To celebrate the International Labour Day, the Labour Welfare Department of Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT), Administration on Tuesday organized an event with a focus on worker’s welfare.
Spokesman of the Chief Commissioner Office, Nouman Nazir told this news agency that the event brought together the leaders of various labour unions, medical professionals, and workers from across the federal capital.
ICT arranges medical camps, scholarships to mark ‘Labour Day’
Those attended the event include Director General ICT, Asim Ayub Country Director for the International Labour Organization, and representatives from major labour groups like ICT Employees Welfare Association, CDA Mazdoor Union, and Pakistan Workers Federation.
A key feature of the event was the provision of free medical camps, set up by Premium Diagnostic, Al-Safa Eye Trust, and Dr Akbar Niazi Teaching Hospital.
ICT arranges medical camps, scholarships to mark ‘Labour Day’
Workers received eye test facility, besides dental check-up, and screening for cancer and other diseases.
In addition, Premier Diagnostics offered a 40% discount on medical services to more than 10,000 workers, and Dr Akbar Niazi Teaching Hospital also announced discounts of up to 50% on various treatments.
To further support the well-being of workers, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Labour Welfare Department and Hashoo Foundation to combat child labour.
