President Dr Arif Alvi has called for developing an integrated network to effectively respond to the victims of national disasters and help prevent various diseases. He emphasized the need to train the students, at schools and college levels, in administering first aid during incidents and natural calamities.
Highlighting the importance of first aid, the President said that the provision of first aid could help in keeping the casualties from bad to worse. He added that timely medical intervention could help save 59% of the lives. He made these remarks while chairing a meeting of Managing Body of Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS), at Aiwan-e-Sadr, today. The meeting was attended by the members of the Managing Body, including Mr. Abrar ul Haq, Mr. Asif Bajwa, Dr. Irshad Muhammad and Brig (R) Dr. Mowadat Hussain Rana and other senior government’s officials.
Chairman PRCS, Mr. Abrar ul Haq, briefed the meeting about the role of PRCS in serving the humanity during crises. The meeting suggested various measures to strengthen the organization to promptly respond to victims of natural calamities. The President underlined the need for establishing linkages between PRCS and National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), public health sector and other governmental organizations to properly respond to the calamities. He advised PRCS to lead blood donation campaign to ensure availability of blood for patients in need. The President also asked the PRCS to enter into collaboration with Kamyab Jawan Programme for youth development of the country.
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