Doctors’ Day celebrated at Chest Diseases Hospital

Srinagar, July 1: The Chest Diseases Hospital in collaboration with J&K Chapter of the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), celebrated Doctors' Day.

The event took place at STDC Kashmir and saw enthusiastic participation from the medical community, including faculty members, consultants, and other doctors.

Rifat Nazir, the Nodal Officer of PMBJP J&K, delivered acknowledged the efforts of medical professionals who actively prescribe affordable generic medicines to patients in need. Nazir emphasised the importance of healthcare professionals in the proper implementation of the PMBJP scheme by advocating for the use of quality-assured medicines among the public.

The highlight of the celebration was address by Prof. Dr. Naveed Nazir Shah, Head of the Department of Chest Medicine.  Dr. Naveed emphasised the crucial role that doctors play in society, not only in treating diseases but also in promoting overall health and well-being. He provided a detailed overview of the history of Doctor's Day, highlighting its significance in recognising the tireless efforts and sacrifices made by medical professionals.

Furthermore, Dr Naveed stressed the importance of regaining the trust deficit and closing the gap between patients and doctors. He highlighted the need for doctors to continuously build and maintain trust with their patients to ensure effective healthcare delivery.

Due to the current hot weather, Dr Naveed advised everyone to drink adequate water to stay hydrated and avoid going outside, especially the elderly and children, during the heat wave.

Dr Naveed also discussed various chest-related diseases such as asthma, allergies, rhinitis, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). He emphasised the importance of early diagnosis, prevention, and management of these conditions, along with the adoption of healthy lifestyle practices. He highlighted advancements in therapies and treatments, stressing the need for continuous medical education and awareness among healthcare providers and patients. The event was attended by distinguished medical experts including Dr Shagufta, Director of the District Tuberculosis Centre in Srinagar and Dr. Khurshid, Senior Professor in the Department of Pulmonology at GMC Srinagar.

Dr Khurshid discussed how doctors can check the quality of drugs. He emphasised that the efficiency of a drug can only be truly assessed through the treatment response observed in patients. This clinical evaluation is crucial for ensuring that patients receive the most effective and safe treatments available.