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Punjab to focus on healthcare, education

Ferozepur: The Punjab Government has identified healthcare and education as two major key areas of thrust, wherein concerted efforts were being made by the Government with active support of private establishments to bring the overall standards at par with the best in the world, stated Rural Development and Panchayat Minister Ranjit Singh Brahmpura on Sunday.

After inaugurating International Dental Research workshop on the premises of Genesis Institute of Dental Sciences and Research here, he said the first of its kind international workshop on research in dental sciences would immensely benefit the local practicing doctors and students pursuing dentistry for treating the patients in much better way.

He lauded the contribution of GIDAR in bringing world class dental education in part of Punjab.

Prof. Jocelyne Feine, Director Graduate Studies, Mcgill University Canada and Prof. Angus W. G. Walls from School of Dental Sciences, Newcastle University, UK were the keynote speakers on the occasion.

In her address, Jocelyne emphasised the need for greater participation in the modern research techniques. -- PTI

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