Pakistan provides medical equipment for Ahsania Mission hospital’s Covid ward

Pakistan has provided life-saving equipment to Ahsania Mission Cancer and General Hospital Dhaka's Covid ward.

The equipment includes 10 ventilators, 20 C-PAP breathing aid machines, 10 beds, an elevator for the hospital building, and a vehicle for the Covid ward staff, said Pakistan High Commission in Dhaka in a statement. 

High Commissioner Imran Ahmed Siddiqui handed over the cheque of financial assistance to Ahsania Mission President Kazi Rafiqul Alam for locally sourced items.

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 neighbouring countries. 

He recalled a telephone conversation between the PMs of the two countries last year on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

In the context of regional cooperation, the High Commissioner mentioned that Pakistan had contributed US$ 3 million to the SAARC Covid-19 Emergency Fund to support regional efforts in the common fight against coronavirus.

"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-19. It is also a testament to Pakistan's strong commitment to the promotion of regional cooperation under SAARC," he said.

President of Ahsania Mission Kazi Rafiqul Alam thanked the High Commission of Pakistan for their timely contribution and briefed him on various projects of the hospital.