Dr. Shaikh Tanveer Ahmed is the Chief Executive of HANDS, a leading nonprofit in Pakistan. He has over 30 years of experience working in public health with various organizations. He received his medical degree and master's in public health. As the long-time leader of HANDS, he has helped expand its operations to 24 districts across Pakistan. He has authored over 60 publications and presented at numerous international conferences on development and public health issues. Throughout his career, he has conducted over 60 research studies and evaluations to inform health interventions in Pakistan.
Factors Associated with Enrolment of Households in Nepal’s National Health In...Prabesh Ghimire
Abstract
Background: Nepal has made remarkable efforts towards social health protection over the past several years. In 2016, the Government of Nepal introduced a National Health Insurance Program (NHIP) with an aim to ensure equitable and universal access to healthcare by all Nepalese citizens. Following the first year of operation, the scheme has covered 5 percent of its target population. There are wider concerns regarding the capacity of NHIP to achieve adequate population coverage and remain viable. In this context, this study aimed to identify the factors associated with enrolment of households in the NHIP.
Methods: A cross-sectional household survey using face to face interview was carried out in 2 Palikas (municipalities) of Ilam district. 570 households were studied by recruiting equal number of NHIP enrolled and non-enrolled households. We used Pearson’s chi-square test and binary logistic regression to identify the factors associated with household’s enrolment in NHIP. All statistical analyses were performed using IBM SPSS version 23 software.
Results: Enrolment of households in NHIP was found to be associated with ethnicity, socio-economic status, past experience of acute illness in family and presence of chronic illness. The households that belonged to higher socio-economic status were about 4 times more likely to enrol in the scheme. It was also observed that households from privileged ethnic groups such as Brahmin, Chhetri, Gurung, and Newar were 1.7 times more likely to enrol in NHIP compared to those from underprivileged ethnic groups such as janajatis (indigenous people) and dalits (the oppressed). The households with illness experience in 3 months preceding the survey were about 1.5 times more likely to enrol in NHIP compared to households that did not have such experience. Similarly, households in which at least one of the members was chronically ill were 1.8 times more likely to enrol compared to households with no chronic illness.
Conclusion: Belonging to the privileged ethnic group, having a higher socio-economic status, experiencing an acute illness and presence of chronically ill member in the family are the factors associated with enrolment of households in NHIP. This study revealed gaps in enrolment between rich-poor households and privileged-underprivileged ethnic groups. Extension of health insurance coverage to poor and marginalized households is therefore needed to increase equity and accelerate the pace towards achieving universal health coverage.
Role & responsibilities of mid level healthcare providersHarsh Rastogi
Role & responsibilities of mid level healthcare providers
Mid-level health providers (MLHPs) are health workers trained at a higher education institution for at least 2-3 years.
MLHP is a health provider who:
Who is trained, authorized and regulated to work autonomously,
Who receives pre-service training at a higher education institution for at least 2-3 years, and
Whose scope of practice includes (but is not restricted to) being able to diagnose, manage and treat illness, disease and impairments (including perform surgery, where appropriately trained), prescribe medicines, as well as engage in preventive and promotive care.
Factors Associated with Enrolment of Households in Nepal’s National Health In...Prabesh Ghimire
Abstract
Background: Nepal has made remarkable efforts towards social health protection over the past several years. In 2016, the Government of Nepal introduced a National Health Insurance Program (NHIP) with an aim to ensure equitable and universal access to healthcare by all Nepalese citizens. Following the first year of operation, the scheme has covered 5 percent of its target population. There are wider concerns regarding the capacity of NHIP to achieve adequate population coverage and remain viable. In this context, this study aimed to identify the factors associated with enrolment of households in the NHIP.
Methods: A cross-sectional household survey using face to face interview was carried out in 2 Palikas (municipalities) of Ilam district. 570 households were studied by recruiting equal number of NHIP enrolled and non-enrolled households. We used Pearson’s chi-square test and binary logistic regression to identify the factors associated with household’s enrolment in NHIP. All statistical analyses were performed using IBM SPSS version 23 software.
