A formal inauguration ceremony of Khyber Medical University Institute of Health Sciences (KMU-IHS), Hazara Campus was held. Prof. Dr. Zia ul Haq, vice-chancellor KMU was the chief guest while Dr. Luke, Director of Bach Christian Hospital, Qalandarabad Abbottabad was the guest of honor on the occasion.
Dr. Sadia Fatima, Director of KMU-IHS Hazara Campus welcomed the distinguished guests from Khyber Medical University, Peshawar, Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad, Abbottabad International Medical Institute, Women Medical College, Abbottabad, Bach Christian Hospital, Qalandarabad. She gave a brief presentation on KMU-IHS Hazara Campus, highlighting various programs being offered by the institute, activities, and achievements since its inception. She apprised the audience about various Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) signed by IHS with various institutions.
During the ceremony an MoU between KMU and Bach Christian Hospital (BCH), Qalandarabad was also signed by Prof. Zia ul Haq, VC, KMU, and Dr. Luke, Hospital Director BCH representing their respective organizations. In the MoU, it was agreed that the two institutions will utilize each other’s academic and research resources, while KMU as a medical institution would provide students with knowledge and research opportunities, and BCH would provide teaching training facilities to students in various fields.
Speaking at the occasion, the vice-chancellor congratulated Dr. Sadia Fatima Director IHS-Hazara Campus and her efficient team for their untiring efforts in developing the campus and commencing the classes of various programs in the shortest possible time. He offered his fullest cooperation and support to all the affiliated institutions. Responding to a suggestion by Prof. Muhammad Akbar, Principal Abbottabad International Medical College regarding the allocation of a quota for local students for various programs, the VC assured the audience that he would use his good offices to expedite this matter.
Earlier, the VC, KMU planted a tree on the premises of the campus. He along with all the worthy guests took a round of the institute and all appreciated the quality of programs and services being offered by the Institute.