SZABMU to offer DNA testing in country
Shaheed Zulifkar Ali Bhutto Medical University (SZABMU) has decided to introduce DNA testing soon first time in the country with public private partnership.
This was stated by the Vice Chancellor of the University Professor Dr Tariq Iqbal while presiding over the thirtieth meeting of the Syndicate Board said a press release.
DNA Testing Introduced in Country
The VC said that currently, such facility is not available in Pakistan. A blood sample of needy patients is sent abroad that costs one to one and a half lac rupees for the test. While utilizing technical expertise of the scientists of Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Medical University, not only cost per test can be reduced but it also can save money, ” he said.
He said that further, keeping in view the policy of HEC, PhD in clinical sciences is also being started soon. In this context, the university has allocated a handsome amount of money for increasing the research sector, which will improve the quality of research, he said.
The Vice Chancellor presented the report of the recent MD CAT examination conducted by SZABMU. According to the report, as many as 21884 students participated this year. Though the papers were prepared according to the guidelines issued by PMDC.
The board, acting on the reported information from the security agencies, arrested 16 people for using illicit materials.
The board appreciated the transparency of the examination but stressed that the erring individuals should not be spared but to be dealt strictly.
An excellent performance report was presented before the Board by the Health Care Commission of the School of Dentistry, a subsidiary of the University.
I would say,” Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhary (MNA) repeated his words of gratitude for the services at the Department of Burn Surgery related to this issue, saying that the projects like Burn Center and School of Dentistry completed successfully during the tenure of Prof Tariq Iqbal as a pilot. Such implementation will enhance patient care in hospitals.
PIMS Hospital: SZABMU to offer DNA testing in country
Talking about the Central Induction Policy, Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhary stressed that being a teaching institution, all the academic and training events at PIMS Hospital remain to be the legal responsibility of the university.
Induction of postgraduate trainees in all departments of PIMS is also the mandate of the university.
Prof Dr Muhammad Umar, VC-RMU nominated by HEC requested the Ministry of Health to implement this central induction policy in all training hospitals of the federal capital.
Which not only would lead to a monopoly of merit but also would improve the quality of the training of PG trainee doctors.
At the same time, the syndicate has also established a sub-committee with Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhary as its chairman who is in the teaching department of health.
It will formulate its recommendations to remove the existing irregularities. Dr Tariq Iqbal informed the House that currently the research team of the university is working on ten international standard research projects while two projects are in the process of patenting after completion. Among these projects, research on drugs for infectious diseases like cancer is noteworthy.
Health Sector Improvement: SZABMU to offer DNA testing in country
Center Mr Dost Muhammad Jaiser stated that cheap tests and medicines should also be available to poor and deserving patients. Major Tahir Iqbal is an MNA who is also a member of the syndicate.
He opined that there is a dire need to improve the health sector. Talking about the performance of the government, he said that the skills of university teachers could be allowed to be used in various health projects.
In the meeting, it was agreed on a policy approval for national and international level experts from the health sector to get their medical and research services in the university. Much will be benefited from this institution through their experiences. To add, the time of training in the sub-sectors has been reduced from six years to four to five years according to the international standards.
Apart from senior parliamentarians, Mr Tahir Ehsan, Dr Iqbal Memon, Dr Ansar Maqsood, Dr Bilal, Dr Haroon, Dr Shakib, Dr Musa, Dr Altaf, Dr Shaji Siddiqui and Dr Anbar Saleem took part in the meeting.
SZABMU to offer DNA testing in country
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