Saturday, February 10, 2024

Association of Pakistani Physicians and surgeons (APPS) MIDDLE EAST (BAHRAIN Chapter)

 Association of Pakistani Physicians and surgeons (APPS) MIDDLE EAST (BAHRAIN Chapter) arranged a free medical camp for specially-abled kids and their parents. This event was organised with Visuals in collaboration with Shahzaib Club house, supported by G-team. 



It was a pre registered event featuring 

-Free consultations & Checkups

-Awareness Sessions by senior consultants 

- Book launch ( the brave Khalid story) & special talk by Dr. Owais Rafiq .

- ⁠Free vouchers 

- ⁠Refreshments 

- ⁠and fun activities 


The event was well attended and highly appreciated by the participants. The quoted message shows their gratitude "There are so many messages on the special needs group filled with gratitude for the doctors. Thank You to each and everyone of you for taking time out of your busy schedules. We are eternally grateful.💞"


It was an amazing experience, alhumdulillah. The response was overwhelming. The way all consultants put their efforts in making the special children and their parents comfortable was commendable and heartwarming 


On behalf of APPS we are thankful to all the consultants whose participation made this venture a success:


Emergency Physician - Dr. Fahad Jawaid 

General Surgeon - Dr. Abdul Jabbar Mirani 

Dermatologist - Dr. Najm Us Sehar 

Dentist - Dr. Qazi Tayyab

Opthalmologist- Dr. Mohammad Atif

Paediatrician- Dr. Shahnaz Hanafi

Gynecologist - Dr. Shaista Sariwal

Speech therapist Ms. Sundus

Paediatric anesthesiologist & Book launch - Dr. Owais Rafiq

Organisation & collaboration- Dr. Shazia Alam & Dr. Tayyaba Thahim



May we keep the mission Pakistan 🇵🇰 ongoing 👏🙏


Friday, December 29, 2023

AIDS Awareness Program by APPS Middle East

 

AIDS AWARENESS PROGRAM:


Team APPS Middle East is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting with following details 

Topic: 

*AIDS Awareness Program*


Date. Sunday

December 31, 2023.

Time:  09:30 to 10.30 PM Pakistan Time 

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us05web.zoom.us/j/87360875253?pwd=lrsRkLOM9pAIXRNibbxE1l0UvbdNJS.1

Meeting ID: 873 6087 5253

Passcode: mpFf3w

Looking forward to seeing you All

*Team APPS Middle East*

BLOOD DONATION CAMP APPS ME KUWAIT CHAPTER

Blood Donation Camp 

On behalf of the Pakistani community in Kuwait, a blood donation camp was organised by Pakistan Sports Association Kuwait will be held at Central Blood Bank Jabriya on Friday, December 8, 2023 from 1:00pm to 6:00pm. This blood donation camp is named and dedicated to  the brothers and sisters of Gaza and Palestine. Participate in this great humanitarian service camp and show solidarity with your Palestinian brothers and sisters.

APPS ME Kuwait Chapter

Sunday, October 22, 2023

APPS ME: Breast cancer awareness session held successfully!

APPS ME: Breast cancer awareness session:


Team APPS Middle East arranged an awareness session on

*Breast Cancer Awareness* on Saturday Oct 21, 2023

We are very much thankful to all the Respected Distinguished Guest Speakers and participants for their valuable contribution in a wonderful Breast Cancer Awareness conference..

1. Dr Rahmat Ullah Khan Kuwait 

2. Dr Syed Ali Raza  UK

3. Dr Shazia Alam Bahrain 

4. Dr Ghazala Anwar  KSA 

5. Dr Abdul Jabbar Bahrain 

6. Dr Nadia Shaukat Ali UAE

7. Dr Muhammad Waqar Saeed KSA 

And:

From Pakistan, 

Dr Rufina Somoro a renowned Consultant Surgeon with specialist Interest in Oncology and Philanthropist also graced the occasion and given take home message regarding Breast Cancer Awareness ..



