Cooperation with WHO: A Look Back
Hakim Mohammed Said was invited by the World Health Organization to participate in the Co-ordinating Meeting of Directors of W.H.O. Collaborating Centres for Traditional and indigenous systems of Medicine held at Geneva, W.H.O. Headquarters from 23rd to 27th November 1981.
In the meeting, Hakim Mohammed Said proposed the establishment of a “Traditional Medicine Fund” for the Traditional Medicine Programme. He also suggested that the member countries of W.H.O. should be requested to donate to this Fund and announced a donation of US $ 10,000 from Hamdard Foundation to this Fund. Accordingly the amount of US $10,000 was donated to the W.H.O. in June 1982 after obtaining formal sanction from the Ministry of Finance Pakistan.
World Health Day
Annually, for the last three decades, the World Health Day is celebrated by Hamdard Foundation Pakistan with an International Children’s Health Conference. Hamdard Foundation Pakistan and its President, Sadia Rashid, have keen interest in children’s welfare which finds an effective expression in the form of health and educational facilities for children. Over the years this Children’s Health Conference has become an important feature for children to spread the gospel of good health.
Message from President HFP & WHO Representative
In 1948, the World HealthOrganization and Hamdard Pakistan were established, coinciding with Pakistan's 75th year in 2023. The Hamdard International Children's Health Conference, initiated by Hakim Mohammed Said, is a tradition. Let's have a moment of silent prayer for those affected by recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. This year's World Health Day theme is "Health for All," emphasizing essentials like safe water, food, shelter, hygiene, and healthcare.
The state and community must jointly provide a Primary Health Care (PHC) system for success. Basic education and a dedicated health worker force are crucial. Adequate public funds are essential to prevent corruption.
Mrs. Sadia Rashid
President
Hamdard Foundation Pakistan
On April 7th, we come together globally to celebrate World Health Day, marking the founding of the WHO. Since its inception, this day has served as a platform to raise awareness about pressing health issues and to advocate for collective action to safeguard the well-being of all individuals. WHO alongside international, regional, and local ministries and organizations, organized events centered around a specific health theme each year emphasizing the priority areas of concern.
Health is not merely a privilege but a fundamental human right, as enriched in the WHO's Constitution, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and numerous international treaties. The recognition of health as a human right is echoed in the constitutions of over 140 countries, including Pakistan.
This year, the theme of World Health Day, "My Health, My Right," underscores the universal entitlement to health for all individuals. Realizing this right necessitates the enactment of laws to ensure equitable access to health services without financial barriers and addressing the underlying determinants of health. As we confront mounting threats to global health, including diseases, disasters, conflicts, and environmental crises, we must advocate for health rights for ourselves and others. The WHO stands committed to supporting countries in integrating human rights into health systems and strengthening national health systems to ensure universal access to quality healthcare.
I extend my appreciation to the Hamdard Foundation Pakistan for their dedication to promoting a healthier population and for organizing the 32nd International Conference and commemorating World Health Day 2024. I urge each of us to play our part in advancing the health agenda. Let us raise awareness about healthy living choices, nutrition, and physical activity, recognizing health as a fundamental human right.
Dr Luo Dapeng
WHO Representative and Head of Mission, Pakistan
World Health Organization
Message from Director General WHO Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
This year, WHO celebrates its 75th anniversary. We've made significant achievements in children's health, halving child mortality in the past 30 years due to improved care, immunization, and nutrition. However, many children still die from preventable causes, including 400,000 in Pakistan annually. We have more work to do. I'm thrilled that children and adolescents are part of this Conference. Your voices matter in finding solutions and shaping a better tomorrow. 75 years ago, nations affirmed that health is a basic human right. Thank you for your ongoing commitment to this right for children and adolescents. WHO continues to work towards a healthier, more peaceful, and sustainable future for the children of Pakistan and the world.
Programmes Organized on the 75th Anniversary of World Health Organization
Activity on the theme “Health for All” commenced from 1st March to 10th March, 2023. 150 students of the following schools participated: Hamdard Public School & Hamdard Village School, Main Campus, Karachi. Hamdard Public School, Lahore Campus. Hamdard Public School, Islamabad Campus.
Art/Poster Competition
Free Medical Camps were conducted at Naimat Begum Hamdard University (General) Hospital, Hamdard University Dental Hospital & Shifa ul Mulk Memorial Hospital.
Free Medical Camps
Health walk from Hamdard’s Head Office, Bahria Town Tower, Tariq Road to Mazar-e-Quaid (2.5 kilometers). Scouts, local Police and different Security agencies, Media persons and Hamdard Hospital staff provided support for walk-a-cause. Approximately 500+ people participated, including students of Hamdard University and Hamdard Schools.
Health Walk
Discussion on Health for All was organized which was attended by 30 intellectuals shared their opinions with 1000+ audience (Physical and Virtual).
Hamdard Shura
25 students from different schools of Karachi and Lahore participated in the debate competition of 2000+ audience (Physical and Virtual)
Hamdard Naunehal Assembly
Lecture was delivered to University students on the topic of Health for All at Hamdard University City Campus. Students shared their health related videos and projects.
Lecture on Health for All
A full sporets days was cinducted at Hamdard Intermmediate College. Prizes and Certificates were distrubuted amount the winners and students.
Sports/Physical Activities
Students of Hamdard Rufayda School of Nursing Karachi gave sppeches through Social Media and same was presented in the event held at Hamdard University Auditorium , Karachi.
Awareness through Social Media
International Children's Health Conference under the theme Health for All to commemorate World Health Day at Hamdard Head Office Karachi took place. There was also a prize distribution ceremony for the winners of Art and Poster Competition on the theme of Health for All.
International Children's Health Conference and Prize Distribution of Art/Poster Competition
Shagufa
Shagufa is published every year for the Health Conference. It includes all the events and messages along with posters made by the students for the activities of Health Day.
