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HSA, Cochrane Pakistan hold research workshop

HSA, Cochrane Pakistan hold research workshop
ISLAMABAD, Oct 16 (APP): The Health Services Academy (HSA), in collaboration with Cochrane Pakistan and the Research Cell of Dental College HITEC IMS, has organized a one-day workshop to strengthen research skills in systematic reviews, meta-analysis and evidence-based healthcare.
Held on October 15 at Dental College HITEC IMS, the workshop titled “Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: From Evidence to Impact” brought together 26 participants to enhance their capacity in evidence synthesis and the preparation of manuscripts for publication.
Prof. Dr. Humaira Mahmood, Focal Person for the HSA–Cochrane Pakistan Collaboration, facilitated the workshop, guiding participants on key aspects of systematic reviews and meta-analysis.
The training aimed to strengthen participants’ research competencies and enable them to produce high-quality evidence to support informed healthcare decisions.
The HSA reaffirmed its commitment to building research capacity and promoting evidence-informed healthcare practices in Pakistan through academic collaboration and professional training.

Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)