Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) arranged a commemoration event to mark the commissioning of nine ambulances donated by the Embassy of Japan GGP (Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects) Unit in Islamabad and the Society for Promotion of Japanese Diplomacy (SPJD) in Tokyo.
The handover ceremony for the ambulances took place at the PRCS National Headquarters after a 3-day specialized training session. The event was attended by prominent figures, including Chairman PRCS Sardar Shahid Ahmed Laghari, PRCS Treasurer Irshad Mehmood, member of PRCS managing body Brig (Retd) Abdul Hadi, Secretary General Muhammad Abaidullah Khan, Counselor of the Embassy of Japan Ishii Kensuke, officials from the Japan Embassy, SPJD trainers, as well as PRCS officers and volunteers.
During the 3-day training, the SPJD delegation from Japan provided specialized training to PRCS drivers, first aiders, and relevant volunteers in Emergency Medical Services (EMS). This training aimed to ensure the optimal utilization of the donated ambulances and enhance the capabilities of PRCS in providing efficient emergency medical services. At the closing ceremony held at the PRCS National Headquarters, Chairman PRCS Sardar Shahid Ahmed Laghari expressed gratitude to the Embassy of Japan GGP Unit and the Society for Promotion of Japanese Diplomacy for their generous donation of ambulances.
