AKHBAAR Volume 13 - August 2019

AKHBAAR / Volume 13
Sensitising Future Contributors of Civil Society
The Jamat is where it is today because its
youth and leaders have invested their time
and energy in improving the overall quality of
life of every member. It is crucial for the youth
to know their potential and to be motivated
and prepared to continue serving the Jamat
and Jamati institutions.
Realising the importance of keeping the
youth engaged, the Aga Khan Youth and
Sports Board (AKYSB) for Gupis Yasin
organised a youth awareness session about
Mawlana Hazar Imam’s guidance for the
youth. The session encouraged the youth to
come forward and take up leadership
positions in the Jamat, while at the same time
encouraging them to achieve the best and
highest education.
attended by Jamati leadership and
Government officials. Jan Madad, DDO,
Government Education Department assured
that he will offer his cooperation in youth
development on the local level. Yousuf Khan,
Chairman, AKYSB for Gupis shared his
experience of youth development through
sporting activities and stressed on youth
participation in sporting events. The event
motivated the youth to come forward and
serve the Jamat.
The youth was also encouraged to work
towards living a balanced life. The event was
A group photo of the participants at the awareness session
School Safety Day Celebrated in Gahkuch
The Aga Khan Higher Secondary School
(AKHSS), Gahkuch observed School Safety
Day in order to highlight the importance of
school safety. The event was attended by
community members, school teachers and
the president and members of the Ismaili
Council for Ishkoman Puniyal. The event was
meant to develop readiness to combat a
terrorist attack and cybercrimes at both the
individual and school level. Students
presented their thoughts in prepared
speeches, which was followed by a panel
titled Good Morning Pakistan. The panel
highlighted the importance of active
observation to minimise harm. Jahangir
Khan, principal of AKHSS Gahkuch, spoke
on the challenges and importance of having
readiness systems and prescribed safety
standards to reduce harm from natural and
manmade events. The chief guest
emphasised the importance of
self-awareness and personal safety. He
encouraged the audience to play an active
role in spreading awareness saying, “Even
sharing this message with one person a day
means the message will reach 365 people in
a year.” In conclusion, participants were
awarded certificates of participation.
Former President Ismaili Council for Ishkoman
Puniyal visiting AKHSS, Gahkuch
Aga Khan Health Board organised health camps for the Jamat
An ongoing screening session in Chitral
In accordance with the current health
landscape of the country, the Aga Khan
Health Board for Pakistan, in collaboration,
with its partner organisations, organised
various health screening sessions throughout
the country. The health camps were held in
Chitral, Faisalabad and Hunza.
Health Screening in Lower Chitral
Arranged in collaboration with Aga Khan
Health Service, Pakistan and SEDP,
approximately 550 Jamati members
participated in the screening, hailing largely
from Garamchashma and Parabeg. Tips were
shared on how to lead a healthy lifestyle,
which included daily exercise, a nutritious diet
rich in fruits and vegetables, reduced usage
of salt and sugar and regular consultation
with a trained doctor.
Hepatitis Screening in Faisalabad
Around 74 Jamati members benefited while
one case was positively identified from the
hepatitis screening camp organised by the
Aga Khan Health Board, in partnership with
the Mughal Eye Hospital, Lahore. The event
was an opportunity to spread awareness
throughout the Jamat on prevention,
detection, and treatment of hepatitis.
Furthermore, transportation was also
arranged for those who needed it to access
the screening camp.
TB Screening in Hunza
Around 1,027 people were screened for early
identification and treatment of TB at the
screening camp organised in collaboration
with Aga Khan Health Service, Aga Khan
University Hospital, and the local
government. Tuberculosis is an infectious
disease caused by bacteria that affects the
lungs. It is a contagious disease and can
spread through the air when infected
individuals cough or sneeze. People who live
in crowded conditions without proper
ventilation are susceptible to contracting TB.
Infected individuals are recommended to
wear a mask and complete their course of TB
medication
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