Results: Enrolment of households in NHIP was found to be associated with ethnicity, socio-economic status, past experience of acute illness in family and presence of chronic illness. The households that belonged to higher socio-economic status were about 4 times more likely to enrol in the scheme. It was also observed that households from privileged ethnic groups such as Brahmin, Chhetri, Gurung, and Newar were 1.7 times more likely to enrol in NHIP compared to those from underprivileged ethnic groups such as janajatis (indigenous people) and dalits (the oppressed). The households with illness experience in 3 months preceding the survey were about 1.5 times more likely to enrol in NHIP compared to households that did not have such experience. Similarly, households in which at least one of the members was chronically ill were 1.8 times more likely to enrol compared to households with no chronic illness.
Conclusion: Belonging to the privileged ethnic group, having a higher socio-economic status, experiencing an acute illness and presence of chronically ill member in the family are the factors associated with enrolment of households in NHIP. This study revealed gaps in enrolment between rich-poor households and privileged-underprivileged ethnic groups. Extension of health insurance coverage to poor and marginalized households is therefore needed to increase equity and accelerate the pace towards achieving universal health coverage.
Role & responsibilities of mid level healthcare providersHarsh Rastogi
Role & responsibilities of mid level healthcare providers
Mid-level health providers (MLHPs) are health workers trained at a higher education institution for at least 2-3 years.
MLHP is a health provider who:
Who is trained, authorized and regulated to work autonomously,
Who receives pre-service training at a higher education institution for at least 2-3 years, and
Whose scope of practice includes (but is not restricted to) being able to diagnose, manage and treat illness, disease and impairments (including perform surgery, where appropriately trained), prescribe medicines, as well as engage in preventive and promotive care.
Paper presented at 'Nepal Development Conference: Views and Visions of Nepali Ph.D. Scholars Residing in the UK for the Development of Nepal' organised by Embassy of Nepal, London, 7 November 2020
Bilateral and Multilateral Organizations in NepalPrabesh Ghimire
Declaration: The materials incorporated in this document have come from variety of sources and compiler bears no responsibilities for any information contained herein. The compiler acknowledges all the sources although references have not been explicitly cited for all the contents in this document.
Declaration: The materials incorporated in this document have come from variety of sources and compiler bears no responsibilities for any information contained herein. The compiler acknowledges all the sources although references have not been explicitly cited for all the contents in this document.
Paper presented at 'Nepal Development Conference: Views and Visions of Nepali Ph.D. Scholars Residing in the UK for the Development of Nepal' organised by Embassy of Nepal, London, 7 November 2020
Bilateral and Multilateral Organizations in NepalPrabesh Ghimire
Declaration: The materials incorporated in this document have come from variety of sources and compiler bears no responsibilities for any information contained herein. The compiler acknowledges all the sources although references have not been explicitly cited for all the contents in this document.
Declaration: The materials incorporated in this document have come from variety of sources and compiler bears no responsibilities for any information contained herein. The compiler acknowledges all the sources although references have not been explicitly cited for all the contents in this document.
Pranal PatelENG201
Research Synthesis Essay Draft02/23/2016
In 2008, a program was launched in selected districts in India with the aim of improving the quality of maternal and neonatal care. This program came to be known as Yashoda, named after a well-known foster-mother in Indian mythology. To establish the effectiveness of this program a study was carried out; a group of women were put under the care of Yashodas while another group which formed the control experiment was left without them. Results of their progress were collected and compared. Mothers who were under the care of Yashodas received enough counseling on family planning, breastfeeding, nutrition, immunization and danger signs. Those who are in control districts less of the same services. As a result, this program became popular and was embraced by most mothers and health workers. This program is recommended in health facilities where there are high volumes of deliveries. It is an effective intervention in ensuring that mothers get quality maternal services to benefit them and the newborns. Through this program even the cases of death of newborns and mothers before and immediately after delivery reduced. Some of these cases happen because quality services are not provided especially in cases where the volumes of the women who require them are high.
Modern India has been quite silent on the role it plays in international law and this situation remains unexplained. The history of India and international relations dates back many years ago. Various scholars have debated the role of Buddhism in international law. However, it has been established through the works of scholars that Buddhism has contributed a lot to international law. In addition, according to new research there is a possibility that environmental, natural resource and humanitarian law will be developed from Buddhism. There is a lot that the international law can borrow from Buddhism and Indian mythology and therefore, the future of international law has a lot of contribution from India and even other states in Africa which have felt left behind. For example, principles of Panchsheel of ancient Indian are likely to be used in European Court of Justice (ECJ) (section VII). Moreover, there are several sets from Hinduism that are currently contained in the completed sets of international law and relations.