Saturday, September 23, 2023

Happy 93rd Saudi National Day

 Saudi National day


APPS ME congratulates the Saudi Nation on their 93rd National day and warm wishes!




Friday, September 22, 2023

APPRECIATION OF APPS ME - Bahrain Chapter

APPRECIATION OF APPS ME - Bahrain Chapter 

An appreciation message to APPS ME Bahrain chapter from H.E. Mr. Muhammad Ayub Ambassador of Pakistan in Bahrain 🇧🇭 🇵🇰

This appreciation not only shows dedication of APPS towards Pakistani Community but also marks its presence in different parts of world. 

We welcome all Pakistani healthcare workers to join our hands in the noble cause without any conflict of interest and/or totally non political agenda !



Thursday, September 21, 2023

Health awareness session at Pakistan Urdu School Bahrain

APPS MIDDLE EAST BAHRAIN Chapter 

APPS ME-Bahrain chapter team conducted a health awareness session for students of grades 11 and 12 of Pakistan Urdu School in association with embassy of Pakistan Bahrain. APPS ME Bahrain recognises the efforts of Pakistan Embassy Bahrain especially HE The Ambassador and CWA Mrs Tahira and team!

 It was an interactive session thoroughly enjoyed by the students and the faculty. 

The efforts of the team were highly appreciated with the letter of thanks from the school.











Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Shield of Honor presented to Ambassador of Pakistan to Bahrain!

APPS ME BAHRAIN CHAPTER 


His Excellency Mr. Muhammad Ayub, Ambassador of Pakistan in Bahrain, was honoured with shield from the APPS ME Bahrain chapter to acknowledge his unwavering support to APPS. We wish him all the best for his future professional assignments as he ends his tenure in Bahrain. (September 2023) Also we appreciate consistent support of CWA Mrs Tahira in this regard!







Friday, April 7, 2023

World Health Day

World Health Day:

7th April

Eat healthy and stay healthy.

Happy World Health Day!


A message from APPS ME & APPS Global





Pakistan Revolution Day

Pakistan Revolution Day:

23rd March

Let's pledge on Pakistan Revolution Day that as Pakistani Nation, we will stay United to accomplish Mission Pakistan and Mission Humanity.  🌹👏🏻👍🏻🏆🏆🎖️ 🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰👍👌



Sunday, March 19, 2023

APPS Global Bloodline: APPS Global: First blood donation camp

 APPS Global Bloodline, a part of APPS Global:

‘One pint of Blood saves three lives.’

 



APPS Middle East Bahrain Chapter & Pakistan Embassy Bahrain in association with King Hamad University Hospital are arranging a Blood donation camp.

 

Date: 20th March 2023

Timings: 08:00AM to 02:00PM

Venue: Pakistan Embassy Bahrain

 

All blood donors are requested to fill up the form or use the following QR code for the details.

http://ntb.boc.org.bh/ords/edge/r/questionnaire/home

(N.B. Valid for 24 hours)



Saturday, February 25, 2023

APPS Middle East family get-together

 APPS Middle East family get-together

We would like to invite you all for the family get together at the holy city of Madina Al-Munawarah.

Chief guest will be Dr Abdulrahman Shahid, Founder and President APPS Europe & Co-Founder APPS Global network.

Date: 16th March 2023 

Day: Thursday

Venue: FOOD Master, Madina Al-Munawarah

Looking forward to meeting you all.

For further information, please don't hesitate to contact at WhatsApp: +966 53 776 7801



APPS Spain Chapter Gala Dinner

APPS Spain Chapter Gala Dinner

Our Spain Chapter Gala Dinner is finalized, and we are delighted to share the venue details. 

All are welcome to join and be part of this exciting event in the beautiful city of Barcelona. 

We are making this day memorable, and fun filled for you and your families. 

APPS ME Members are cordially invited. 

To join, please contact 

info@appseurope.org

Or details given. 




