ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Minister of National Food Security and Research, Prof. Dr. Kausar Abdulla Malik, and Chairman of Higher Education Commission (HEC) Prof. Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad have inaugurated the ANSO-PAS-MAAP Conference on Pathogen Transmission beyond Borders: Understanding the Complexities of Cross-species Infectious Diseases, a statement said on Monday.
Pakistan: Minister, HEC Chairman Inaugurate Pathogen Conference
The conference was jointly organized by the Alliance of International Science Organization (ANSO), Pakistan Academy of Sciences (PAS), and Monbukagakusho-MEXT Alumni Association of Pakistan (MAAP) on Monday at the Auditorium of the Pakistan Academy of Sciences.
Over the course of the three-day conference, a consortium of Forty distinguished scholars, including International and National renowned converged their collective expertise to deliberate upon the imperative facets of cross-species infectious diseases. A total of Thirty Six meticulously curated posters will be presented spanning an array of thematic explorations centered around the pathogen transmission beyond borders.
A cohort exceeding 450 academicians, esteemed researchers, scientist, and postgraduate scholars hailing from both national and global academic landscape have also registered to attend in the intellectual discourse encompassed by this conference through physical and virtual presence.
The conference’s findings and recommendations, with profound academic and scientific importance, were shared with national and global bodies actively engaged in the key sphere of diseases surveillance and mitigating the potential consequences of pathogen transmission across the borders and other related tasks.
Prof. Dr. Tasawar Hayat Secretary General of the Pakistan Academy of Sciences warmly welcomed the Chief Guest, scientists, and notable speakers. In his address, he explained the pivotal role played by the Academy in empowering the intellectual endeavors of Pakistani scientists, researchers and academicians.
Specifically, he underlined the Academy’s pledge to fostering cutting-edge research and development across diverse scientific disciplines, with far-reaching implications in critical domains such as energy, healthcare, and technology.
Distinguished Chief Guest Prof. Dr. Kausar Abdulla Malik Federal Minister of National Food Security and Research also attended the conference. He said that inter-specie pathogen transmission is a silent but key force that impacts not only the stability of the entire world but also the health of citizens. He lauded the efforts of event organizers for putting their efforts in organizing such a significant event.
Prof. Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad also talked about the importance of the event theme. In his discourse, he discussed regarding the impact of zoonotic infections including different viruses, and how this platform serves the aim of knowledge sharing and awareness.
During the inaugural speech, Prof. Dr. Khalid Mahmood Khan (President PAS) extended his congratulations to the collaborating institutions and the dedicated organizing team for their commendable endeavors in organizing this event. He also addressed the audience, shedding light on recent outbreaks instigated by the transmission of pathogens across international boundaries.
