AFPGMI delegation visits ESD
LAHORE: A delegation of 32 Armed Forces Post Graduate Medical Institute (AFPGMI) students and officers headed by Course Director Brig Nafeesa Khan visited the Emergency Services Department (ESD) headquarters and academy on Wednesday.
The purpose of visit was to understand role, functions, operational aspects of Emergency Services Department focusing on imparting contemporary knowledge on modern concepts and practices of techniques of pre-hospital healthcare management.
They witnessed ongoing specialised training activities for medical and trauma emergencies, management of fire and hazmat emergencies, collapsed structure search and rescue and water rescue and flood emergencies.
The Secretary ESD Dr Rizwan Naseer briefed them about Emergency Services Reforms in Pakistan and Rescue 1122, which today is an integrated Emergency Services model for South Asia after getting United Nations INSARAG certification. Due to this certification, Rescue 1122 responded Turkiye earthquake and saved several precious lives.
On behalf of the AFPGMI delegation, Lt-Col M Fiaz stated that the Rescue 1122 exhibited exceptional professionalism, courage and dedication, which have truly made a difference in the society. The rapid response of Rescue teams on the ground has provided much needed support to the community. The emergency response generated by Rescue 1122 have been truly amazing for the entire community.
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