Annual Report 2008-2009 - University of Malakand
Annual Report 2008-2009 - University of Malakand
Annual Report 2008-2009 - University of Malakand
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<strong>2008</strong>-<strong>2009</strong><br />
Khali<br />
Seminar on Awareness about Polio<br />
A seminar was organised by the department <strong>of</strong> Sociology in collaboration with Expanded Program<br />
for Immunization (EPI) with the aim to create awareness regarding the disease on the occasion <strong>of</strong><br />
countrywide Polio vaccination campaign on Nov 21, <strong>2008</strong>. It was attended by students and faculty<br />
members. The participants also included Chairman, Sociology department Mr. Arab Naz and<br />
delegates from the Health Department, N-W.F.P. The chief guest at the occasion was Pr<strong>of</strong>. Dr. M.<br />
Rasul Jan, Vice Chancellor, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Malakand</strong> while the health sector was represented by Dr.<br />
Mahboob Khan, National Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Officer.<br />
The participants were briefed by Dr. Mahboob Khan, who delivered an enlightening lecture on the<br />
signs, symptoms, treatment and the preventive measures that could be taken to combat the disease.<br />
He impressed upon the students to come to the fore and play their role to educate the masses about the<br />
vaccination process. “It is we who are to counter the propaganda launched against the vaccination”,<br />
he said.<br />
At the end, the VC appreciated the efforts <strong>of</strong> the organisers and stressed such events to be the regular<br />
features <strong>of</strong> the university life. He extended his support for holding such seminars and termed them to<br />
be <strong>of</strong> great significance in educating the youth to address social issues and counter social problems.<br />
“Our nation has suffered due to the deadly Polio and it is high time for us to take arms against this fatal<br />
disease in the best interest <strong>of</strong> our future”, he further added.<br />
Seminar on World's AIDS Day<br />
“The world is faced with the menace <strong>of</strong> AIDS and it is our duty to create awareness among the masses<br />
especially the students to avert the disease. We need to be vigilant and must reconsider our life habits<br />
for better future. Unlike the developed countries, we are faced with the threat <strong>of</strong> Hepatitis and we<br />
must focus our attention on that threat too”. This was stated by chief guest VC Pr<strong>of</strong>. Dr. M. Rasul Jan<br />
during a One-Day Seminar on Awareness About AIDS held at the <strong>University</strong> on the occasion <strong>of</strong><br />
World's AIDS Day <strong>2008</strong>. The seminar had been organised by the department <strong>of</strong> Pharmacy in<br />
collaboration with the department <strong>of</strong> Biotechnology. Earlier, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Niaz Ali, Department <strong>of</strong><br />
Pharmacy gave a Multimedia presentation to the participants about the causes, symptoms, treatment<br />
and mode <strong>of</strong> transmission <strong>of</strong> the disease.<br />
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