PWS seminar stresses role of preventive medicine

The event was attended by Pakistanis from every walk of life, including doctors, engineers and other professionals.
Dr. Mehboob Sadiqee highlighted the various aspects of preventive medicine, including personal hygiene, hazards of junk food, smoking, screenings for diseases at early stages and other medical guidelines.
Dr. Sarmad Salim gave the introduction and a review of welfare activities of PWS. Children from Pakistan International School, Jeddah (PISJ) delighted the audience with their tableau. PISJ Principal Ishfaq Mehmood, in his speech, thanked PWS for their various projects that cater to schoolchildren.
The Pakistan ambassador, in his keynote address, appreciated PWS efforts for the betterment of poor people and their efforts in serving the community by organizing free medical camps for the last few years in Jeddah, conducting health and career-building seminars and other welfare projects.
He assured his constant support for PWS activities.
Dr. Khalil ur Rehman, president of PWS, thanked the volunteers and community members for supporting PWS welfare activities.
Prior to this event, the PWS held their fifth annual women health seminar and the event was attended be a large number of ladies from the community.
The wife of consul general of Pakistan in Jeddah was the chief guest. Basic health screening was done for all participants — checking blood pressure, blood sugar and body weight. Those whose findings bordered on the risky side were advised to visit their doctors as well as what diet regimen they should adopt.