Nadeem Khan
Department of Emergency Medicine, The Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan
[ 1 ] - The Current State of Poison Control Centers in Pakistan and the Need for Capacity Building
Background: Chemical exposure is a major health problem globally. Poison control centers (PCCs) play a leading role both in developed and developing countries in the prevention and control of poisonous chemical exposures. In this study, we aimed to assess the current state of PCCs in Pakistan and highlight capacity building needs in these centers. Methods: A cross-sectional survey of the two re...
[ 2 ] - Role of Non-Governmental Organizations in the Prevention and Control of Poisoning in Pakistan
Abstract: Introduction: Poisoning is an important public health issue globally. There are very few poison control centers in Pakistan with a very limited capacity to deal with poisoning emergencies. The aim of this study was to identify non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working for poison control and prevention in Pakistan and to assess their capacity an...
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