Pakistan Paediatric Association’s Makran chapter office opens at Teaching Hospital Turbat

TURBAT: The office of the Makran chapter of the Pakistan Paediatric Association (PPA) Balochistan has been inaugurated in the Paediatrics Department of Teaching Hospital Turbat. Deputy Commissioner Kech Yasir Dashti was the chief guest.

The ceremony was attended by Makran Medical College Principal Prof Dr Afzal Khaliq, Divisional Director Dr Mohibullah, Deputy Medical Superintendent Dr Rashida Baloch, Pakistan Medical Association President Dr Ghani Baloch, Head of the Gynaecology and Obstetrics Department Dr Yasmeen Gul, senior paediatrician Dr Mukhtar Baloch, paediatricians Dr Iqbal Baloch and Dr Qadir Baloch, and senior ENT specialist Dr Azeem Baloch, along with other senior faculty members. The ceremony was hosted by Head of the Paediatrics Department and Associate Professor Dr Misbah Munir, together with her faculty members.

The setting up of the PPA Makran chapter office was described as an important step towards improving child health facilities in Makran division, strengthening professional ties among paediatricians and raising the standard of medical services.

Deputy Commissioner Kech Yasir Dashti visited different sections of the Paediatrics Department and reviewed the medical facilities provided to children. He praised the professional efforts of Dr Misbah Munir and her team and assured the department of full support for its progress and improvement. Administrative and medical problems facing the department, the improvement of available facilities and future development measures were also discussed.

Online meeting with PPA Balochistan leadership

During the ceremony, an online meeting was also held with the central leadership of PPA Balochistan. It was attended by President Prof Dr Rizwana Tareen, General Secretary Dr Paras Shahzad, and Pakistan Paediatric Association Central Vice President Dr Bashir Abro, along with other members of the cabinet. The meeting discussed in detail the role of the Makran chapter, cooperation among paediatricians, continuing medical education (CME) and the promotion of academic and research activities.

The participants stressed that the diagnosis, treatment and care of childhood diseases could be improved by increasing access to modern medical information, research and professional training. They expressed the resolve that, with the effective cooperation of the relevant institutions, medical experts and the health department, joint measures would be taken to resolve child health problems in Makran division and to provide quality medical facilities.

At the end of the ceremony, the establishment of the office was described as important for professional unity in the region, the promotion of medical knowledge and research, and joint efforts in the field of child health. The participants expressed the hope that the platform would give paediatricians in Makran better opportunities to benefit from one another’s experience, consult on local medical problems and draw up effective strategies for the health and welfare of children.

Photo: courtesy DGPR Balochistan