MULTAN: Dawood Global Foundation (DGF) distributes 155 wheelchairs throughout Southern Punjab. 50 were donated to Sheikh Zyed Hospital Rahim Yar Khan, 50 to Bahawalpur Victoria Hospital and 55 Wheelchairs at Nishtar Hospital, Multan. This initiative aims to enhance accessibility and mobility for patients in need, furthering the foundation’s commitment to supporting healthcare and promoting inclusivity.
The distribution ceremonies were graced by various dignitaries and was graced by esteemed dignitaries Muhammad Saif, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Multan. The various MS of each hospital presided over the ceremonies, and at Nishtar Hospital, those present included Prof. Dr. Mehnaz Khakwani, Vice Chancellor of Nishtar Medical University and Hospital Multan;; Prof. Dr. Rashid Qamar Rao, Principal of Nishtar Medical University and Hospital Multan; Dr. Muhammad Kazim Khay, Medical Superintendent of Nishtar Hospital Multan; Dr. Muhammad Iqbal, Medical Superintendent of Ch Pervaiz Elahi Institute of Cardiology Multan; Dr. Abdul Wali, Secretary to VC; Muhammad Haneef, Member of Pakistan National Polio Plus Committee, Rotary International; Dr. Muhammad Zahid, AMS Purchase; Dr. Shahzaman, AMS M & R; and Dr. Ali Mehdi, AMS Burn Unit.
These wheelchairs are part of Dawood Global Foundation’s initiative and mission to distribute 10,000 wheelchairs to hospitals and paraplegics and with this donation, the project crosses 3,650 wheelchairs donated and distributed to date.
