Punjab Health Minister Dr. Yasmin Rashid said here on Thursday Pakistan needed much more doctors in the wake of increasing population. Speaking at the 54th Convocation of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan as Guest of Honour at a local hotel, the Minister said Pakistani doctors are serving humanity world over. The chief guest of the convocation was Governor Punjab Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar. The convocation formally started with recitation of Holy Quran and national anthem. Present on the occasion were Senior Vice President College of Physicians and Surgeons Prof. Dr. Shoaib Shafi, Vice Chancellor King Edward Medical University Prof. Dr. Khalid Masood Gondal, Vice Chancellor Fatima Jinnah medical University Professor Amir Zaman Khan, Principal Ameeruddin medical College Professor Dr. Sardar Alfarid, faculty members and students. Governor Punjab Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar and other speakers paid rich tribute to the Health Minister Dr. Yasmin Rashid for her invaluable services in health. The Heath Minister and Punjab Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar distributed gold medals and certificates among the graduates. In her speech, the Health Minister said, “It is big day for successful students. Congratulations to the College of Physicians and Surgeons on today's success. Students, teachers and parents deserve congratulations on today's success. The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan has made great strides since 1962. Students from Pakistan’s medical colleges have raised the flag of the country all over the world. Today I would like to say that the heavy responsibility of serving patients has fallen on the shoulders of the students. Doctors have huge responsibility to serve humanity selflessly. Hard work pays well one day. Our number of doctors is very small in vis-à-vis growing population. Doctor is a prophetic profession.” A doctor is referred to as a Messiah. A patient leaves himself at the doctor's disposal and this is a huge responsibility. Doctors and nurses have rendered unparalleled services during Corona Pandemic. Allah Almighty rewards those who serve humanity. I must acknowledge teachers joining us today. The Naya Pakistan Qaumi Sehat Card will be distributed to all over 30 million families of Punjab till March 31. As a worker of Prime Minister Imran Khan, I am striving to provide the best healthcare facilities to the people.” Vice Chancellor Ruling Edward Medical University Professor Dr. Khalid Masood Gondal addresses the audience. College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan has rendered great services in the world of medicine. He also appreciated Governor Punjab Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar for to serve the patients. He said he and his team are serving as per vision of teachers of the teachers Dr. Yasmin Rashid. He said King Edward Medical University has a distinguished position in the world of research.
