LAHORE, Jul 04 (APP):The Edhi Foundation provided free humanitarian and welfare services to thousands of people across Lahore without discrimination during June, according to a monthly performance report released by the organisation. An Edhi Foundation spokesperson said the organisation transported 4,741 patients and deceased persons through its free ambulance service during the month. Of these, 1,268 deceased individuals were shifted to their native homes, while the bodies of 31 accident …
Edhi Foundation assists thousands across Lahore in June
LAHORE, Jul 04 (APP):The Edhi Foundation provided free humanitarian and welfare services to thousands of people across Lahore without discrimination during June, according to a monthly performance report released by the organisation.
An Edhi Foundation spokesperson said the organisation transported 4,741 patients and deceased persons through its free ambulance service during the month. Of these, 1,268 deceased individuals were shifted to their native homes, while the bodies of 31 accident victims were transferred to mortuaries. The foundation also provided emergency transport to hospitals for 287 people injured in road and other accidents.
Under the Edhi Identification Programme, the foundation’s biometric team identified 22 previously unidentified bodies using its biometric system. During the month, the organisation buried 34 unidentified people, including 31 men and three women. Funeral preparations, including washing and shrouding, were also carried out for 62 deceased persons at the Edhi mortuary.
The report said 294 people are currently residing at the Edhi Home in Lahore, while 78 individuals were reunited with their families during June.
As part of its welfare initiatives, the foundation’s free meal programme served one nutritious meal daily to 11,335 deserving people across the city.
The spokesperson said the Edhi Foundation remains committed to carrying forward the humanitarian mission of its founder, Abdul Sattar Edhi, by serving people in need regardless of colour, race or religion. Citizens were also urged to contact the Edhi Control Room by dialling the emergency helpline 115 in case of any emergency or urgent situation.