Indian mythology is a main theme in both articles (Indian religion and mythology cannot be easily separated). In the first article about Yashoda program, it is mentioned that the program was named after a woman known as Yashoda, a legendary foster mother in Indian mythology. Yashoda was the foster-mother to a god known as Krishna and the wife of Nanda in Hinduism. The second is article about international law and religion. Religions such as Christianity and Islam have formed the basis of international law although other religions such as Buddhism are featured too. The article sheds light on the contribution of India.
Lack of a family medicine system in Kurdistan Region: Challenges and solutionsAI Publications
Background: Family medicine can play a significant role in monitoring, enhancing, and maintaining public health in the community. This field is still in its initial stage in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq; therefore, it is faced with several challenges. The present study was carried out in order to figure out the challenges and solutions to them in family medicine in Erbil, the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Methods: The present descriptive qualitative study was carried out in Erbil from September to December 2019 on 16 individuals who worked in Kurdistan parliament, ministry of health, general directorate, health sector, and private and public hospitals. Semi-structured in-depth interviews were carried out in order to gather data on their lived experience. The collected data were analyzed through van Manen’s method, and relevant themes and subthemes were extracted. Results: Data analysis led to emergence of three main themes of “past status of family medicine”, “present status of family medicine”, and “future status of family medicine”. The first main theme had two subtheme, namely “lack of family medicine” and “primary health care centers”. The second main theme also had two subthemes, namely “the beginning stage” and “family medicine centers”. The third main theme also had two subthemes, namely “family medicine objectives” and “strategy planning measures”. Conclusion: Family medicine in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq is still in its early stage; therefore, there are several challenges and issues which can be resolved as a result of cooperation between the Ministry of Health, universities of medicine in the region, and the parliament of Kurdistan.
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These lecture slides, by Dr Sidra Arshad, offer a quick overview of physiological basis of a normal electrocardiogram.
Learning objectives:
1. Define an electrocardiogram (ECG) and electrocardiography
2. Describe how dipoles generated by the heart produce the waveforms of the ECG
3. Describe the components of a normal electrocardiogram of a typical bipolar leads (limb II)
4. Differentiate between intervals and segments
5. Enlist some common indications for obtaining an ECG
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 11, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 9, Human Physiology - From Cells to Systems, Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
3. Chapter 29, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
4. Electrocardiogram, StatPearls - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549803/
5. ECG in Medical Practice by ABM Abdullah, 4th edition
6. ECG Basics, http://www.nataliescasebook.com/tag/e-c-g-basics
New Directions in Targeted Therapeutic Approaches for Older Adults With Mantl...i3 Health
i3 Health is pleased to make the speaker slides from this activity available for use as a non-accredited self-study or teaching resource.
This slide deck presented by Dr. Kami Maddocks, Professor-Clinical in the Division of Hematology and
Associate Division Director for Ambulatory Operations
The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, will provide insight into new directions in targeted therapeutic approaches for older adults with mantle cell lymphoma.
STATEMENT OF NEED
Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) is a rare, aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) accounting for 5% to 7% of all lymphomas. Its prognosis ranges from indolent disease that does not require treatment for years to very aggressive disease, which is associated with poor survival (Silkenstedt et al, 2021). Typically, MCL is diagnosed at advanced stage and in older patients who cannot tolerate intensive therapy (NCCN, 2022). Although recent advances have slightly increased remission rates, recurrence and relapse remain very common, leading to a median overall survival between 3 and 6 years (LLS, 2021). Though there are several effective options, progress is still needed towards establishing an accepted frontline approach for MCL (Castellino et al, 2022). Treatment selection and management of MCL are complicated by the heterogeneity of prognosis, advanced age and comorbidities of patients, and lack of an established standard approach for treatment, making it vital that clinicians be familiar with the latest research and advances in this area. In this activity chaired by Michael Wang, MD, Professor in the Department of Lymphoma & Myeloma at MD Anderson Cancer Center, expert faculty will discuss prognostic factors informing treatment, the promising results of recent trials in new therapeutic approaches, and the implications of treatment resistance in therapeutic selection for MCL.
