Hakeem Rizwan Hafeez Malik
Hakeem Rizwan Hafeez Malik SI TI (Urdu: حکیم رضوان حفیظ ملک; born 22 September 1956) is a Pakistani medical researcher, former President of National Council for Tibb and former Administrator/Authority of National Council for Tibb, Ministry of Health Government of Pakistan.[1][2][3]
Hakeem Rizwan Hafeez Malik حکیم رضوان حفیظ ملک | |
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 Dr. Arif Alvi awarding Hilal-i-Imtiaz to Hakeem Rizwan Hafeez Malik. | |
| Former Administrator/Authority, Health Ministry of Pakistan | |
| In office 2010–2013 | |
| Former President of the National Council for Tibb (NCT), Pakistan | |
| In office 2002–2007 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rizwan Hafeez Malik 22 September 1956 Lahore, Pakistan |
| Residence(s) | Islamabad, Pakistan |
| Profession | Medical researcher |
| Known for | Unani medicine |
| National Awards | Hilal-i-Imtiaz (2023) Sitara-i-Imtiaz (2013) Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (2007) |
Career
Hakeem Rizwan Hafeez Malik is a practitioner of Tibb-e-Unani in Pakistan.[1][4]
He has treated liver, stomach, asthma, gout arthritis, gynecological complications, pollen allergy and obesity. To promote general well-being and public awareness on health issues, he has been regularly appearing on Pakistan's ATV channel for last 7 years, advising people on health issues. He was the driving force behind implementation of a standard 5-year curriculum for bachelor's degree in Colleges of Tibb on the lines of MBBS curriculum medical degree. He conceived a plan for establishment of Tibb Complex, Research Center and a Botanical Garden for promotion of research in Tibb-e-Unani.
In 2018, a two-day symposium was arranged by the Faculty of Eastern Medicine, Hamdard University, Karachi, where Hakeem Rizwan Hafeez Malik was the chief guest, many physicians of Unani medicine shared their views and knowledge in Unani medicine with others.[4]
Awards and recognition
| Sitara-i-Imtiaz Recipient | |
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 Asif Ali Zardari awarding Sitara-i-Imtiaz to Hakeem Rizwan Hafeez Malik. | |
| Date | 23 March 2013 |
| Country | Islamic Republic of Pakistan |
| Presented by | Asif Ali Zardari |
- Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Star of Distinction) by the President of Pakistan in 2013.[5][6]
- Tamgha-i-Imtiaz (Medal of Distinction) by the Government of Pakistan in 2007.[7]
- Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Crescent of Excellence) by the President of Pakistan in 2023.[8]
References
- Peer Muhammad (16 May 2011). "Herbal medicine: Tibb export can earn Pakistan millions of dollars, says NCT (National Council of Tibb)". The Express Tribune (newspaper). Retrieved 23 August 2019.
- "Hakeem Rizwan Hafeez Malik (SI,TI)". National Council for Tibb website. Pakistan. Retrieved 23 August 2019.
- Abdul Rasheed Azad (22 June 2010). "Health Ministry reluctant to take action against National Council of Tibb Registrar". Retrieved 23 August 2019.
- "Unani medicine termed a holistic system of treatment". The News International (newspaper). 26 April 2018. Retrieved 23 August 2019.
- "Recognising excellence: Manto among 192 recipients of top civil awards". The Express Tribune (newspaper). Pakistan. 14 August 2012. Retrieved 23 August 2019.
- Hadi Aziz (14 August 2012). "Independence Day: President announces 192 civilian awards". The News Tribe. Pakistan. Retrieved 23 August 2019.
- Civil awards given Dawn (newspaper), Published 24 March 2007, Retrieved 23 August 2019
- "President confers Pakistan civil awards on 135 individuals". The Express Tribune. 23 March 2023. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
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