Pakistan contributes life-saving medical equipment to Bangladesh’s response to COVID-19

The Ahsania Mission Cancer and General Hospital in Dhaka has received life-saving equipment from the Pakistan High Commission in Dhaka. Ten ventilators, 20 C-PAP breathing aid machines, 10 beds, an elevator for the Hospital building, and a van for the Covid ward staff are among the items that will be used in a separate Covid ward of the Hospital.

High Commissioner Imran Ahmed Siddiqui handed over financial assistance to President, Ahsania Mission, Kazi Rafiqul Alam for locally sourced items this afternoon.

On this occasion, High Commissioner Siddiqui underscored Pakistan’s vision of regional partnerships for peace and sustainable development while reiterating its commitment to addressing the impact of the pandemic jointly with the regional countries particularly Bangladesh with which it enjoyed fraternal ties.

The High Commissioner recalls a phone chat between Prime Minister Imran Khan and Prime Minister Shaikh Hasina about the consequences of the Covid outbreak last year.

In terms of regional collaboration, the High Commissioner stated that Pakistan had provided $3 million to the SAARC Covid-19 Emergency Fund to aid regional efforts in the battle against  Corona Virus.

“Our cooperation with Ahsania Mission Cancer and General Hospital is a robust expression of solidarity and support to Bangladeshi sisters and brothers in their fight against Covid. It is also a testament to Pakistan’s strong commitment to promotion of regional cooperation under SAARC,” High Commissioner Siddiqui added.

President of the Ahsania Mission, Kazi Rafiqul Alam, thanked the Pakistan High Commission for their prompt assistance and updated the High Commissioner on the Hospital’s numerous programs.

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