Target Audience
Hematology/oncology fellows, attending faculty, and other health care professionals involved in the treatment of patients with mantle cell lymphoma (MCL).
Learning Objectives
1.) Identify clinical and biological prognostic factors that can guide treatment decision making for older adults with MCL
2.) Evaluate emerging data on targeted therapeutic approaches for treatment-naive and relapsed/refractory MCL and their applicability to older adults
3.) Assess mechanisms of resistance to targeted therapies for MCL and their implications for treatment selection
TEST BANK for Operations Management, 14th Edition by William J. Stevenson, Ve...kevinkariuki227
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Lung Cancer: Artificial Intelligence, Synergetics, Complex System Analysis, S...Oleg Kshivets
RESULTS: Overall life span (LS) was 2252.1±1742.5 days and cumulative 5-year survival (5YS) reached 73.2%, 10 years – 64.8%, 20 years – 42.5%. 513 LCP lived more than 5 years (LS=3124.6±1525.6 days), 148 LCP – more than 10 years (LS=5054.4±1504.1 days).199 LCP died because of LC (LS=562.7±374.5 days). 5YS of LCP after bi/lobectomies was significantly superior in comparison with LCP after pneumonectomies (78.1% vs.63.7%, P=0.00001 by log-rank test). AT significantly improved 5YS (66.3% vs. 34.8%) (P=0.00000 by log-rank test) only for LCP with N1-2. Cox modeling displayed that 5YS of LCP significantly depended on: phase transition (PT) early-invasive LC in terms of synergetics, PT N0—N12, cell ratio factors (ratio between cancer cells- CC and blood cells subpopulations), G1-3, histology, glucose, AT, blood cell circuit, prothrombin index, heparin tolerance, recalcification time (P=0.000-0.038). Neural networks, genetic algorithm selection and bootstrap simulation revealed relationships between 5YS and PT early-invasive LC (rank=1), PT N0—N12 (rank=2), thrombocytes/CC (3), erythrocytes/CC (4), eosinophils/CC (5), healthy cells/CC (6), lymphocytes/CC (7), segmented neutrophils/CC (8), stick neutrophils/CC (9), monocytes/CC (10); leucocytes/CC (11). Correct prediction of 5YS was 100% by neural networks computing (area under ROC curve=1.0; error=0.0).
CONCLUSIONS: 5YS of LCP after radical procedures significantly depended on: 1) PT early-invasive cancer; 2) PT N0--N12; 3) cell ratio factors; 4) blood cell circuit; 5) biochemical factors; 6) hemostasis system; 7) AT; 8) LC characteristics; 9) LC cell dynamics; 10) surgery type: lobectomy/pneumonectomy; 11) anthropometric data. Optimal diagnosis and treatment strategies for LC are: 1) screening and early detection of LC; 2) availability of experienced thoracic surgeons because of complexity of radical procedures; 3) aggressive en block surgery and adequate lymph node dissection for completeness; 4) precise prediction; 5) adjuvant chemoimmunoradiotherapy for LCP with unfavorable prognosis.
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Report Back from SGO 2024: What’s the Latest in Cervical Cancer?bkling
Are you curious about what’s new in cervical cancer research or unsure what the findings mean? Join Dr. Emily Ko, a gynecologic oncologist at Penn Medicine, to learn about the latest updates from the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) 2024 Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer. Dr. Ko will discuss what the research presented at the conference means for you and answer your questions about the new developments.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN HEALTHCARE.pdfAnujkumaranit
Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems. It encompasses tasks such as learning, reasoning, problem-solving, perception, and language understanding. AI technologies are revolutionizing various fields, from healthcare to finance, by enabling machines to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence.
These simplified slides by Dr. Sidra Arshad present an overview of the non-respiratory functions of the respiratory tract.
