Department
of Obstetrics and Gynaecology observes World Aids Day
Aligarh,
December 5: The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, J N Medical
College, Aligarh Muslim University recently organised a ‘Slogan Writing
Competition’ on the occasion of World AIDS Day. The competition took place in
the seminar room of the department.
Professor M
Ammanullah Khan, Dean, Dean Faculty of Medicine, who attended the programme as
the Chief Guest gave useful suggestions on sampling and patient care.
Guest of Honour,
Prof Haris Manzoor khan, Medical Superintendent talked about proper care while
collecting and submitting samples to avoid any mishap and medico legal issues.
Prof M Shahid Khan,
Dept of Microbiology, who also attended the function as a Guest of Honour
talked about the necessary care, which should be given to an AIDS patient.
Prof Seema Hakim, Chairperson
of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology delivered the welcome address,
in which she said that HIV Positive people need regular treatment facilities
with specialized care and not differentiation from others.
A total of eleven
Senior and Junior Residents participated in the competition, which was judged
by Prof Tamkin Khan and Prof Zehra Mohsin. The Chief Guests and the Guests of
Honour later distributed prizes to the winners.
Dr Aleena Haider
bagged the first prize, while Dr Mehkat Ansari and Dr Khushboo Bansal shared
the second prize. Dr Harjeet Kaur, Dr Priyanka and Dr Arthy were given the
third prize and Dr Sufiya and Dr Megha Solanki jointly shared the consolation
prize.
All faculty members
and non-teaching staff of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology were
present on the occasion.
MEDICS
and Department of Microbiology organize Health camp to observe World AIDS Day
Aligarh,
December 5: Aligarh Muslim University students run MEDICS and the Department
of Microbiology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College organized Health Camp for
free blood tests of HIV, Hepatitis and Haemoglobin at the Maulana Azadnagar
area of Aligarh District. The camp was organized to observe the World Aids
Day.
During the Camp, 105
blood samples were collected, while 210 patients were given free consultations.
While addressing the
attendants of the camp, the Chief Guest, Professor Haris Manzoor Khan, Medical
Superintendent, JNMC, promised more such awareness camps in remote areas of
Aligarh.
Meanwhile Dr Mehar
Rizvi during the interaction at the camp talked about signs, symptoms, prevention
and myths regarding AIDS.
MEDICS volunteers Mr
Chakit, Ms Faiza Sherwani and Ms Fariha did survey regarding awareness in
general population.
Prof Abida Malik,
Prof Indu Shukla, Dr Fatima khan, Dr
Maroof, Dr Adil, Dr Asif, Bhavesh Pant, Ravneet, Minhaz, Raushan, Sameer and
Vishal were also present at the camp.
JNMCH
becomes first Govt Hospital to offer coronary angiography in West UP
Aligarh,
December 5: The Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College and Hospital
(JNMCH) of Aligarh Muslim University reached new heights after it became the
first Government Medical College in the Western Uttar Pradesh region to carry
out coronary angiography in the recently established Cath Lab of the hospital.
The coronary angiography was done free of cost to the first patient availing
this facility.
Speaking on the
occasion, Professor Asif Hasan, Director, Centre of Cardiology informed that
now cases of coronary angiography and angioplasty can be done in JNMCH at nominal
rates on the lines of AIIMS and PGIMER Chandigarh.
He also informed
that there are plans to start other categories of interventions like the
Balloon Mitral Valvotomy for patients of rheumatic heart diseases.
Dr Hasan pointed out
that the facility of coronary interventions will be of great help to patients
of heart attacks, who have no time to travel out of Aligarh for treatments. He
added that this facility will hugely benefit patients from the lower economic
strata, who cannot afford treatments in expensive private hospitals.
New cardiology OPDs
will now be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at New OPD block for super
specialties and non-invasive cardiac investigations like TMT: Holter: Echocardiography
will also be conducted at New OPD block.
MS
(Surgery) student wins second prize in poster competition at 42nd
Annual Conference of Association of Surgeons of India (UP Chapter)
Aligarh,
December 5: Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College’s MS (General Surgery)
student, Dr Mohd Reyaz brought laurels to AMU after winning the second prize in
a poster competition at the 42nd Annual Conference of Association of
Surgeons of India (UP Chapter) held at Allahabad.
