A workshop conducted for high school students by Professor Nadia Shams in collaboration with ROBOGEN (A project by US Mission in Pakistan and NEEF) at NATIONAL LIBRARY ISLAMABAD. Students were provided awareness about following. 1. Career in Health sciences. 2. COVID prevention strategies. 3. Basic life support (BLS).

A CPC was conducted by department of Medicine by PGT DR Taqdees and Dr Waqar today in Rawal General and Dental Hospital.
Topic of discussion was "Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever; guidelines for fluid management and transfusion.

Free Medical Camp for flood victims by Rawal Foundation. Director Rawal Foundation Ms. Amra Hayat participated in this noble deed. In this camp, free consultation and medicines were provided by a team of Doctors from Rawal General & Dental Hospital. Free food was distributed by the Rawal Student Society.

The Conference was attended by Senior Faculty, which included Prof Brig Nadra Sultana, Prof Brig Rubina Mushtaq, Dr Nadia Jabeen (Associate Prof Gyne Obs), Dr Arooba (SR Peads) and other Registrars. In addition, Post Graduate Trainees from Gynae and Medicine Department and Final Year MBBS students also attended and benefitted from the presentation. Dr Faryal Haider elaborated on the case history and examination. Thereafter, the plan for the procedure was discussed. It may be highlighted that after the procedure, the uterine origin mass of about 15 Kg was sent for histopathology. Fortunately, the report showed a benign uterine fibroid with hyaline degeneration.

Dr. Ather Munir having a talk on Mental Health Awareness.

The OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY department of Rawal General & Dental Hospital (RG&DH) attended the 18th Biennial International Scientific Conference - SOGP held at Karachi. Active participants include Brig (R) Prof. Dr. Rubina Mushtaq, Dr. Taqdees Mahmood, and Dr. Naila Hina Qazi presented an oral presentations on current health issues of the COVID-19 pandemic and e-posters. At the certification ceremony Brig. (R) Prof. Dr. Nadra Sultana received the Lifetime achievement award.

A 45 years old female patient presented at RG&DH with left Hemiplegia and urinary incontinence, power 0/5 left side. Rawal General and Dental Hospital very competent Neurosurgeon Dr. Muhammad Khalid, successfully operated on the patient’s huge left Parafalcine Meningioma in an extremely professional manner. The patient has recovered 100%.

The general perception of the public about the pharmacist is still that of a person who stands behind a counter, with a serious face, performing unseen tasks that result in delivery of a packet of medicines.
In reality, the practice of pharmacy today is one of the most important in the delivery of health services, and pharmacists are the health professionals who have the most detailed knowledge of drugs and how they work.

Pharmacists are often the first call for people to get advice on health in general, as well as specific clinical conditions. This is especially so in rural towns, where the health services may not match those in metropolitan areas. In these towns, where pharmacy practices have been established for many years, the pharmacist is trusted by other members of the community to offer professional advice.

The theme declared for World Pharmacist Day 2021 is "Pharmacy: Always Trusted for Your Health". The theme this year has been chosen to draw special attention to the trust in the health sector and the practice of pharmacy.
On the World Pharmacists Day held on 25 September, we must all endeavour to not only raise awareness of the role of the pharmacist in healthcare but also furthering that exact role through increased community involvement on national and local levels.

In this regard, to highlight the due importance of the day, a Ceremony was held to honour the Pharmacists at the Rawal Pharmacy. Commodore Azir Mumtaz (R), Director, and Chief Pharmacist Dr Rana Umar Shahzad, highlighted the importance of this sensitive and noble profession. The upcoming pharmacists were urged to pay added attention and provide exemplary services so that their profession gets the due focus and importance it rightfully deserves.

Quality Assurance Depatrment along with Prof. Dr. Nadia Shams Head of Internal Medicine Department, inspected the OPD to assess the quality of service provision and patients' welfare.

The third round of “People Development Program” was presented on 9 September 2021. Due to the current Pandemic situation, the participation was reduced to 50%. Hence following the SOPs, 25 Dental, Medical, Nursing and other assistants benefited from the training workshop.

• The theme was “Protecting ourselves is important so that we can continue to help & protect others”. As it is a priority for health care providers around the world.
• It is extremely important for ALL (including families) to be vaccinated.

RG&DH celebrated the "World Physical Therapy Day". Purpose of this walk is to raise awareness about the huge contribution of the physiotherapists to keep people fit and well.

RG&DH has been honored to be the first donor of “Apnaa Doctor Digital Clinic” Shigar Valley Skardu an initiative of MCF America. Opening event scheduled on 1st & 2nd September, 2021.

The discussion started with case presentation of a patient with markedly decreased vision diagnosed as a case of diabetic retinopathy ,followed by discussing incidence, prevention and treatment.
Department of medicine, gynecology and pathology also participated in this discussion. Main emphasis was timely referral to ophthalmologist and treatment of other risk factors like hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, nephropathy and in pregnancy, that cause rapid progression and worsening of this eye disease.

This was a case study of a patient with multiple myeloma who presented with atypical symptoms. Various departments were involved in the discussion, including Radiology, Surgery, Gynaecology/Obstetrics, Opththamology and Psychiatry, along with Professors of Medicine, Prof Dr Nadia Shams and Prof Dr Shah Sattar. It was a very engaging and interactive discussion, which proved innovative and fruitful.

• The second round of Rawal’s ongoing “People Development Program” delivered training on 5 August 2021. It targeted 50 staffs, which included young doctors, nursing faculty and front line executives.
• Rawal believes that every employee contributes towards the advancement of the organization and community. It is important that we invest in our people to improve their skills and credentials.
• The training session concentrated on providing and improving Effective Communication, Dealing with Patients, Attendants and other Customers.
• Those who attended the previous workshop, were given certificates of participation on this day.

One day Clinical Audit hands on Workshop was held at RG&DH Auditorium facilitated by Professor Ambreen Anwer for Gynaecologists of Rawalpindi and Islamabad . Medical students of Rawal College of Medicine (RCoM) also attended. The stepwise structured approach for carrying out the procedure. After instructions participants were asked to prepare practical projects and make presentations. The atmosphere was charged with enthusiasm and participants were fully motivated. Event concluded with distribution of certificates.

“Front Desk Officers’ Professional Training” took place on 10 July, 2021.” This included; Front Desk Executives, Receptionists, Telephone Operators, Paramedics, Librarians and other Front-line staff.
The objective was to develop communication skills and business ethics of our people.
Generally the participants were excited and satisfied with what emerged at the training was extremely beneficial and viable. They were keen to have this kind of learning opportunities more frequently and on different themes.

Rawal General and Dental Hospital is "empaneled hospitals" for Sehat Sahulat Program.
Rawal General and Dental Hospital (RG&DH) providing treatment facility to "Sehat Insaf Card" holders. We believe in serving all segments of society without any discrimination.
Sehat Sahulat Program offers financial protection to the poor families against extra-ordinary health care expenditure for in-door treatment at Rawal General and Dental Hospital to reduce financial burden on them.

Rawal Institue of Health Sciences arranged Neonatal Resuscitation Program for students.

Rawal General and Dental Hospital (RG&DH) providing treatment facility to "Sehat Insaf Card" holders.