth in skills demanded by the global market. all organizations under the ministry of science and technology, along with to initiate higher education institutions, will technical courses for secondary and higher secondary students proficient in english and mathematics. he highlighted that after acquiring these skills, trained students would have opportunities to secure employment worldwide. he emphasized this that initiative wouldn’t result in brain drain but rather in brain train, enabling individuals to actively contribute to the country’s development. khalid maqbool stressed the necessity of unified efforts to address the challenges facing the country, suggesting that prioritizing the state over political or personal interests could guide the nation out of crises. he advocated for directing efforts towards an inclusive and participatory democratic approach by engaging with the masses to strengthen the democratic the visited earlier, system. additionally, he stated that his party was actively engaged in fostering democratic stability in the country. federal minister various sections of the laboratory complex received briefing on functions of the council and facilities available at the complex. the meeting was informed that council was facilitating regula-tory bodies, industries small and medium and enterprises its different research centres in various fields including food and pharmaceutical, marine resources, applied chemistry, environment, applied physics, computer and and engineering. the minster, on the occasion, directed to submit priority-wise details of all the projects in pipeline. instrumentation through imdc hosted a guest lecture on ‘forensic dna serology’ aspect serology, a of dna of fundamental forensic investigation. he underscored the pivotal role of dna analysis in criminal investigations, emphasizing its efficacy in perpetrator identification and familial relationship establishment. the lecture not only enriched the students’ comprehension of forensic science but also inspired them to explore the vast realm of dna serology. he shared real-life examples of investigations such as air blue incident, serial killer investigation, sexual abuse cases, paternity testing, among others. the seminar shed light on immense significance the and forensic dna serology as a subject for mlt and research arena. moreover, dr. farooq’s interactive students forensic scope of approach encouraged active participation and stimulated thought-provoking discus- sions among the students, fostering a dynamic learning environment. the concluding session, chaired by dr. abdul ghafoor sajjad, principal of allied health sciences, imdc, commended the mlt department for organizing such a vital lecture. dr. sajjad highlighted the importance of continually expanding knowledge horizons, particularly in fields as vital as forensic science. the lecture provided invaluable insights and enriched the academic environment at imdc, inspiring students and faculty alike with dr. farooq’s distinguished expertise practical knowledge in the realm of forensics. and the islamabad medical and dental college through its department of medical laboratory technology, recently hosted a guest lecture by dr. ahmad farooq on forensic dna serology. holding a ph.d. in biotechnology, dr. farooq has impressive credentials, including certifications as a forensic scientist from the university of canberra in australia and the university of central lancashire in the united kingdom. dr. farooq also attended specialized foreign training programmes conducted by the u.s. department of justice, the singapore forensic agency, and the scottish forensic the uk. laboratory currently affiliated with the shaheed zulfiqar ali bhutto medical university, dr. farooq brings a wealth of experience to the table, having previously served as the forensic dna expert for the national forensic science agency under the ministry of interior from 2010 to 2020. the subject event was attended by both faculty members students of mlt. dr. farooq’s presentation explained the principles and methodologies and in dental, diabetes and general surgery to be provided in sarfraz rafiqi shaheed hospital - mayor mayor karachi, barrister murtaza wahab announced the inauguration of dental, diabetes and general surgery clinics at sarfraz rafiqi shaheed hospital will cater to the medical needs of numerous individuals. he emphasized that the city’s assets belong to its citizens, hence addressing their concerns is a rightful demand. he was speaking to the media after inaugurating the clinics at at sarfraz rafiqi shaheed hospital and in new chali, karachi. on this occasion, deputy mayor karachi salman abdullah murad, municipal commissioner sm afzal zaidi, deputy parliamentary leader of ppp in city council dil muham¬mad, the that juman darwan and other lead¬ers and officers were also present. barrister murtaza wahab said local ppp leadership has come here today to fulfill the promises made in the past regarding the sarfraz rafiqi shaheed hospital, which was closed and deserted in the past, but is being restored today without spending a lot of money. dental clinic, diabetes and ent clinic have been started in sarfraz rafiqi shaheed hospital, general surgery will also be started in this hospital in the next ten days, problems related to breast mammography faced by women in government hospitals will be solved here by providing treatment facilities, here the opd fee is fixed at rs.20. he said that lot of money is spent on dental treatment in private hospitals, scaling and polishing of teeth in dow hospital is 4 to 5 thousand, in this hospital for root canal rs 500 while scaling and polishing will be done in only 200 rupees. the infrastructure will be further ten days, oral cancer is being treated at abbasi shaheed hospital. he said that kmc the will improve medical facilities for the citizens, kmc is running 14 major hospitals in the city while, in the next three and a half years, the citizens will experience a significant change in every sector. improved further in fasting in ramazan reduces stress feelings, anxiety – expert stress actively participating in ramazan can lead to declining rates of depression, anxiety, and improvements in memory and overall mental well- being. these views were expressed by head of the department of cardiology at the patel hospital, karachi prof. rehan umer while delivering a lecture on ramazan and health. dr. panjwani center for molecular medicine and drug research (pcmd), of karachi university (uok), collaboration in with the sindh innovation research, and education network (siren) organized the public awareness lecture in the lecture hall of the lej science information center. national