Topic of Research Seminar: The Risk Factors for Adverse Outcomes with COVID-19 Infections & Its Management
Abstract: We live in an age of rolling news and social media, where language matters more than ever. In the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of people lack basic information about how to keep themselves, their families, and their communities safe and well. Some don’t know what to do, and why to do it. Therefore, they might not be able to make informed decisions about how to behave – which won’t slow the spread of disease. Fear and anxiety about the ongoing pandemic have led to social stigma. The Lecture Would Help the Attendees Develop the Following Competencies: Advancing Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice | Psychological Safety | Accountability | Inter-Professional Education | Health Risk Assessment | Social Awareness | Responsible Decision Making | Patient Education & Safety | Health Education & Promotion.
Subject Field of Topic: Health and safety
Intended audience: This seminar is intended for the researchers and students, professionals, engineers, and managers from public and private sectors covering the domain of health education and promotion of occupational safety.
Name of Speaker: Dr. Farhan Abdul Rauf
Occupation/Designation of Speaker:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD), Physician (Rehabilitation, disability, and chronic illness)
- Doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) in public health, Professor (visiting) at University of Karachi
Email of Speaker: [email protected]
Research Group Weblink: http://who.int/pmnch/about/members/database/oophi/en/
Affiliation of Speaker: University of Karachi
Date and Venue: February 15, 2022, 1430 hrs to 1530 hrs, Seminar Hall, Institute of Environmental Sciences and Engineering (IESE), National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), H-12, Islamabad, Pakistan