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 Founder of Zafa Pharma
Mr. Ameen passes away
 

KARACHI: Founder of Zafa Pharmaceuticals Mr. Mohammad Ameen passed away recently. May Allah Pak rest the departed soul in Jannah? Aameen. His Soem held on Monday May 1st was largely attended by representatives from the pharma trade and industry besides people from different walks of life.

Late Mr. Ameen worked in the Production Department of Ciba-Geigy Pakistan Limited for many years. When the Generics were introduced by the PPP Government lead by Mr. Z.A. Bhutto with Sheikh Rasheed as Federal Health Minister in early 70s, Mr. Ameen resigned from Ciba-Geigy and laid the foundation of a small manufacturing unit in Federal B. Industrial Area. Later on he established the manufacturing facility near Sohrab Goth. He served as Chairman of PPMA and was always keen to ensure provision of quality drugs to the patients at affordable prices. He also represented the PPMA in various committees in the Federal Health Ministry for many years.


 Dental section added
at AAP KA Clinic 

LAHORE: Punjab Health Minister and President of Pakistan Society of Internal Medicine formally inaugurated the dental section at the AAP KA CLINIC a project of PSIM last week. The objective is to provide free dental care to the poor and deserving patients.

Principal of de’sMo'ntmorency College of Dentistry Prof.Nasir and Dr. Shehla Akram were also present on this occasion. Dental surgeons will provide free consultation and treatment to the referred patients. It may be mentioned here that specialists in a number of disciplines of medicine are already provide their services on voluntary basis besides the clinic also has complete diagnostic facilities including radiology and laboratory.

PSIM plans to establish similar clinics in various other major cities of Paksitan on which the work is under progress.

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