Learning objectives:
1. Enlist the non-respiratory functions of the respiratory tract
2. Briefly explain how these functions are carried out
3. Discuss the significance of dead space
4. Differentiate between minute ventilation and alveolar ventilation
5. Describe the cough and sneeze reflexes
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 39, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 34, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
3. Chapter 17, Human Physiology by Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
4. Non-respiratory functions of the lungs https://academic.oup.com/bjaed/article/13/3/98/278874
Couples presenting to the infertility clinic- Do they really have infertility...Sujoy Dasgupta
Dr Sujoy Dasgupta presented the study on "Couples presenting to the infertility clinic- Do they really have infertility? – The unexplored stories of non-consummation" in the 13th Congress of the Asia Pacific Initiative on Reproduction (ASPIRE 2024) at Manila on 24 May, 2024.
Title: Sense of Smell
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the primary categories of smells and the concept of odor blindness.
Explain the structure and location of the olfactory membrane and mucosa, including the types and roles of cells involved in olfaction.
Describe the pathway and mechanisms of olfactory signal transmission from the olfactory receptors to the brain.
Illustrate the biochemical cascade triggered by odorant binding to olfactory receptors, including the role of G-proteins and second messengers in generating an action potential.
Identify different types of olfactory disorders such as anosmia, hyposmia, hyperosmia, and dysosmia, including their potential causes.
Key Topics:
Olfactory Genes:
3% of the human genome accounts for olfactory genes.
400 genes for odorant receptors.
Olfactory Membrane:
Located in the superior part of the nasal cavity.
Medially: Folds downward along the superior septum.
Laterally: Folds over the superior turbinate and upper surface of the middle turbinate.
Total surface area: 5-10 square centimeters.
Olfactory Mucosa:
Olfactory Cells: Bipolar nerve cells derived from the CNS (100 million), with 4-25 olfactory cilia per cell.
Sustentacular Cells: Produce mucus and maintain ionic and molecular environment.
Basal Cells: Replace worn-out olfactory cells with an average lifespan of 1-2 months.
Bowman’s Gland: Secretes mucus.
Stimulation of Olfactory Cells:
Odorant dissolves in mucus and attaches to receptors on olfactory cilia.
Involves a cascade effect through G-proteins and second messengers, leading to depolarization and action potential generation in the olfactory nerve.
Quality of a Good Odorant:
Small (3-20 Carbon atoms), volatile, water-soluble, and lipid-soluble.
Facilitated by odorant-binding proteins in mucus.
Membrane Potential and Action Potential:
Resting membrane potential: -55mV.
Action potential frequency in the olfactory nerve increases with odorant strength.
Adaptation Towards the Sense of Smell:
Rapid adaptation within the first second, with further slow adaptation.
Psychological adaptation greater than receptor adaptation, involving feedback inhibition from the central nervous system.
Primary Sensations of Smell:
Camphoraceous, Musky, Floral, Pepperminty, Ethereal, Pungent, Putrid.
Odor Detection Threshold:
Examples: Hydrogen sulfide (0.0005 ppm), Methyl-mercaptan (0.002 ppm).
Some toxic substances are odorless at lethal concentrations.
Characteristics of Smell:
Odor blindness for single substances due to lack of appropriate receptor protein.
Behavioral and emotional influences of smell.
Transmission of Olfactory Signals:
From olfactory cells to glomeruli in the olfactory bulb, involving lateral inhibition.
Primitive, less old, and new olfactory systems with different path
1. Profile of Dr.Shaikh Tanveer Ahmed
Introduction
Dr. Shaikh Tanveer Ahmed is the Chief
Executive of the leading nonprofit
organization HANDS (Health And
Nutrition Development Society). He is a
medical graduate, holding Master’s in
Public Health. He has done his fellowship
from Public Health Institute Santa Cruz
California. His unique experience of
working as Public Health Educationist and
Development specialist is spread in a
canvas of thirty years, during this period he
has been working with a donor agency (USAIDS), Public sector (Health Department-
Government of Sindh) and a National Non Governmental Organization (HANDS). His
distinctive job position has exposed him to enormous understanding of grass roots realities and
the National & International policies forum. His 20 years of consistent leadership of HANDS has
developed it in to a fascinating integrated development models, working in 24 districts of
Pakistan with staff strength of nearly 2000. More than 25 papers are on his credentials, presented
in international conferences, held in different countries. He is also the writer of 60 publications
on Development & Public health issues. Dr.Shaikh is fluent in almost 06 languages and dialects.
