GMU joins hand with Russia's GEOTAR-Med to develop innovative tech in medical education
Gulf Medical University(GMU) signs MOU with GEOTAR-Med LLC, which is a leading company in Russia providing complex turnkey solutions for medical education, involving its own scientific and manufacturing divisions to develop, produce and advance exicting simulation equipment for education in healthcare professions.
The MOU signed between the two at Arab Health 2021 represented by Dr. Hossam Hamdy chancellor of Gulf medical university and Mr. Zalim Balkizov CEO of GEOTAR, aims at developing international collaboration in the field of medical education through technologies, innovations, experience exchange, practical evaluation, and validation of solutions for medical education, Co-development of effective methods in simulation, collaborative research, lectures, symposiums.
Prof Hossam Hamdy Chancellor of GMU Mentioned that this was an important collaboration which will develop New Innovative Technologies in the UAE as we share the same vision and values. Students from Gulf Medical University will have Better Practical Experience. The Students also will be exposed to Latest simulation Technologies Which help them in their Career growth. We are happy have such a partner and Collaborate and support them in anyways possible. We are very impressed with the quality of simulation provided by GEOTAR.
Mr. Zalim added that it’s not only about using the technology but how to make it effective and embed in the curriculum. Gulf Medical university is leading the way in educating students through use of technology and we are glad to have such a partner in Middle east and UAE.
Gulf Medical University (GMU) is a leading medical university owned by Thumbay Group which is based in the United Arab Emirates, with its own growing network of world-class academic institutions, hospitals and a dynamic research division, are constantly endeavoring to transform the University into a vibrant Academic Health System linking the best of medical education, healthcare and research.
The Gulf Medical University has 6 Colleges and 5 Institutes with 26 Accredited programs all Specialized in Health professions education. For More info Visit www.gmu.ac.ae
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Bombay HC to form high-powered committee on Mumbai air pollution
Mumbai (PTI): The Bombay High Court on Thursday said it would form a high-powered committee to oversee the compliance of measures to tackle air pollution in the Mumbai region, noting that the efforts taken so far by state and civic authorities are insufficient.
It was not criticizing anyone but wanted to ensure that "people should live in pure air," said a division bench led by Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar.
The HC had in October 2023 taken suo motu cognizance of the rising pollution in the metropolis "which was ranging between good, satisfactory, moderate poor, very poor and severe", the bench noted.
Directions were issued by the court on November 6, 2023, and suggestions were made for short-term, mid-term and long-term measures.
Since then, the HC has made observations expressing dissatisfaction about the steps taken by the Mumbai and Navi Mumbai civic bodies, the judges said.
The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) is simply "sailing on its affidavits," but the steps purportedly taken by it were not sufficient, the court stated.
Air pollution in Mumbai has not decreased, in fact it was reported to be very severe in December, said the judges.
"We have apprised ourselves of the previous orders, and find that compliances so far made by (municipal) corporations and MPCB are not sufficient and satisfactory," the court said.
The authorities might have taken serious steps but their results were not visible, it added.
The court expressed inability to examine all the affidavits filed by the municipal corporations and MPCB and reports submitted by an expert committee (formed in 2023), citing the "rising number of dockets and limited hours and time."
After hearing all the parties at length, the high court decided to form a high-powered committee led by a former Supreme Court judge to monitor the compliance of measures to tackle air pollution in Mumbai and the surrounding areas.
The committee should meet on a daily basis, the court said, adding that its members should be provided necessary facilities.
The bench also referred to a suggestion that the citizens affected by pollution should be compensated.
The lawyer for the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation said there are existing statutory bodies to look into this aspect.
"Maybe there are statutory bodies formed in Maharashtra, but then we have not come across any suggestion or action taken by such a body in the present proceedings..." the court said, adding that it was inclined to give "some powers" to the committee.
The court is expected to finalize the names of the committee members in its written order.