APPS EUROPE - Association of Pakistani Physicians and Surgeons of Europe

APPS Europe updates on Research and Education

APPS Europe updates on Research and Education

APPS Europe is delighted to share some updates on Research and Education.



Our very distinguished member, Professor Raheel Nawaz, the Pro Vice-Chancellor of Staffordshire University, met with Pakistan President Dr Arif Alvi last week.

Prof Nawaz, who is among the top-10 most cited scholars in the world in Applied AI, Digital Transformations, and Educational Data Science, presented his latest book, Visual Pollution: Concepts, Practices and Management Framework. Prof Nawaz discussed the future of Higher Education and Digital Technologies in Pakistan.

Dr Arif Alvi, President of Pakistan thanked Prof Nawaz, for his services to Pakistan and congratulated him on his global achievements. Dr Alvi mentioned that he enjoyed Prof Nawaz’s recent TEDx talk on how giving and happiness are intrinsically linked.

APPS Europe - Association of Pakistani Physicians and Surgeons of Europe 🇵🇰🇪🇺

Website: www.appseurope.org


Source: https://www.staffs.ac.uk/news/2023/02/research-and-education-in-spotlight-as-staffordshire-university-pro-vice-chancellor-meets-with-the-president-of-pakistan

Saturday, February 11, 2023

APPS UK HOLDS RECEPTION FOR THE HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION (HEC) DELEGATION IN UNITED KINGDOM

APPS UK HOLDS RECEPTION FOR THE HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION (HEC) DELEGATION IN UNITED KINGDOM:

It was a great honour for APPS UK to host a meeting with the senior most officials of HEC and Vice Chancellors & Rectors of more than 20 universities of Pakistan.

APPS UK President, Dr Ghulam Abbas, welcomed the respected guests and shared the vision and achievements of the organisation.

There were a number of presentations showcasing cutting- edge research that is being conducted in the UK by Pakistani heritage experts in the fields of medicine, biomedicine, artificial intelligence, networks and cyber security.

Dr Abdul Hafeez MBE highlighted the global growth of the organisation into Europe, Middle East, China, Canada, Russia, Africa & Asia. 

The difficulties faced by APPS Global members in obtaining recognition of their overseas experience and degrees were also discussed. It was highlighted that Pakistan can benefit immensely on economic front by fulfilling global nurse shortages.

Prof Iqrar Khan and Lt Gen Wasim Alamgir while speaking on behalf of the delegation said that it is heartening to see the passion and love among APPS UK members for their homeland. They praised the work of the organisation on so many different fronts. Many delegates stated that this meeting was their most productive and beneficial engagement in the UK.

It was agreed to take this mutual agenda forward in developing new educational programmes and enhance the existing standards to world class recognition.

Our aim is to develop corridors of knowledge sharing, support new startups and promote incubation centres in Pakistan. 


The full list of delegates is here:

