KARACHI, Dec 10 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain has called upon
health professionals to prepare workable models for the provision of
basic health facilities in the backward areas of the country.
Speaking at the convocation of Jinnah Sindh Medical University
here on Sunday, the President expressed concern over the spread of
the same ailments repeatedly in under-developed areas.
Mamnoon Hussain said that health related issues can be controlled
in backward areas by promoting awareness as well as treatment of common ailments and maternity problems.
He emphasised upon the need for research to find cost-effective
treatment facilities. He also stressed that medical research be promoted keeping in view the local conditions.
The President called upon health professionals to shun the culture
of strikes, as they are educated to serve the humanity. He said
young medical professionals can play a historic role in the field
of research.
Later, the President distributed degrees and certificates among the
students.
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