Role in Dengue Epidemic 2011
In 2011 when the province of Punjab faced an epidemic of dengue, he was appointed by the government to head a group of experts to draw up treatment protocols and algorithms for its management. This group of experts (DEAG) Dengue expert advisory group was instrumental in training of family physicians, doctors and paramedics and publication of GCP (good clinical practice) guidelines for the management of dengue. For his efforts during this epidemic he was decorated with Tamgha-e-Imtiaz in August 2012. Soon afterwards he got promoted in recognition of the meritorious services rendered by him during the epidemic.
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