1 Prof. Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad Chairman Higher Education Commission (HEC)

2 Mr. Awais Ahmad Advisor (QA & GE) Higher Education Commission

3 Engr. Muhammad Raza Chohan Advisor (Acad, Curriculum & NAHE) Higher Education Commission

4 Prof Dr Shahid Munir Chairman

Punjab Higher Education 

Commission

5 Dr S.M. Tariq Rafi Chairman

Sindh Higher Education 

Commission

6 Lt. Gen Wasim Alamgir Vice Chancellor National University of Medical Sciences

7 Prof. Dr. Muhammad Kaleem Abbasi Vice Chancellor The University of Azad Jammu 

& Kashmir Muzaffarabad

8 Prof. Dr. Jan Muhammad Vice Chancellor University of Turbat, Turbat

9 Prof. Dr. Sardar Khan Vice Chancellor Kohat University of Science and Technology

10 Prof. Dr. Anila kamal Vice Chancellor Rawalpindi Women University Rawalpindi

11 Prof. Dr. Habib Bukhari Vice Chancellor Kohsar University Murree

12 Prof. Ahsan Waheed Rathore Vice Chancellor University of Health Sciences Lahore

13 Prof Dr. Asif Ali Khan Vice Chancellor Muhammad Nawaz Shareef, University of Agriculture Multan

14 Prof Dr. Amjad Siraj Memon Vice Chancellor Jinnah Sindh Medical University Karachi

15 Prof. Dr. Amanat Ali Jalbani Vice Chancellor Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University Shaheed 

Bennazirabad Nawabshah

16 Prof. Dr. Safia Vice Chancellor Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University, Peshawar

17 Prof. Dr. Muhammad Suleman Tahir Vice Chancellor Khawaja Fareed University of Engineering & Information Technology, Rahim Yar Kha

18 Vice Admiral Asif Khaliq Rector Bahria University

19 Prof. Dr. Ghazala Yasmeen Vice Chancellor Women University Mardan

20 Dr. Muhammad Kamran Vice Chancellor Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University of Engineering and Technology Multan

22 Lt. Gen Moazzam Ejaz Rector NUTECH

23 Ms. Wajiha Hassan Deputy Director NAHE, Higher Education Commission

24 Mr. Rabeel Bhatti Deputy Director GE, Higher Education Commission

25 Mr. Jahanzeb Ali Assistant Director, Coord, Higher Education Commission

26 Aamir Ramzan Country Director British Council Pakistan

27 Sarah Parvez Head of Education British Council Pakistan

28 Hamza Salim Ahmed Programme Manager - HE British Council Pakistan

Photo Gallery:











APPS played a crucial role in achieving recognising MD/MS.

APPS played a crucial role in achieving recognising MD/MS.



Congrats to all. 

By the GRACE OF ALLAH ALMIGHTY and APPS struggle we played a crucial role in achieving and recognising MD/MS.

We raised our degrees recognition issues in every meeting and every platform (physical/virtual) with Higher officials.  

Pakistan Zindabad 

🇵🇰🏆🎖️🏆 🇵🇰 🇵🇰

Thursday, January 26, 2023

Second Annual APPS Global Nurses online zoom virtual conference from *Global APPS Nurses Platform*

Second Annual APPS Global Nurses online zoom virtual conference from *Global APPS Nurses Platform*

*Nurses who are the back bone of healthcare system*



You All are cordially invited to actively participate in the coming Second Annual APPS Global Nurses online zoom virtual conference from *Global APPS Nurses Platform* on 

Friday January 27, 2023

3 PM Pakistan Time

1 PM KSA Kuwait Time 

Those who are interested to speak on the occasion for 03 to 05 or 10 minutes on the below topic

 *"Latest Advances in Nursing and Global Job opportunities "* 

Participating in APPS Global Nurses conference will entitle you to highlight your role in the healthcare system, promote Nursing profession and get International exposure as well as interaction with your colleagues from around the globe.

Participants may also receive certificate of Attendance and Presentation 

So for our respected colleagues Nurses, it's an opportunity to avail it and lead your community yourself rather than we doctors lead you. 

*Kindly come forward and promote Nursing profession as Backbone of the healthcare system*

Alhamdulillah we are here to support you All regardless of cast color religion and beyond borders 

You can also invite All your Respected Nursing colleagues and friends from around the globe including Pakistan to kindly attend this prestigious Global APPS Nurses conference 

Looking forward to hearing from you

Register with the link below

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYlcuCupz4jH9JEwCUDDAQpg8to8xMd9gio

Eminent speakers will include:


MUHAMMAD YASEEN PhD:


Yaseen is currently working as Director of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) at Bradford Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. He has over 25 years of experience of working in this field.

He obtained his primary nursing qualification from LNH, Karachi in 1995 and was the first nurse from South Asia to pass the American and Canadian Board Exam in Infection Control in 2001.

In 2003, Yaseen obtained a Bachelor's degree in Infection Control from the UK and then moved to the USA to complete his Masters in Healthcare Administration and later a PhD in IPC from South Africa.