Apart from many scholarly books and articles, he also published many researches on the
platform of HANDS.
Early Life
Dr.Shaikh was born on 15th
July 1956 in Karachi He was among the five sons and three
daughters of Shaikh Muhammad Sabir & Madam Sugra Begum. His father, a Pakistan Railway
Employee, was inspired by the reformist thinking of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. In
his early age, Dr.Shaikh's parents introduced him to the poetry of Muhammad Iqbal & Shah
2. Abdul Latif Bhatti, the speeches of Quaid e Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. This upbringing
influenced his interest in historical as well as contemporary social & economic affairs.
Dr.Shaikh attended Hussani Ibrahim Foundation School at Karachi and completed his
matriculation in 1973. Got admission for Intermediate in AdamJee Science Collage and
completed in 1975. He read science subjects for getting admission in MBBS for to be Doctor and
succeeded to get admission in Dow Medical College in 1975 and he completed his Bachelor of
Medicine (M.B.B.S) from Dow in 1983. Having passed MBBS qualified PCS & joined Health
department Government of Sindh as 17th
Grade Officer and he worked there therefore he was
deputed in USAID by Government of Sindh he worked there almost two years. He went to USA
after resignation of Government Job for Fellowship in Reproductive Health and Family Planning
Program from Public Health Institute Santa Cruz, CA - USA. But he realized in USA that he
should serve poor and deprived people of his country because they need his services. Therefore
he came to back Pakistan & joined HANDS as Executive Coordinator & till now he has been
leading HANDS as Chief Executive in 29 district of the country
Dr.Shaikh married Madam Uzma Tanveer (Educationist ). Together, being follower of family
planning they have two children daughter ( Dr.Misha Tanveer ) and a son ( Mahaz Tanveer ).
Responsibilities and Achievements:
Strategic Program planning and policy implementation.
Coordination among field staff (>200), Community based volunteers (800), the executive
committee (16 members) and different organizational activities.·
Monitoring / evaluation / teaching / trainings / Report / project proposal writing / research
and fund raising.·
Development of Training material, Curriculum designing.·
Networking with CBOs, NGOs, Lines Department, and Donors·
Development of Publications, News letters.·
Organized, designed and conducted hundreds of training workshops for different levels
health Care Providers.·
Community based and research oriented Project management.·
Worked as consultant for different NGOs / UN Agencies, Unicef & WHO.
3. He has conducted more than 60 Researches and evaluations from the platform of HANDS.
Conducted many baseline studies for the proposed interventions, implemented action research
projects, conducted post project evaluations and mid-term reviews. Few of the studies were
internal evaluations. Many of the research studies were conducted for other NGOs I have
presented more than 30 papers in National & International forums. Following is the brief profile
of these researches.
Qualitative research on “Maternal and child health & Nutrition”, was conducted during
the year 1997-98 on national level by The Asia Foundation with collaboration of Mother
Care and Unicef. HANDS was one of the partner NGOs who were extensively involved
in the study. The study was conducted in all four provinces of Pakistan. As a follow up
the IEC material and training modules regarding promotion of Maternal & child health
and Nutrition were developed and disseminated to NGOs.
An Action research project on “Improvement of sick childhood case management by
general practitioners” in rural Malir district Karachi, was implemented in 1998, with
collaboration of The Aga Khan University Hospital and BASICS/USAID. During this
one year project, the general practitioners were trained in standard childhood case
management and were periodically monitored by project team and community members
to assess the improvement in the practices. The community awareness was conducted in
all communities to educate them regarding the standard case management. As a follow up
a major campaign was launched to reduce the irrational use of injection practice, to
promote safe injection practice and to promote preventive measure from transmission of
Hepatitis B & C. The Hepatitis B vaccination camps were organized in rural Malir with
support of Local district government and health departments. Dr. Inayet H. Thaver played
key role in the study.
Conducted research study on “Reducing Maternal Mortality by NGO –Community
Partnership”, in Taluka Hala, District Hyderabad, Sindh, as a baseline for the three
4. duration project Funded by The Aga Khan Foundation. Dr. Bazmi Inam was the Principal
Investigator and Chairman of Department of Community Health Sciences Ziauddin
Medical University, Karachi.
