LUMHS Holds Workshop on Rabies Prevention and Treatment
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LUMHS holds workshop on rabies prevention and treatment
HYDERABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 30th Sep, 2026) The Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences (LUMHS), Jamshoro , organized a workshop on rabies prevention and treatment on the directives of the vice chancellor, Prof. Dr. Ikram Din Ujjan.
The workshop aimed to:
- Create awareness about rabies.
- Provide practical training on rabies prevention, timely treatment, necessary precautions after an animal bite, and the proper use of vaccines.
According to a LUMHS spokesperson:
- Prof. Dr. Imran Ali Shaikh, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Allied Sciences, attended as the chief guest.
- Prof. Dr. Rasool Bux Behan, Director of LUMHS Health Services Hospital, participated as the guest of honor.
Key Highlights:
- Prof. Dr. Imran Ali Shaikh emphasized the importance of taking timely measures after an animal bite, highlighting the need for medical staff to have adequate knowledge and training.
- Prof. Dr. Rasool Bux Behan highlighted the importance of public awareness about rabies prevention and reducing dog bite incidents.
Dr. Sugandh Memon, Head of the Department of Infectious Diseases and Assistant Professor, delivered a detailed lecture on rabies, covering:
- Early symptoms of the disease
- Wound cleaning
- Vaccination
- Necessary treatment following an animal bite
The workshop also included practical training on the use of rabies vaccine and Rabies Immunoglobulin (RIG), an essential component of post-exposure treatment. This training was conducted by Dr. Sugandh Memon, Dr. Imtiaz Hussain, Dr. Abdul Rahim Memon, and Dr. Muhammad Saleh Memon.
At the conclusion of the program, Prof. Dr. Rasool Bux Behan distributed certificates to the participants and faculty members.