Barrister Saif hails Paraplegic Centre’s services

PESHAWAR: Advisor to the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Information and Public Relations Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif on Sunday visited the Paraplegic Centre in the provincial capital and lauded the services being extended to the persons with disabilities (PWDs).

An official communique said the chief minister’s aide visited various sections and departments, including the physio gym, the orthotics department, the autism section, the clubfoot clinic and the occupational therapy gym.

Dr Saif praised the Paraplegic Centre as a unique national institution providing exceptional rehabilitation services for PWDs in Pakistan and the neighbouring country of Afghanistan. He highlighted the center’s significant role in rehabilitating individuals with spinal cord injuries and disabilities resulting from accidents, empowering them to lead productive lives through comprehensive training programs.

He further emphasized that the center’s in-house workshop manufactures high-quality, customized wheelchairs and supportive devices, tailored to meet the specific needs of persons with disabilities.

These locally produced aids align with modern standards, offering improved functionality and comfort. Barrister Saif recognized that these initiatives not only enhance the quality of life for individuals with disabilities but also promote their financial independence by enabling active participation in economic activities.

Commending the center’s exemplary contributions in rehabilitation and the production of customized assistive devices, Barrister Saif assured that the government would take serious measures to further develop this unique local industry. He also emphasized the provincial government’s commitment to prioritizing locally manufactured wheelchairs and supportive devices over imported ones, thereby promoting the indigenous industry and conserving valuable foreign exchange.