As the novel\ncoronavirus (COVID-19) spreads across Pakistan, the health system is\nincreasingly under pressure. One of the biggest issues being faced is the limited\navailability of free of cost testing for the destitute population. Realizing this as\nan urgent need, Jazz has donated PKR 8 million to Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and\nResearch Centre (SKMCH&RC), which shall fund 1000 COVID-19 tests. SKMCH&RC is a site designated for\nCOVID-19 testing and has so far conducted over 500 free of cost tests on those\nwho fulfilled the initial testing criteria. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This\ndonation is a part of the PKR 1.2 billion COVID-19 relief support that Jazz\nrecently announced. The support includes short to mid-term initiatives aimed to\nlimit the negative impact of the pandemic, primarily for the most vulnerable\ncommunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI understand that the policymakers are\ntrying their best to ensure adequate supply of testing equipment nationwide,\nbut we had to reach out to the private sector for urgent support. My greatest\ngratitude to Jazz for answering our call and supporting this humanitarian cause\nat a crucial stage. We will now revamp our testing efforts to clamp down on the\nvirus spreading beyond control,\u201d Dr. Faisal Sultan, CEO, Shaukat Khanum\nMemorial Trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SKMCH&RC has been at the forefront\nthroughout the outbreak and is watching this developing situation very closely.\nApart from being the designated testing site for the virus, the institution has\nalso agreed to provide beds for the treatment of patients with coronavirus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cJazz\nhas always been a strong supporter of SKMCH&RC and the ideology it stands\nfor. The decision to support the institution during this critical time was\nunanimous as we believe they can create a positive impact in the fight against\nthis pandemic,\u201d said Jazz CEO Aamir Ibrahim. \u201cAs the leading mobile operator, we\nhave a duty to support the health authorities and medical institutions during\nthese critical times by leveraging our resources, digital expertise and\nnationwide footprint. To every one of the heroes on our front lines, we thank\nyou.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jazz\nhas always supported SKMCH&RC and has, in the past, been one of the leading\nphilanthropists for the medical institution. The mobile operator chose to answer the call\nfor assistance during a time when every individual and corporate, alike, need\nto play their roles for the nation\u2019s benefit. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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