PRCS to help set up isolation wards

Islamabad: The Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) on Monday decided to approach all provincial governments to launch collective efforts to tackle the threat of Coronavirus in the country. In this regard, it has appealed to the provincial governments to identify hospitals in their respective regions wherein PRCS will help set up isolation wards for any patients affected by the disease.

The decision was taken at a meeting of the Executive Committee chaired by PRCS Chairman Abrar-ul-Haq. The meeting reviewed ongoing projects of the PRCS, especially the awareness campaign launched to sensitize people about Coronavirus. Under the campaign launched in collaboration with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and other Movement partners, awareness sessions are being arranged at different institutions to spread information about risks associated with the disease as well necessary precautions. Professional training will be imparted to the medical staff and volunteers to handle the threat.

The Executive Committee reviewed Vulnerability to Resilience (V2R) project being implemented by PRCS in four districts of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. It reaffirmed commitment to confront all challenges in timely and smooth implementation of the project and make it a complete success.

The Committee decided to utilise a donation of $200,000 given by the Red Cross Society of China for rehabilitation of floods affectees of Balochistan, creating multi-faceted livelihood opportunities for them. It also approved a 90-day blood donation plan envisioned by Abrar-ul-Haq. Under the plan, concerted efforts will be made to collect maximum blood donations in the wake of growing demand at hospitals. An awareness campaign to educate people about importance of voluntary non-remunerated blood donation is also part of the plan.

PRCS Vice-Chairman Naguib Ullah Malik, managing body members Dr. Jamal Nasir, Abdul Hadi, Secretary General Khalid bin Majeed, and senior officials of PRCS attended the meeting.