MCB donates Rs10mln equipment

LAHORE: MCB Bank has donated personal protection equipment (PPE) worth Rs10 million to the Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education (SH&ME) Department, government of Punjab for doctors and medical workers on the frontline in the battle against the deadly pandemic, a statement said on Saturday.

COVID-19 disease poses great danger for doctors and paramedics who handle and treat infected patients.

Due to this, there is immense pressure on the health sector and many healthcare facilities find themselves in the difficult position of providing sufficient essential protective equipment to their limited medical staff, it added.

Mian Mohammad Mansha, chairman of MCB Bank, formally handed over the donation of PPE to Dr Yasmin Raashid, minister for health, Punjab during a brief ceremony held at the MCB House, Lahore.

The donated PPE comprises N95 masks, protective clothing, latex examination gloves, protective glasses, head protective caps and shoe protective covers.

The consignment of PPE comprises locally sourced equipment and imported equipment that is FDA/CE/CNS certified and approved, it added.