Sindh govt takes control of 40 water filtration plants from Indus Hospital
By Mukhtar Alam KARACHI: Indus Hospital and Health Network (IHNN) operating through philanthropic efforts, and also partnering various projects with the Sindh government, on September 9 handed control of as many as 40 water filtration plants to the government’s health department to ensure sustained operation. At a relevant ceremony held at Government Hospital Shah Faisal, Sindh Health Minister Dr Azara Fazal Pechuho held that the new installation of said filter plants, 80% of which are based on solar energy, was a crucial development in addressing waterborne diseases issue. "This initiative underscores the importance of collaborative efforts in addressing humanitarian crises and highlights the commitment of all stakeholders towards improving public health and infrastructure resilience," Dr Azra mentioned in her brief ceremony address. Dr Mah Talat, the executive director of the Community Health Directorate at IHHN, informed the attendees that following the devastatin...