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Express Tribune
2 days ago
- Health
- Express Tribune
Climate Action Board Bill approved
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government has approved the "Climate Action Board (CAB) Bill 2025." Advisor to the Chief Minister on Information and Public Relations, Barrister Dr Saif, stated that the bill would provide a comprehensive and effective framework to tackle climate change across province. He said that the CAB will be an autonomous financial body, responsible for monitoring and coordinating environmental strategies across all government departments. The board will also be tasked with developing and revising environmental policies, conducting research, assessing performance, and ensuring effective implementation. Furthermore, it will have the authority to collaborate with international organizations, environmental experts, and the private sector to address environmental challenges. Saif added that a special "Climate Action Fund" would be established under the board to financially support environmental projects and encourage eco-friendly initiatives at the local level. He emphasized that the initiative marked the second major environmental project by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, following the success of the Billion Tree Tsunami Project, and aimed to mitigate the risks of climate change while promoting sustainable development. Menstrual Health and Hygiene Day 2025 The Khyber Medical University (KMU), Peshawar in collaboration with Menstrual Health Management (MHM) Working Group Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, WaterAid, UNICEF, and other sector partners, organized a high-level event at KMU's Alexander Fleming Hall. The event held under the global theme "Together for a "Period Friendly World," the event brought together health professionals, representatives from academic and research institutions, development partners, and youth. KMU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Zia Ul Haq graced the occasion as the chief guest and reaffirmed the collective commitment to ending menstrual taboos and promoting dignified menstrual health. More input from APP
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Darren Doonan earns statewide recognition
Apr. 22—Darren Doonan, utilities superintendent of the City of Great Bend's Public Works Department, has been named Water Operator of the Year by Kansas Municipal Utilities (KMU). Public Works Director Jason Cauley noted the honor during Monday's City Council meeting. According to their website, KMU is the statewide association representing Kansas cities and other public and not-for-profit agencies involved in the ownership and operation of municipal utilities. Formed in 1928, KMU provides assistance, information, and support to members regarding legislative and regulatory issues, training and educational programs, and numerous other services towards advancing municipal utilities to achieve maximum benefits for the customer-owners served by our member utilities. KMU is the only state association focused and dedicated exclusively to municipal utilities and the issues directly affecting them. In 2024, Diana VanBruggen with the City of Russell received the Water Operator Award of Excellence at the annual KMU Conference. This year's conference takes place April 23-25 at Wichita. Meeting at a glance Here's a quick look at Monday's Great Bend City Council meeting. Dr. Mike Malone, DVM, left, receives an award from Mayor Cody Schmidt in appreciation of his years of service as the veterinarian to the Great Bend Brit Spaugh Zoo. —Mayor Cody Schmidt made the following appointments — Reappoint Steve Dyer and Jim Hayes to the Airport advisory board — Reappoint Jean Clair and Cathy VonFeldt to the Humane Society board — Appoint Alma Lares to the Housing Authority board —The payroll ending April 12 was approved for $542,638. —Main Street from 24th to 12th Street will be closed from 10-11:30 a.m. on June 7 for the Big Bend Bash Parade. Lakin Avenue will be closed from Main Street to Williams Street from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. for a car show. —A one-day Cereal Malt Beverage License for a beer garden at the Cinco de Mayo celebration on May 3 in Jack Kiley Square was approved. The applicant was Julia Marin. The council also approved an ordinance to allow alcoholic liquor and cereal malt beverages to be sold and consumed on the premises. —Dry Lake Brewery received a temporary premises extension from 4 p.m. to midnight on May 3 for their anniversary party. The area includes the alley and part of the parking lot behind the business. —The purchase of a TruNarc Analyzer from Thermo Fisher Scientific for $38,495 for analyzing narcotics was approved, using the Police Department's money from the opioid settlement funds. Chief Steve Haulmark described the system, which rapidly identifies drugs in their packaging. Among its benefits, the system can identify fentanyl without the officer needing to touch it. —Electrical work at the Wastewater Treatment Facility was approved. Hammeke Electric submitted the only bid, for $49,262. —The Council approved a three-year contract for veterinary services to the zoo with Nels N. Lindberg, doing business as Animal Medical Center. Longtime vet Mike Malone, who is retiring, was recognized. —Councilman Gary Parr asked questions about the City's decision not to contribute to Barton County's Facade Improvement Grant program. —Sara Arnberger and Amanda Gaddis reported on plans for the first Big Bend Bash in June.
