American British Sindhi Medical Network

The network of American, British and Sindhi health professionals - linking the physicians and surgeons across the continents and tying them together into harmonious, complimentary and productive relationship for health sector development and social uplift of Sindh. The American British Sindhi Medical Network (ABSMN) has been formed primarily by the health professionals of United States, United Kingdom and Sindh, having roots in Sindh (Pakistan). With the passage of time and expansion of networking process, doctors and other professionals from Europe, Middle East have joined, and will continue to join in, for the furtherance of the aims and objectives. This initiative is first of its kind which involves, among other modes of networking, the use of information technology and the internet to bring together the health professionals of the US, the UK, Europe, Middle East and Sindh for health promotion and social uplift in the target areas, which are primarily located in Sindh (Pakistan). Objectives To create and promote a non-political group of doctors and other professionals with genuine interest in, and constructive approach towards, the health and social problems of Sindh. To provide a discussion and communication forum on the net in the form an email group for all the members and interested individuals and organisations. To exchange views and information on developments in the field of medical and allied sciences and their clinical and public health applications, especially for Sindh, whenever possible and appropriate. To exchange views and opinions on medical case histories from Sindh and elsewhere. To enhance and promote medical education and research in Sindh, especially by contributing ideas and practical help. To extend help to medical students and doctors in their efforts to obtain postgraduate education and training abroad by providing relevant information and practical help. To provide appropriate guidance and help to those medical professionals, who are trying to go through examinations and courses outside Pakistan. To help in health promotion and better delivery of health care in Sindh, by providing policy ideas, proposals and guidelines, and through practical assistance, where possible. To participate in relief, disaster mitigation and other charitable and social projects in Sindh. To collaborate and assist organizations who are genuinely interested in helping social and medical problems of Sindh. To help local institutions in Sindh in developing links with similar organisations and institutions abroad in order to be able to collaborate with them in alleviating medical and social problems of Sindh.