World Pharmacist Day Ceremony Celebrated at Khalifa Gul Nawaz Teaching Hospital
"World Pharmacist Day Ceremony Under the auspices of the Pharmacy Department, a ceremony was held in the library hall of Khalifa Gul Nawaz Teaching Hospital on the occasion of "World Pharmacist Day." The Pharmacy Department presented golden trophies to the MTI leadership and cake was also cut. The occasion was attended by Hospital Director Colonel (Retd) Dr. Gulzar Ahmed Khan, Nursing Director Zaifah Gul, Deputy Director HR Yaser Khattak, Deputy Director IT Abdul Ayaz Khan, HR Manager Mazhar Allah and pharmacy staff, along with hospital officials. The World Pharmacist Day ceremony began with the recitation of Holy Quran. Chief Pharmacist of the Pharmacy Department, Hayatullah Khan, inaugurated the session by stating that 25th September is celebrated as World Pharmacist Day worldwide to not only highlight the importance of pharmacists but also to acknowledge their role in the health and well-being of people around the world. He further stated that it is important to provide complete information regarding the use of medications to patients, so they not only purchase the correct medicine but also understand how to use it properly. Hospital Director Colonel (Retd) Dr. Gulzar Ahmed Khan addressed the ceremony saying that pharmacists have a responsible role as a bridge between doctors and patients, providing reliable and timely provision of medicines through their expertise, as well as providing complete information to patients regarding the benefits and effects of medications. Nursing Director Zaifah Gul expressed that the work of pharmacists is extremely important, as they educate patients about the potential risks and effects of medicines. She emphasized that pharmacists around the world should be encouraged and motivated to carry out their work with more passion and enthusiasm, as they deliver information about the benefits and effects of medications and their formulas. At the end of the ceremony, Chief Pharmacist Hayatullah Khan presented a trophy to the Hospital Director, Nursing Director, and Deputy Director IT Abdul Ayaz Khan, and the pharmacy department staff, under the supervision of the Hospital Director, cut a cake together."