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Business Recorder
4 days ago
- Health
- Business Recorder
Care Connect Project inaugurated: Patient care top priority of Punjab govt: minister
LAHORE: Inaugurating the 'Care Connect Project' here at Allama Iqbal Medical College, provincial Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique said that as per vision of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, they are trying to create facilities for patients in hospitals and patient care in hospitals is our top priority. Former Health Minister Prof Javed Akram, Prof Mahmood Shaukat, Principal Allama Iqbal Medical College Prof Tayyaba Waseem, MS Jinnah Hospital Dr Syed Mohsin Ali Shah, Prof Ashraf Zia, Prof Khalid Mahmood, Prof Shahid Sarwar and a large number of students attended the event. Khawaja Salman Rafique said, 'A person who works with character and honesty achieves success at every step.' He appreciated the efforts of Principal Professor Tayyaba Waseem for bringing an undergraduate programme for the convenience of patients. Former Health Minister Professor Javed Akram, while addressing the participants of the ceremony, said that working people are never afraid of difficulties. There is no substitute for the prayers of patients in hospitals. Allama Iqbal Medical College has launched a very good project of Care Connect, he added. Principal Allama Iqbal Medical College Professor Tayyaba Waseem, while addressing the participants of the ceremony, said that a doctor's good attitude alone cures half of the patient's illness. The Care Connect project has been launched to ensure the best treatment for patients, he added. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
13-04-2025
- Health
- Express Tribune
Medical triumph, but
Listen to article Around 1,061 Pakistani doctors have cleared their United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) and secured residency positions in the US. Their remarkable success stands as a strong testament to the growing strength and global recognition of Pakistan's medical education sector. It also marks the highest number of Pakistani doctors to achieve this milestone in a single year. Securing a US residency is extremely competitive and difficult. Professor Dr Rizwan Taj, President of the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council, terms this achievement a "turning point in Pakistan's medical journey", highlighting the increase in global opportunities opening up for Pakistani graduates. This success not only reflects individual merit but also illuminates the quality of education being maintained by the country's medical colleges. These students belong to some of the country's most prestigious institutions, located in major cities such as Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore and Peshawar. Among them are King Edward Medical University, Allama Iqbal Medical College, Dow Medical College, Shifa College of Medicine, Jinnah Sindh Medical University (JSMU), and Khyber Medical University. However, while this is commendable, it also underscores the pressing issue of an increasing trend of brain drain. Skilled professionals, particularly the fresher wave of graduates, are opting for international opportunities to build their careers over contributing to the local healthcare system. Pakistan's economy and population are in dire need of skilled professionals, yet the political and economic instability, coupled with limited job prospects and rising inflation, continue to drive its talent abroad. The loss of the country's most valuable resources represents a significant setback that cannot solely be fixed by achieving global credibility. Pakistan therefore must create an environment for its talent that facilitates growth and provides ample opportunities for professional development, innovation and financial stability to retain the concerning outflow of aptitude.
