ISLAMABAD, Nov. 17 (INP): A simple but dignified ceremony was organised at the High Commission for Pakistan in Canberra to present souvenirs to Prof. Dr. John S. Biggs and Mrs. Biggs to acknowledge their services in the field of medical education, family medicine training, assessment of post-graduate education and betterment of health system in Pakistan, says a message received here on Saturday.

The Steering Committee of Family Medicine and the Vice Chancellor of University of Health Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan had decided to present Professor and Mrs. Biggs these souvenirs as a mark of gratitude for their enormous work in Pakistan.

Speaking on the occasion, Pakistan High Commissioner Babar Amin thanked Prof. Biggs and his spouse for their selfless and valuable services to assist the government of Pakistan in the medical field.

He said that Dr. Biggs’ contributions will go a long way in enhancing medical services in Pakistan especially in the field of family medicine. He also lauded Dr. Biggs’ contributions in fostering friendly relations between the medical fraternity of Austral

The High Commissioner stated that Pakistani doctors were also rendering valuable services in Australia in various specialities. He added that the Australian medical institutions can further take advantage of the vast Human Resource potential of Pakistan in medical field including of doctors, paramedics and nurses.

Dr. Haroon Ahmad, Chair RWAV & Deputy Chair, RACGP Council, Victoria and Dr. Majid Nadeem Gondal, Chair IMG Committee and Member RACGP Council Victoria gave their presentations regarding family medicine in Pakistan and avenues of collaboration between health organisations of Australia and Pakistan

Prof. Biggs in his remarks thanked the government and High Commission for Pakistan for bestowing the honour on them. He stated that, the award is very special as it would remind them of their work aimed at illuminating people to deliver in the best possible way and therefore bring quality medical services to people.

Dr. Biggs stated that he would continue to provide inputs and recommendations to the government of Pakistan in the medical, paramedical and other health care sectors.