Medical professionals have active role in shaping well being of society: Sakeena Itoo

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Jammu, Feb 12: Minister for Health and Medical Education Sakeena Itoo Wednesday said that  medical professionals have a very active role in shaping the well being of the society.

Addressing the gathering during the Annual Day celebrations at Indira Gandhi Government Dental College (IGGDC) Jammu, the health minister said that Medical was a noble profession as it directly impacts the public welfare.

"Medical education has a critical significance and role of dental professionals have a major role in strengthening public health services," she said.

The minister further said that new technologies are coming every other day in medical field and medical professionals need to upgrade themselves as per these evolving technologies.

“Medical and dental field is an ever evolving field requiring introduction of newer advancements to promote patient care," she said.

The minister emphasised on the critical role of dentists in public health saying that the government is actively working on a structured policy to address employment concerns and create new job opportunities for dentists.

She commended the academic and clinical excellence of IGGDC and said encouraged the students to pursue knowledge with dedication and serve society with compassion.

She also applauded the institution’s role in fostering research and innovation in dentistry.

She further said that Omar Abdullah led government was actively working on a structured policy to address employment concerns of dentists and expand job prospects for them in government and allied sectors.

Earlier in her welcome address, Principal and Dean IGGDC Dr. Parveen Akhter Lone presented a comprehensive report through PowerPoint Presentation, detailing the departmental overview and achievements of the college throughout the academic year, including major milestones and varied academic programs that have fostered academic and extracurricular development among the students.

She sought Minister’s intervention in introduction of postgraduate course in the college.

She also applauded the help of government in introducing written test for registrars to facilitate a fair process of faculty selection.

On the occasion, the health minister felicitated the Alumni of college who are serving the society under various capacities in different government departments.

The minister also felicitated the meritorious students of various batches and released the first edition of college magazine ‘UMEED’ which serves as a platform for students to express their ideas.

Earlier, the minister inaugurated Dental Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) at the hospital as well.

Later, she conducted a detailed tour of the hospital to assess the functioning of the dental services being provided to the patients. She also interacted with the patients and had feedback about the services being provided at the facility.