Conducted research on “Awareness of General Practitioners in Sukkur district regarding
HIV/AIDS”, during the year 2000.
The action research project was implemented for three years (2002 – 4) on “Sustainable
Reproductive Health Services Initiatives” in district Thatta. The Baseline study and Post
Project Evaluation were conducted. The project was funded by TVO/ EC.
Conducted research study in 2004, on “Effects of drought on human life, nutrition of
women and children, livestock and agriculture; and issues of food security in district
Kharan, Balochistan”. The study was collaborated and funded by Islamic Relief and
European Commission of Humanitarian Aid (ECHO). As a follow up and according to
the recommendations the interventions project was extended for next two years.
Conducted research in 2005-6, on “Women’s Reproductive Health Care Situation in
District Rahim Yar Khan”. The study included the Health facilities assessment, LHWs
assessment and need assessment of the communities for reproductive health services. The
study was collaborated by MCWAK and funded by UNFPA. Following the study
information the interventions were implemented in the all four talukas of district Rahim
Yar Khan.
Conducted Participatory Mid-Term Review of Pakistan Initiatives for Mothers And
Newborn project of Six NGOs in Sindh, Feb – April 2007.
An Operation Research project was implemented in district Dadu under New Approaches
for Reproductive Health Initiatives as “Output Based Aid” Voucher scheme to improve
status of Provision of EmONC services, funded by TACMIL/USAID, from Oct 2008-Nov
2009.
5. Operation Research project “Improve Reproductive Health and Family Planning in
marginalized communities of Sindh, Pakistan, through viable and demonstrable
initiatives”, in district Umerkot, implemented from Oct 2007 – Sep 2010, funded by The
David & Lucile Packard Foundation
Operation Research project “Strengthening of FLCF as Basic EmONC care facility (BHU)
Wahi Pandhi, District Dadu (2 years project – July 2006-June 2008) funded by
PAIMAN/USAID.
HANDS conducted an external evaluation of READ Foundation in Azad`Jammu &
Kashmir in Nov-Dec 2007. Evaluation checklist, questionnaire and guidelines were used
for the assessment and review of existing status and progress of the organization and its
intervention units in perspective of the mission of the organization.
Conducted research in 2005-6, on “Women’s Reproductive Health Care Situation in
District Rahim Yar Khan”. The study included the 12 Health facilities assessment, 100
LHWs assessment and need assessment of the communities for reproductive health
services. The study was collaborated by MCWAK and funded by UNFPA. Following the
study information the interventions were implemented in the all four talukas of district
Rahim Yar Khan.
Conducted research study in 2004, on “Effects of drought on human life, nutrition of
women and children, livestock and agriculture; and issues of food security in district
Kharan, Balochistan”. The study was collaborated and funded by Islamic Relief and
European Commission of Humanitarian Aid (ECHO). The sample size was comprised of
450 House Hold randomly selected Survey. As a follow up and according to the
recommendations the interventions project was extended for next two years.
The action research project was implemented for three years (2002 – 4) on “Sustainable
6. Reproductive Health Services Initiatives” in district Thatta. The Baseline study and Post
Project Evaluation were conducted. The project was funded by TVO/ EC.
Qualitative research on “Maternal and child health & Nutrition”, was conducted during the
year 1997-98 on national level by The Asia Foundation with collaboration of Mother Care
and Unicef. HANDS was one of the partner NGOs who were extensively involved in the
study. The study was conducted in all four provinces of Pakistan. As a follow up the IEC
material and training modules regarding promotion of Maternal & child health and
Nutrition were developed and disseminated to NGOs.
An Action research project on “Improvement of sick childhood case management by
general practitioners” in rural Malir district Karachi, was implemented in 1998, with
collaboration of The Aga Khan University Hospital and BASICS/USAID. During this one
year project, the general practitioners were trained in standard childhood case management
and were periodically monitored by project team and community members to assess the
improvement in the practices. The community awareness were conducted in all
communities to educate them regarding the standard case management. As a follow up a
major campaign was launched to reduce the irrational use of injection practice, to
promote safe injection practice and to promote preventive measure from transmission of
Hepatitis B & C. The Hepatitis B vaccination camps were organized in rural Malir with
support of Local district government and health departments. Dr. Inayet H. Thaver played
key role in the study.
