ISLAMABAD: World Health Organisation (WHO) representative in Pakistan, Dr Palitha Mahipala on Friday handed over medical equipment and infection prevention and control supplies worth Rs4.48 million to Pims.

The supplies will strengthen infection prevention and control and case management at Pims hospital.

The donation included ECG machines, pulse oximeters, laryngoscope, leads, IBP cables and transducers for ventilators for the ICU, KF94 face masks, desktop computer, printer, laptop and office furniture. Addressing the ceremony, Dr Mahipala highlighted the importance of infection prevention and control measures for combating healthcare-associated infections and ensuring the quality and safety of health services delivery.

Published in Dawn, January 9th, 2021