LAHORE – Punjab Health Minister Professor Dr. Yasmin Rashid has said thatin a landmark development in the history of scientific research inPakistan, scientists from University of Health Sciences (UHS) hassuccessfully cloned biological skin which is far low cost than importedcloned skin.
She revealed this while addressing to Anatomical Scientific Conference heldat UHS here on Saturday.
“Bravo Pakistani Scientists!” she exclaimed. “Previously we had beenspending millions of dollars on importing biological skin but now the samewould be available on only at the cost of Rs. 720 in Pakistan” she praised.
The Minister extended her cordial greeting to the Vice Chancellor of UHSProfessor Javed Akram for patronizing research work under his institution.She also emphasized the need of research based education in PakistaniUniversities.
“I am aware of shortage of faculties at medical teaching institutions andwould leave no stone unturned to address the issue” reiterated YasminRashid. She categorically pointed out that “We have to start counseling themedical students from the day first”. “Only earning money was not panacea,young doctors should adopt medical profession as passion” she advised.
“Unfortunately cheques amounting Rs. 80 billion released by previous Punjabgovernment were dishonored and we made them honored when we took over” sheregretted. “The money of national exchequer must be utilized on massesonly. I would not allow anyone to spend budget of health department onprojects like Metro Orange Line Train” pledged the minister.
While recalling her period as professional medical practitioner she saidthat she came in to politics after settling her kids. “I am now 68, have noambition to earn money from present portfolio” concluded Yasmin Rashid.