Los Angeles Times
19-04-2025
- Health
- Los Angeles Times
Advancing Medical Education and Global Collaboration
Kaohsiung Medical University (KMU) and its affiliated Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital (KMUH) stand at the heart of Southern Taiwan's healthcare and medical education ecosystem. As the only one of Taiwan's original four accredited medical centers located outside Taipei, KMUH plays a crucial role in providing specialized care, training future doctors and driving medical innovation for the region. KMUH has secured three consecutive Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditations, in 2016, 2019, and 2022, placing it among a select group of institutions maintaining continuous global certification. According to Eric Chen, Chairman of the Board, these accreditations are only the foundation. 'JCI is not a trophy – it's a baseline. What truly matters is how we build on that foundation to enhance education, research, and care.' KMU integrates clinical training at KMUH directly into its medical curriculum, combining academic rigor with practical immersion. Its commitment to global partnerships is evident in its clinical rotation programs, which regularly host students from Stanford University and Harvard Medical School. 'These rotations expose students to disease patterns rarely seen in the United States, such as tuberculosis,' says Chen. 'At the same time, they experience a fully digital healthcare system, something that sets Taiwan apart internationally.' This global exposure does not end at student exchanges. KMU actively collaborates with U.S. medical centers, pharmaceutical companies, and biopharmaceutical firms, positioning itself as a clinical trial hub for companies seeking to expand into the Asian market. 'Our medical records system is fully digital and physician notes are written in English, which simplifies data sharing for international research,' Chen explains. 'We currently have 20 to 30 active AI projects, many of which directly support clinical research workflows.' Taiwan's global leadership in semiconductors and ICT creates natural synergies for KMU, allowing the university to integrate advanced hardware, AI algorithms, and clinical data into a cohesive research environment. 'AI and technology are critical, but they must enhance human care, not replace it,' says Chen. 'Every AI system we deploy includes manual oversight, ensuring that technology serves the doctor-patient relationship, not the other way around.' With its fully digital infrastructure and its data-sharing culture, KMU offers pharmaceutical companies and research partners a streamlined path for conducting large-scale clinical trials in Taiwan, while simultaneously advancing its own AI research agenda. Kaohsiung Medical University is firmly positioned as a leader in advancing public health and sustainable development on a national scale. In the 2024 THE World University Rankings, KMU achieved the highest ranking in Taiwan for SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and SDG 5 (Gender Equality), with an exceptional global ranking of sixth in SDG 3. This achievement highlights KMU's outstanding contributions to public health, which extend far beyond local initiatives. The university's commitment to SDGs is a key part of its 'Leading the Nation' policy, which drives its influence on national healthcare strategies and sets a global example for sustainable healthcare practices. KMU is not only a leader in Taiwan but is actively shaping public health innovations that can have a global impact. Taiwan's declining birthrate – with over 20% of the population now over 65 – is driving KMU to actively recruit international students, particularly into its English-taught postgraduate programs aimed at students from the U.S., Canada, and Europe. 'Taiwan offers world-class medical education at a fraction of U.S. tuition,' Chen explains. 'If we can attract North American students for two years of medical school here, and then support them to complete residency in their home countries, we create a new generation of doctors with deep ties to Taiwan.' KMU's international strategy balances collaborations with elite institutions in the U.S., Japan, and Europe with capacity-building partnerships in Southeast Asia and other emerging regions. This dual approach reflects both KMU's strategic ambitions and Taiwan's historical commitment to global health cooperation. 'Taiwan's medical sector owes much to early Western medical missionaries, and now it's our turn to pay that forward,' says Chen. 'We want KMU to link upward to global leaders like Stanford while simultaneously lifting up promising institutions in Vietnam, Indonesia and beyond.' Looking ahead, KMU and KMUH actively invite pharmaceutical companies, technology innovators, and academic institutions to explore collaborative opportunities in Kaohsiung. Whether in clinical trials, AI innovation, sustainable hospital design, or international medical education, KMU aims to become a preferred partner for global healthcare innovation. 'Kaohsiung offers something few places in the world can match – a globally connected medical university, an accredited teaching hospital and direct access to the technological powerhouse that is Taiwan,' concludes Chen. 'For any partner looking to bridge Western innovation with Asia's healthcare future, Kaohsiung is ready.'
