KEMU conference pays tribute to APS martyrs

LAHORE:Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique has said that the role of King Edward Medical College Alumni Association (KEMCA) in improving the infrastructure in the community and the hospital is valuable.

Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the 44th Annual International Scientific Conference under King Edward Medical University, the minister paid tributes to the APS martyrs, and said, ‘The day of December 16 is very important in two respects. The APS tragedy is like a wound in my soul, he said and added, “In fact, you are kings and queens. You are role models of Pakistan. Serve the patients by keeping in mind higher education and tolerance.’

Salman Rafique highly appreciated the services of KEMCA and KEMCA UK. He inaugurated the Central Diagnostic Lab of King Edward Medical University. The minister was special guest of the ceremony while the guest of honour was Parliamentary Secretary for Health Rushda Lodhi. On this occasion, Vice Chancellor FJMU Professor Khalid Masood Gondal, President KEMCA Dr Shahzad Khan, President KEMCA Dr Asif Khan, Dr Muhammad Fateh Shahzad, Pro Vice Chancellor Professor Muhammad Moin, Registrar Professor Muhammad Imran, Professor Ijaz Hussain, President KEMCA PK Professor M Amjad and Professor Saira Afzal, Dr Saqib Aziz, Professor Akhtar Sohail Chughtai, Professor Qazi M Saeed, Professor Khalil ur Rehman, Professor Salim Akhtar, Professor Shahzad Anwar, syndicate members, senate members and a large number of faculty members were present.

Vice Chancellor Professor Mahmood Ayaz said, “December 16 is a very memorable day for us, the purpose of organising the event is to remember the martyrs. Alumni of King Edward Medical University are the real asset of the institution. Making the institution the best medical institution in the country is my primary responsibility. Sharing new knowledge and technology with you, creating a unique place and name in medical education and research is very important. Serving the suffering humanity, Biobank, School of Artificial Intelligence and other projects have been completed,” he said.

He added said that five people were selected from our alumni last night who are exemplary in their respective fields. President ChemKana Dr Shahzad Khan, while highlighting the services of Kemca, said that education, research and humanitarian service are our hallmark. He said that under the Kemcana Scholarships Programme, the second MBBS class after the first year will be made tuition-free, adding, “I always get respect from my alma mater and the Vice Chancellor.”

Parliamentary Secretary for Health Rushda Lodhi said that the vision of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has made health accessible to the people. Our young generation can lead Pakistan on the path of development, he said.

Vice Chancellor Fatima Jinnah Medical University Professor Khalid Masood Gondal said that Kemca UK and Kemca are the pride of King Edward Medical University. Be it the pandemic situation in the country or the climate problems, these organisations have always supported the country and the institution. Professor Mahmood Ayaz is a role model in artificial intelligence. Professor Mahmood Ayaz is also the founder of robotic surgery, he said.