RAWALPINDI, JAN 22 (DNA) – The National University of Medical Sciences(NUMS) and National Institute of Health Islamabad (NIH) signed five year Document of Understanding(DOU) here Friday to strengthen research cooperation in the development of medical sciences.
The DOU was inked by NUMS Vice Chancellor Lt. Gen. Muhammad Imran Majeed (Retd) and Executive Director NIH Maj. Gen. AamirIkram at a simple ceremony at the university secretariat. Pro-Vice Chancellor Academics Maj. Gen.(Retd) Saleem Ahmed Khan and Pro -Vice Chancellor Admn. Maj.Gen. (Retd)Syed RezaHamdani were present on the occasion.
In order to promote research , the two national institutions agreed to facilitate exchange of faculties, scientists and experts for joint research project, said the DOU.
It also provides for cooperation “in exchange of scientific information books, journals and other relevant technical materials in the field of training , research and technology” in line with policies of NUMS and NIH. Both the sides agreed to appoint focal persons to monitor implementation of the programme and prepare annual progress report.
In his brief remarks on the occasion Vice Chancellor NUMS saidNIH hadplayed a pivotal role in the health sector. Given the devastating impact of the pandemic, health sector ought to be accorded top priority as every sector now was dependent on it, he added.
NUMS was “mandated to promote and achieve excellence in advanced health education, research and service delivery to eventually run the university health care system,” said the DOU.
Maj. Gen. AamirIkram, after signing the DOU said it would provide the two institutions an opportunity to work together and consolidate their efforts in the medical research.He said he would focus on brining all stakeholders together and make efforts to bring international research for the promotion of the medical and clinical side for the benefit of the country.
He said he wasmaking endeavours to transform NIH and bring its standards to the international level.
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