FJMU alumni oversee relief work in flood-hit area

LAHORE:The Fatima Jinnah Medical University's (FJMU) alumni and senior faculty, on Sunday, concluded its two-day visit to Kashani Basti, District Rajanpur with the purpose to oversee the progress of rehabilitation efforts initiated after the destructive floods in 2022.

As part of the concluding activity of FJMU's Annual International Scientific Conference 2023, the FJMU delegation accompanied by the Custom Healthcare Society oversaw this initiative during their visit. The delegation was led by Vice-Chancellor Prof Khalid Masud Gondal also included Dr Asif Mahmood Jah, patron of the Custom Healthcare Society, Dr Hibba Haider, Dr Fizza Rafiq, Dr Fauzia Anwer, and other members.

This included various activities, beginning with a medical camp, where the team provided healthcare services to the locals. They also visited the local school, engaged with teachers, students, and exchanged gifts.

The women of the community displayed their needlecraft. To support their economic sustainability, the team purchased these crafts, recognising them as a means of income generation. Moreover, they inaugurated a local shop within the community, aiming to support local businesses. Additionally, they provided practical assistance to a vendor by presenting a cart to help establish a sustainable source of income. To further aid the community, goats were donated to allow locals to produce milk and start a herd.

In the realm of humanitarian support, more than 300 households were provided with warm clothes and blankets, addressing essential needs within the community. The alumni expressed their satisfaction and gratitude for the effective use of their donation funds, emphasising their appreciation for FJMU and Custom Healthcare Society's efforts.