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REPORT ON THE 3rd PAEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASES CONFERENCE

 

Under the auspices of Infectious Disease Group of Pakistan Pediatric Association and Co-hosted by Federal Branch, PPA the 3rd Paediatric Infectious Diseases Conference was held on January 8-9th 2011 at Pearl Continental Hotel, Rawalpindi, Islamabad. The theme of the conference was “MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS AND THE ROLE OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES” with emphasis on various aspects of pediatric infections.

The conference on morning of 8th January 2011 consisted of three workshops, “Antibiotics Use and Abuse in Common Infections in Pediatrics,” “Neonatal Infections” and “Typhoid Fever.” These workshops were a resounding success with large participation.

The inaugural session followed by the workshops. This was presided by PPA President Dr. Amir Muhammad Khan Jogezai, with Chairman IDG and Chairman of the Conference Prof. M. Ashraf Sultan, Chair Organizing Committee, Dr. Ejaz A.Khan, and Chief guest of the day, Prof. Mushtaq A. Khan on the chairs. Over 350 registered delegates including pediatricians, medical practitioners, family physicians, Infectious Disease Specialists, Microbiologists and other medical and paramedical professionals across the country attended the session.

Scientific session covered variety of hot topics from paediatric infectious diseases by key speakers. The Scientific session included plenary talks, symposium on common infectious diseases and free paper session. The salient feature of the conference was a PANEL DISCUSSION on “Immunization schedule for children below 5 years of age for Pakistani children.” There was a vibrant discussion on the subject matter. Cash prize and a laptop computer were awarded to three best oral presentations by young researchers.

The Business meeting of PPA Central Executive Committee & Infectious Diseases Group was held on the sidelines of the conference. A colorful Pharmaceutical Exhibition was also part of the conference. The Banquet dinner for all the delegates and families was arranged at PC on 8th January 2011. Well-known poet Anwar Masood entertained the audience with his typical humor. It was followed by a sumptuous dinner. Dr Asad Hafeez, Director General, Ministry of Health, Pakistan was the chief guest of the evening.

A simple concluding ceremony was held at the end of the day presided by PPA President Dr. Amir  Jogezai, President IDG Prof Ashraf Sultan. They had all praise for a successful conference and lauded efforts of all those involved. On a happy note, Dr. Ejaz A. Khan gave a vote of thanks for to the organizing committee, speakers, authors, volunteers, pharmaceutical companies, attendees and hotel management.

 

 

 

 

With Warm Regards
Prof. Muhammad Ashraf Sultan
Chairman Infectious Diseases Group of PPA
Member Standing Committee ASPID
Chairman Department of Paediatrics,
Director Medical Education
King Edward Medical University / Mayo Hospital, Lahore.
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