RAWALPINDI PR - In an august and dignified ceremony, the frontline Covid-19 workers were not only saluted but also the worthy speakers of the event eulogised their selfless and bravest services against the deadliest enemy of the human being of the present time. The speakers praised the services of health workers at the inauguration of the Rawalpindi chapter of Pakistan Society of Internal Medicine with the collaboration of Scotmann Pharmaceutical here on Saturday. Chief guest and ex-head of Medicine Department, Rawalpindi University, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Hanif said, “Nation always remembered their heroes, as they without taking care of their own lives, served the humanity in this critical time and won the battle against this noval virus.” On this occasion, Prof Dr Javed Akram, vice chancellor and president Pakistan Society of Internal Medicine inaugurated the Rawalpindi chapter of Pakistan Society of Internal Medicine and announced the international conference to be held on 30 & 31st July and 1st August 2021, in Islamabad. He emphasized on the importance of evidence-based medicine and that the conference would bring together international and national medical experts.
“Pakistan Society of Internal Medicine played a crucial role for patient welfare during the pandemic by introducing services like telemedicine for homebound patients and nationwide Vitamin D campaign for all front-line health workers”, said Dr. Somia Iqtadar, General Secretary Pakistan Society of Internal Medicine.
Ali Ameen, CEO Scotmann Pharmaceuticals, paid his gratitude to all the front-line heroes, while Suhail Khan, General Manager Scotmann Pharmaceuticals, briefed about the immunity-driven nationwide Vitamin D campaign, executed by Scotmann Pharmaceuticals in collaboration with Pakistan Society of Internal Medicine.
The role of universities in medical education was highlighted by Vice-Chancellor Rawalpindi Medical University, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Umar and Dr. Madeeha Nazar discussed the management of diabetes in COVID-19 patients.