3-Day Systematic and Cochrane Review Workshop Successfully Conducted

The Health Services Academy (HSA), Islamabad, proudly hosted a 3-Day Systematic and Cochrane Review Workshop under the umbrella of NUMS from 15th to 17th July 2025. Organized by the Department of Public Health, the workshop aimed to strengthen research capacity in systematic reviews among early-career researchers and postgraduate students.

📍 Key Highlights:

• Hands-on training sessions led by experts in evidence synthesis and systematic review methodology.
• Interactive discussions on Cochrane review protocols, database searching, and data extraction tools.
• Networking opportunities that brought together researchers from diverse academic institutions and healthcare organizations.
• Active participation from postgraduate researchers, especially Master’s and PhD students.

🎯 Outcomes:

Participants gained practical experience in:

• Developing review protocols
• Conducting structured literature searches
• Using Cochrane tools and guidelines for quality appraisal and data management

The workshop received overwhelming appreciation from participants for its practical relevance, expert facilitation, and collaborative learning environment.

We extend our gratitude to all facilitators, participants, and organizers for making this workshop a great success.

For future workshops and training opportunities, stay connected with us at:
🌐 www.hsa.edu.pk
📞 +92-51-9255590-5