Conducted Operation research study on “Reducing Maternal Mortality by NGO –
Community Partnership”, in Taluka Hala, District Hyderabad, Sindh, as a baseline for the
three duration project Funded by The Aga Khan Foundation. Dr. Bazmi Inam was the
Principal Investigator and Chairman of Department of Community Health Sciences
Ziauddin Medical University, Karachi.
Conducted research on “Awareness of General Practitioners in Sukkur district regarding
HIV/AIDS”, during the year 2000.
7. Since September 1991 to September to 1993: as"Coordinator" Provincial Child Survival
Training Unit at Department of Pediatrics, Dow Medical College & Civil Hospital (A
Project of USAID).
Since July 1st 1989 to September 1991 as Physician at Diarrhoea training Unit, Department
of Paediatrics, Dow Medical College & Civil Hospital Karachi. (USAID funded nationwide
project running in collaboration with UNICEF, WHO, Ministry of Health Pakistan and
National Institute of Health Islamabad Pakistan).
Since July, 1987 to June, 1988 as Provincial FSMO (field supervisory medical officer)
I have worked for EPI/CDD as field supervisory medical officer (FSMO) at the provincial
head office
Since13th September 1987 to 31st June 1988worked as medical officer at taluka hospital
Hala district Hyderabad (Sindh-Pakistan).
Since14th February 1983 to 13th September 1987 as Clinician in following positions:
As registrar at Paediatric Depart Civil Hospital Karachi.
As Casualty Medical officer & Registrar at a Private Hospital.
As Intern in department of Medicine & Surgery of Dow Medical College & Civil Hospital
Karachi.
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIANCE: Invited in dozens of international Conferences as
follows:
December 2000, participated in Peoples Health Assembly (PHA) at savor Dacca Bangladesh.
8. December 1998, participated in 4th
Asia Pacific Conference of NGOs Committee on World
Bank at Bangkok Thai Land.
11-14 December 1996 "Asia Pacific Regional consultation on Quality of Health Care
Services" at Madurai Madras India by Consumer international(CI- Malaysia) & FEDCOT
(Federation of Consumers Organization Tamil Nado India).
June 24 - 29 1996 " Common Wealth Workshop on Public NGO Partnership" at Botswana by
Common Wealth foundation.
"14th World Congress Montpelier France" from September 26-30 1994 Organized by
Consumer International London.
Feb 1990 to April 1995 as volunteer coordinator of "HEALTH ACTION
INTERNATIONAL" Penang Malaysia. Assignment was to run a campaign for the promotion
of rational use of drug.
March 31, 1994 “1st National Consumers Workshop" with collaboration of International
Organization of Consumers Union (Malaysia) and The Network (Islamabad) on
February 6 & 7 Conducted Two days "National Workshop On Rational Use of Drugs in
Children & Role Of Mass Media" from the Platform of HAI on 1993 funded by Consumers
International Malaysia.
April 24 to 29 1992 represented Pakistan in a International meeting of Health Action
International at Geneva.
8-12, June 1992 represented Pakistan in Health Ministry Officials workshop held at Colombo
Srilanka Presented The paper "On Pakistan National Drugs Policy"
12-13 June 1992 represented Pakistan and Chair the session of the Asian meeting of ARDA (
Action for Rational Drugs in Asia) at Colombo Srilanka.
I was also made responsible to monitor the code of ethics followed by the breast milk
substitute companies by International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN) Penang
Malaysia.
PUBLICATIONS:
Published Thesis in Master’s " An enquiry in to the prescribing practices of General
Practitioners of Karachi " in 1994.
9. Co-author of the booklet for the doctors and other health workers on "A MANUAL OF
CHILD SURVIVAL MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES" published in February 1994.
Co-author of the booklet for the family Physicians on "Diarrhoea management in children"
published in February 1994.
Co-author of a textbook name "Community Medicine by Prof. Mohammad Ilyas et.all"
published in 1993.
Several "Health education material" are on my credit use in promotion of Reproductive
Health, Adolescent Reproductive health, breast feeding, ARI & CDD Programs.