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List Of Medical Organizations In Pakistan
This is a list of notable health and medical organizations in Pakistan. {, class="wikitable" , College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan , - , Edhi Foundation , - , Health Oriented Preventive Education , - , Infection Control Society of Pakistan , - , National Council for Homeopathy , - , National Institute of Health , - , Pakistan Islamic Medical Association , - , Pakistan Health Research Council , - , Pakistan Medical Commission , - , Pakistan Nursing Council , - , Pakistan Pharmacists Society , - , Pakistan Psychiatric Society , - , Pakistan Red Crescent Society , - , Pharmacy Council of Pakistan , - , Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Pakistan The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Pakistan (SOGP) is a professional medical association formed by practitioners of obstetrics and gynecology in Pakistan. A member of the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO), ... , - Medical and health organisations based in Paki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pakistan
Pakistan ( ur, ), officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan ( ur, , label=none), is a country in South Asia. It is the world's List of countries and dependencies by population, fifth-most populous country, with a population of almost 243 million people, and has the world's Islam by country#Countries, second-largest Muslim population just behind Indonesia. Pakistan is the List of countries and dependencies by area, 33rd-largest country in the world by area and 2nd largest in South Asia, spanning . It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Oman in the south, and is bordered by India to India–Pakistan border, the east, Afghanistan to Durand Line, the west, Iran to Iran–Pakistan border, the southwest, and China to China–Pakistan border, the northeast. It is separated narrowly from Tajikistan by Afghanistan's Wakhan Corridor in the north, and also shares a maritime border with Oman. Islamabad is the nation's capital, while Karachi is its largest city and fina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
College Of Physicians And Surgeons Pakistan
The College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan ( ur, , abbreviated as CPSP) is a regulatory college established in 1962 by a special act of the Parliament of Pakistan to oversee the postgraduate medical education and professional development. It offers certifications following postgraduate training in specialties of medicine, surgery and dentistry. It is the only postgraduate medical examining body in Pakistan. History The college was established in 1962 through an act of parliament and by the untiring efforts of 50 eminent physicians in Pakistan under the leadership of Wajid Ali Khan Burki, then Federal Minister of Health. In 1965, the Library of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan was established and since its inception has acquired latest medical literature and served as a focal point in supporting postgraduate medical education. The ''Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan'' began publication in 1991. Regional campuses The regional campuses a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edhi Foundation
The Edhi Foundation ( ur, ) is a non-profit social welfare organization based in Pakistan. It was founded by Abdul Sattar Edhi in 1951, who served as the head of the organization until his death on 8 July 2016. Bilquis Edhi, a nurse by profession, used to oversee the maternity and adoption services of the foundation. The Edhi Foundation is headquartered in the city of Karachi. The Edhi Foundation provides 24-hour emergency assistance across the entirety of Pakistan and internationally. The foundation provides, among many other services, shelter for the destitute, hospitals and medical care, drug rehabilitation services, and national and international relief efforts. The organization's main focuses are emergency services, orphans, handicapped persons, women's shelters, education, healthcare, international community centres, refugees, missing persons, blood donation & drug rehabilitation banks, air ambulance services and marine and coastal services. The organization is known to se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Health Oriented Preventive Education
Health Oriented Preventive Education (HOPE) is a Pakistan NGO which provides the poor with service in the sectors of health and education, particularly focusing on women and children. Founded in July 1997, it is mainly based in Karachi, the largest city in Pakistan, and its vicinity, but is working nationwide through its offices. For the health care services, HOPE runs several medical centers, providing primary health care services for those who cannot afford private hospitals. Some other services are also involved: nutrition support for malnourished mothers and children, distribution of water-purifying agent for the access to safe water, ante-natal care for reducing maternal mortality rate, etc. For better education of children, which is often disregarded in today’s Pakistan, HOPE founded three formal schools (Karachi Zia Colony School, Muzaffargarh School and Thatta School) and almost 200 home schools. Home schools, in specific, are fighting illiteracy, and this effort ends ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Infection Control Society Of Pakistan
The Infection Control Society of Pakistan (ICSP) is a non-profit national organisation in Pakistan, representing specialist practitioners in infection control. The body consists of a network of health care professionals, Social scientists, financial advisors, opinion leaders and international experts and has conducted research and studies for control and prevention of infectious diseases in the country. The body is an affiliated member of the International Federation of Infection Control (IFIC), International Society for Infectious Diseases, based in the United States and the Global Health Council The Global Health Council is a United States-based non-profit leading networking organization "supporting and connecting advocates, implementers and stakeholders around global health priorities worldwide". The Council is the world's largest membe ... based in Washington D.C.. It is headed by its president Rafiq Khanani. References Infectious disease organizations Medical and h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Council For Homeopathy
