LAHORE – The University of Health Sciences (UHS) Lahore and the University of Health Sciences Istanbul on Wednesday evening signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in research and faculty development.
The document was signed during a video link meeting of the faculty of both medical universities. Punjab Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique chaired the sitting via a direct link from Türkiye and signed the MoU on behalf of the UHS.
Earlier, the minister engaged in discussions with UHS faculty along with Turkish health experts via video link, where UHS Vice-Chancellor Professor Ahsan Waheed Rathore provided a briefing on medical education in Punjab. The meeting was also attended by Pro Vice-Chancellor Professor Nadia Naseem and other faculty members from UHS Lahore, while Dr. Onur Güner, Secretary General and former Director General of the University of Health Sciences Istanbul, along with other faculty members, represented the Turkish side. The prominent Turkish politician Kemalettin Aydın also participated via video link.
Khawaja Salman Rafique emphasized the importance of transparency in the Punjab Health Department, noting that UHS Lahore is leading among the seven medical universities in Punjab. He expressed the desire to further strengthen academic ties between the University of Health Sciences Lahore and the University of Health Sciences Istanbul, particularly given the current challenging economic conditions. He highlighted the need for collaboration in research, faculty development, and student training, and expressed a keen interest in benefiting from the expertise of the Turkish medical university.
Dr. Onur Güner noted that the University of Health Sciences Istanbul is pioneering new paths in the field of research. He praised Pakistani mangoes and requested some to be sent from Lahore, to which the UHS Vice-Chancellor promised to send Chonsa and Anwar Ratol mangoes.
