APPNA to send key medical items to Pakistan

WASHINGTON: The Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America (APPNA) is working with the Pakistani Embassy and its consulates across the United States to arrange urgently needed medical items, including protective medical clothing, ventilators and diagnostic kits for use in Pakistan, which is fighting to stem the spread of coronavirus pandemic.

Pakistan's Ambassador to the US, Asad Majeed Khan, has been in regular contact with APPNA and other leading community organisations to mobilise funds and raise awareness in Pakistani-American community, an Embassy press release said.

In a video conference with APPNA members, the ambassador apprised them about shortages of essential medical supplies including life-saving equipment, screening kits and protective gears in Pakistan. He also lauded the role of Pakistani-American physicians who are working on the front lines during the current crisis and encouraged them to donate in cash and kind for the coronavirus affectees, both in the US as well as in Pakistan.