He has vast international experience of working in the Middle East as well as in the UK. 

Yaseen has also worked as an IPC advisor for the World Health Organisation (WHO) in east meditranian region.

He has published a number of research papers in international scientific journals and presented many at international conferences in the Middle East, South Africa, USA and UK.


 GULNAZ TARIQ:


Gulnaz is the President of the World Union of Wound Healing Society (WUWHS) and CEO of International interprofessional Wound Care Group (IIWCG). 

She has been working as Associate Professor and Assistant Director of Nursing at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC), Abu Dhabi. Some of the key initiatives she has introduced at this hospital include diabetic foot prevention program and pressure ulcer prevention program.

Gulnaz is the Founder and Course Director of the Ostomy Care and Management (OCM). She has over 20 publications to her name and is  Co-author of a chapter in Chronic Wound Care Textbook (5th edition). She has been organising annual Abu Dhabi Wound Care Conference for the past 15 years. 

As a wound care educator, clinician and researcher she has been a key note speaker and an international authority in this field.  She was appointed as Course Co-Director by University of Toronto for International interprofessional Wound Care Course (IIWCC) in UAE. 

In 2021 Gulnaz was appointed as Clinical Advisor for DEBRA Pakistan.


SARFRAZ MASIH:



Sarfraz is currently working as Associate Professor & Lead of Outreach Activities at Lahore School of Nursing, The University of Lahore (UOL), Pakistan. 

He completed his basic nursing education in 2000 from the School of Nursing, Liaquat National Hospital and Bachelors of Nursing in 2005 and Masters Nursing in 2008 from Aga Khan University, Karachi. He is a PhD Scholar from Asia -E- University, Malaysia.

During his professional career he has worked in the capacity of Vice Principal, Principal and Lead Researcher in both private and public sectors. He has served at the Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC), Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan and various other international nursing organisations for over 10 years. 

He led the Masters in Nursing Program from 2013-2021 at Dow University of Health Sciences and has been an External Member of the Nursing Board of Studies at four leading universities. He has also been an Advisory Board Member for the International Academic Nursing Alliance (IANA) and Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) which is the 2nd largest nursing society in the world. 

Sarfraz is an International Board Member of Nurses Christian Fellowship International (NCFI) from 2016-2024.

He is one of the Thesis Reviewers for the Masters in Nursing Program at leading universities in Pakistan and an Editor for Nursing & Midwifery Journal of Pakistan. 

He has won various awards in teaching, research & publications and has been invited as guest speaker at national and international level.

*Humble Reminder request to All respected colleagues Doctors and Nurses to kindly attend our Second Virtual Global APPS Nurses conference* 

Today 

Friday January 27, 2023

1 PM KSA Kuwait Qatar Bahrain Time 

2 PM UAE Oman Time

3 PM Pakistan Time 

*Your presence will be highly appreciated*

Looking forward to seeing you All tomorrow in Sha Allah 

*APPS Middle East Team*


Monday, December 12, 2022

Health Awareness Camp for Pakistani workers in Bahrain: APPS ME Bahrain

 Health Awareness Camp for Pakistani workers in Bahrain: APPS ME Bahrain

9th December 2022

Health Awareness Camp for Pakistani workers at the MCSC labor camp in Bahrain was arranged in collaboration with Embassy of Pakistan, Bahrain and APPS Association of Pakistani Physicians and Surgeons Middle East Bahrain Chapter. 

Topics were cardiovascular disease prevention, Common surgical problems in males, Environmental & Safety Hazards and their prevention. 

In the end, workers were also given Hands-On BLS training which included steps to identify and perform 2 main steps of life saving following American Heart Association Guidelines. 

Embassy of Pakistan served the Pakistani workers with meal and offered their full support for them. APPS Middle East Bahrain and Pakistan Embassy Bahrain will continue their efforts to serve Pakistani community in Bahrain for the good cause...!