Research Center on COVID-19 “PROTECT” inaugurated at Madinah Teaching Hospital

Madinah Teaching Hospital affiliated to The University of Faisalabad is now the part of Pakistan’s largest research project on COVID-19 “Pakistan Randomized and Observational Trial to Evaluate Coronavirus Treatment (PROTECT)”. Prof Dr Javed Akram, Vice Chancellor University of Health Sciences Lahore inaugurated the research center on June 19, 2020. Addressing in the inaugural ceremony held in The University of Faisalabad Prof Dr Javed Akram said as health professionals and scientists across the globe are busy in conducting research on COVID-19, establishment of a quality research center in Madinah Teaching Hospital is a healthy sign.He said that contribution of The University of Faisalabad, University Medical & Dental College and its affiliated Madinah Teaching Hospital in improving education and health sectors in the country is highly appreciable.Prof Javed appreciated the role of doctors and health works in war against COVID-19 in the country. 

He encouraged the health professionals to work with dedication for the cause of humanity. In his special message to all the persons who recovered from COVID-19, he requested to donate their plasma to save the lives of suffering community. He also donned white coats to Prof Dr Muhammad Saeed, Prof Dr Bashir Ahmad and their team as a token to become the part of their research project.

Mr Muhammad Haider Amin, Chairman BoG in his address lauded the efforts of University of Health Sciences under the supervision of Prof Javed Akram to combat COVID-19.Prof Dr Shoukat Parvez, Rector TUF emphasized on conducting research projects under private public partnership to eradicate such pandemics.Prof Dr Muhammad Saeed, Pro Rector (Health Sciences wing) assured Prof Javed that the team of health professionals at MTH was fully committed to work with UHS to cope with the challenge of COVID-19.Earlier Prof Dr Bashir Ahmad, Medical Superintendent, Madinah Teaching Hospital briefed that 150 beds had been allocated for COVID-19 patients. Patients are being treated by a Team of Doctors and health professionals at MTH. Prof Dr Aamir Ali Choudhry, Principal UMDC and Prof Dr Muhammad Akram Malik, Vice Principal UMDC with others heads were also present on the occasion.