Express Tribune
05-02-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
K-P stands united with Kashmir cause
PESHAWAR: Kashmir Solidarity Day was observed across Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa like the rest of the country on Wednesday. Dozens of walks and rallies were organized in all districts of the province in which politicians, students, the general public and government officials participated with great enthusiasm. A special walk was organized at Khyber Medical University (KMU) Peshawar led by Registrar Inamullah Khan Wazir and Dr. Ijaz Hussain. The walk witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, faculty members, university administration, and heads of departments. Participants carried banners and placards inscribed with slogans such as 'Kashmir Will Become Pakistan' 'We Stand with Our Kashmiri Brothers' and 'Self-Determination is the Basic Right of Kashmiri People.' During the walk, attendees expressed their solidarity with the people of Kashmir and urged the international community to take notice of the ongoing Indian atrocities in the occupied Kashmir and play its role in granting Kashmiris their legitimate right to self-determination. Addressing the participants at the conclusion of the walk, Registrar Inamullah Khan Wazir stated that the purpose of observing Kashmir Solidarity Day is to pay tribute to the sacrifices of the Kashmiri people and to highlight their plight at the global level. Similarly, to mark Kashmir Solidarity Day a special ceremony was held at Pakhtunkhwa House Mardan. Commissioner Mardan Division Nisar Ahmed was the chief guest. Deputy Commissioner Mardan Dr. Azmatullah Wazir, DPO Zahoor Babar Afridi, Secretary to Commissioner Sara Tawab, ADC Finance Fahad Iftikhar, government officials, media, civil society, and school students participated in the ceremony. One minute silence was observed to express solidarity with the Kashmiri brothers. The children of the school presented national songs, anthems, speeches and tableaus in which the sacrifices of Kashmiri Muslims were highlighted and the cruelty and brutality of the Indian occupation army was depicted. The speakers condemned the atrocities of the Indian occupying army on the Kashmiri Muslims. They described the silence of the international conscience on the violations of human rights in Kashmir as criminal. Speaking at the event, Commissioner Mardan Nisar Ahmed said that the freedom struggle of Kashmiri Muslims will definitely succeed. He said that the Kashmir issue should be resolved according to the aspirations of the Kashmiri people and the resolutions of the United Nations. Various districts across K-P organized rallies and special events to express support for the people of Kashmir. In Swabi district, a rally was held where participants chanted slogans against Indian atrocities. The rally was attended by civil and police officials as well as members of civil society. Chairman Rahim Jadoon reiterated Pakistan's unwavering support for Kashmiris, emphasizing that February 5 serves as a day of renewed commitment to their cause. In Nowshera district, a solidarity rally saw participation from district administration officials, lawyers, traders, religious scholars, civil society members, and students. The rally started from Shobra Chowk and concluded at Kacheri Chowk, with participants holding banners condemning Indian atrocities in occupied Kashmir. One minute of silence was observed, followed by collective prayers for Kashmir's freedom. In Charsadda, a special event was organized. School children performed patriotic songs and delivered speeches about Kashmir. Speakers regreted over the United Nations' lackluster approach to resolving the Kashmir issue, stressing that self-determination is the fundamental right of Kashmiris. In Bajaur district, a solidarity walk was held in Bajaur's Civil Colony Khar, with participation from the local administration, TMA officials, tribal elders, and students.