The National Council for Homeopathy (NCH) is an autonomous body constituted to regulate the education and registration of homeopathic medical practitioners in Pakistan. History Dr. Abdul Hamid MD Baba-e-Homoeopathy was 1st Homeopathic Doctor who introduced Homeopathic in Asian subcontinent in 1918. Dr. A. M Hamid was Awarded Tamja-e- Imtiaz by the Government of Pakistan. In 1951 the Government appointed health committee consisting of following members No:1 Mr. A.R. Armaghan Joint secretary Ministry of health. No:2 Lt. Col. Jaffar DG Health. No:3 Dr. A. Hamid ( MD ) Karachi No:4 Dr. Abdul Pasha Karachi No:5 Dr. Zakir Hussain, Chittagong No:6 Dr. Noorul Wahab Dacca. No:7 Mr. S. S. Haider Deputy secretary Ministry of Health. The Government of Pakistan officially recognized Homeopathic System of Medicine in 1965 and the Board of Homeopathic System of Medicine was established under UAH act 1965. 1st office of Homeopathic Board was constructed in Karachi, Pakistan plot was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Institute Of Health (Pakistan)
The National Institutes of Health, Islamabad (NIH) ( ur, ), is a Pakistani research institute located in Islamabad, Pakistan. The institute is an autonomous body of Ministry of National Health Services, Regulation and Coordination, mainly responsible for biomedical and health related research Research is " creative and systematic work undertaken to increase the stock of knowledge". It involves the collection, organization and analysis of evidence to increase understanding of a topic, characterized by a particular attentiveness ... along with vaccine manufacturing. COVID.gov.pk website, Published 22 February 2021, Retrieved 30 April 2021
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Pakistan Islamic Medical Association
Pakistan Islamic Medical Association (PIMA) was established in Oct, 1979. Since its inception, PIMA has been striving to achieve its goals in professional and training of doctors, calling its members and associates towards Islamic way of life through its regular Dawah and training workshops and seminars. PIMA played a significant role in enrichment of professional skills through regular hands on workshops to meet the requirements of the country in particular and of international community during wars, disaster and peace. PIMA relief remained always on the fore fronts during National and international disasters like earthquakes, tsunami, floods, cyclones and wars. PIMA has established medical institutions of international repute contributing in quality medical, dental and allied specialties. Through its regular contribution in health awareness, education and community services PIMA has been regularly struggling for upbringing the health of the masses. The health institutions of PIMA ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pakistan Health Research Council
Pakistan Medical Research Council (PMRC), ( ur, ) formerly known as the Pakistan Health Research Council (PHRC) is an autonomous research agency of Government of Pakistan under the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulation and Coordination in the field of medical and health sciences . It was established in 1962. Management of the Council The Council is administered by a Board of Governors whose members include:- * President of the Council; * Surgeon General of the Pakistan Army; * Executive Director of the National Institute of Health; * the Secretaries of the Health Departments of the respective Provinces and Territories; * Chairperson of the Pakistan Science Foundation The Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF) ( ur, ) is an institution under the Ministry of Science and Technology of the Government of Pakistan. It funds scientific studies, research and development. The Pakistan Science Foundation also operates and ...; and * Executive Director of the Council The current ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pakistan Medical Commission
Pakistan Medical Commission is a statutory regulatory authority that maintains the official register of medical practitioners in Pakistan. Its chief function is to establish uniform minimum standards of basic and higher qualifications in medicine and dentistry throughout Pakistan. It also sets the education standards for medical colleges in Pakistan along with the Higher Education Commission. History The ''Pakistan Medical Council'' was initially established in 1948 by adopting the ''British Indian Medical Council Act 1933'' on the recommendations of the 1947 Pakistan Health Conference. It was later reorganized under the ''Pakistan Medical Council Act 1951'' whereby each province has its own medical council. In 1957, the West Pakistan Medical Council was formed by merging the Sindh Medical Council and the Punjab Medical Council. The ''Pakistan Medical Council Ordinance 1962'' established the present-day Pakistan Medical and Dental Council as a statutory body in 1962 and all pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pakistan Nursing Council
The Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC) () is a regulatory body established in 1948 by the Pakistan Nursing Council Act (1952, 1973). PNC is empowered to license nurses, midwives, lady health visitors (LHVs) and nursing auxiliaries to practice nursing throughout the country. Dawn (newspaper), Published 2 January 2021, Retrieved 4 August 2021 See also Nursing in Pakistan
Nursing is a major component of Pakistan's health-care system. The topic has been the subject of extensive historical studies, is a major issue in the country, and has been the subject of much scholarly discussion amongst academics and practi ...
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Pakistan Pharmacists Society
Founded by Dr. Naim Anwar Muzzafar, the Pakistan Pharmacists Association (PPA) is the national professional body of pharmacists and pharmacy students in Pakistan. It has a mission to promote and expand the profession of pharmacy and the role of pharmacists. The association is dedicated to improving public health and patient care by enhancing professional development of the pharmacists along with Pharmacy Council of Pakistan. Objectives *To promote the pharmacy as a component of the healthcare team *To contribute to education programs for pharmacists already engaged in the practice to improve the medication use and health outcomes of patients *To promote high standards of professional conduct amongst pharmacists *To provide leadership in the identification, development, and implementation of health policies of concern to pharmacy *To hold seminars, symposia, exhibitions, and conferences Conferences * Organized four international conferences during the last tenure, two in Karachi a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
