Islamabad, July 07, 2020 (PPI-OT): President Dr. Arif Alvi has asked Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) to further increase its outreach and provide medical help to the people affected by Coronavirus. He underlined the need for enhanced coordination among PRCS, Ministry of National Health Services and NDMA so as to effectively respond to Covid-19 Pandemic. He gave these directions during a presentation given by Chairman PRCS, Mr. Abrar-ul-Haq, at Aiwan-e-Sadr today.
The Chairman PRCS highlighted the steps taken by his organization with regard to provision of food and health services to the families affected by Covid-19. He informed that PRCS had supported ten thousand families by providing Rs. 16,000/- to each family. “Similarly, food ration have been distributed among thousands of families, besides providing Personal Protective Equipments to doctors and nurses”, he added. The President lauded the efforts and contribution made by the PRCS for providing food rations and medical assistance to the people affected by Covid-19.
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