Dr Reyaz had presented
a paper on ‘Intercostal Artery aneurysm: A rare case scenario’ at the
conference, which was attended by over 800 delegates from Uttar Pradesh and
other parts of country in the Conference.
Dr Amanjee Bharti a
senior Resident in Department of Cardiothoracic surgery was co-author for the
poster. The poster work was moderated by Professor M H Beg, Chairperson,
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Dr Mohd Azam Haseen and Dr S Ehtesham
Hussain Naqvi. Prof Mohd Aslam,
Chairperson, Department of Surgery congratulated Dr Reyaz for the award and
encouraged all post graduate students to present their research work at
national and international conferences for valuable exposure and experience.
Dept of Shia Theology
to organize National Seminar
Aligarh, December 5: The
Department of Shia Thoelogy, Aligarh Muslim University in collaboration with
Al-Mustafa International University, Iran will organize a National Seminar on
topic of ‘Hazrat Imam Husain: The Saviour of Humanity’ at the Kennedy Hall
Auditorium on December 5, 2016. The seminar will begin from 9: 30 am onwards.
AMU
Vice Chancellor, Lt General Zameer Uddin Shah (Veteran) will preside over the
function, in which Dr Maulana Kalbe Sadiq Sahib will be the key-speaker. AMU
Pro Vice Chancellor, Brigadier S Ahmad Ali (Veteran) and Mr Hujjatul Islam
Mohammad Reza Saleh, Chief Representative Al-Mustafa International University
will be the Guests of Honour.
The function will
also be attended by Mr Syed Sibtey Razi, former governor of Assam and Jharkhand
and Giani Gurbachan Singh, the 30th Jathedar of Akal Takht. Leaders of other
faiths from various parts of the country are also expected to attend the
National Seminar.
International Day of Persons with
Disabilities celebrated at AMU
Aligarh, December 5: On the eve of International Day of Persons
with Disabilities, the Disability Unit in collaboration with Ahmadi School for
the Visually Challenged, Aligarh Muslim University organized a special program,
which included cultural and academic events at the Assembly Hall, University
Polytechnic (Boys), AMU.
While addressing the
program as Chief Guest, Prof Anis Ismail, former Dean, Student’s Welfare, AMU
said that differently-abled people are not less than others in any walk of
life. He informed that in the world nearly one billion people suffer
disabilities in one form or the other and 80 percent of them live in developing
countries.
Prof Ismail said that in
spite of being the largest minority in the world, an estimated 50 percent of
the differently-abled people are unable to get the general care required for
well being. He pointed out that it is a collective responsibility of everyone to
bring out the best in the differently-abled people in terms of utilizing skills.
While welcoming the
guests, Dr Abdul Hamid Fazili, Coordinator, Disability Unit, AMU, stated that
the International Day of Persons with Disabilities was announced in 1992 by
United Nations. He added that the Disability Unit is dedicated in making AMU
campus, a disabled friendly one.
Dr Fazili said that at
AMU around 3 percent of job vacancies have been reserved for persons with
disabilities. He urged differently-abled people to be aware of their rights and
privileges.
Meanwhile, Mrs Firdaus
Rehman, Principal, Ahmadi School for the Visually Challenged said that the
United Nations and the World Health Organization are working hard towards the
betterment of the differently abled people. She advised the differently-abled
students not to carry the tag of disability on their foreheads but to rather
make best possible use of their extraordinary skills.
The program also had a
patriotic Ghazal performance by Shahnawaz Ansari, speeches on contemporary
issues related to disability in English and Urdu by Fiza Haider and Jadia
Asjad.
Neha Ahmad recited an
Urdu poem and Imran Hussain performed a ‘Nath’ in Sanskrit.
Pavitra Kumari performed
a Bhajan, while there were cultural performances by other students too.
During the program the
differently-abled students with extraordinary academic performances were also
felicitated. Dr Bilal Ahmad, Counselor and Placement Officer announced the
prizes and proposed the vote of thanks.
Mr Manzoor Alam conducted
the program.
News
Desk
Public
Relations Office
Aligarh Muslim
University
No comments:
Post a Comment