On the directions of Lahore Waste Management Company Managing Director Rao Imtiaz Ahmad, the department has adopted all preventive measures to combat coronavirus.
The department has given all PPE’s (personal protective equipment’s) to field workers to ensure their health and safety. A special screening activity of workers was carried out at Allah Ho Chowk, Johar town in which PTI senior leader Ijaz Chaudhary participated along with LWMC GM Operations Sohail Malik, Communication Department Head Jamil Khawar, Senior Manager Operations Murtaza Chaudhary, Manager Operations Rana Faisal, Zonal Officer Saud Gondal.
Ijaz Chaudhry appreciated the efforts of LWMC during this coronavirus pandemic and stated LWMC as front line soldiers fighting against the pandemic. The GM operations stated that purpose of the screening is to ensure that workers are not affected by the virus and if so they will be given immediate medical relief and will be taken off from the field.
He appealed the citizens not to make unnecessary movements in the city and to dispose of waste properly. Talking on the occasion, the GM stated that more than 700 vehicles and 8000 workers are performing their duty in the field to ensure a clean and healthy environment. Moreover under the supervision of PTI leader Ijaz Chaudhary and officers of LWMC, Allah Ho Chowk and its neighbouring area was washed with disinfectant. LWMC spokesperson stated that citizens can dial LWMC helpline 1139 or can use mobile based application for waste related complaints.
