Covid-19

What We Do

COVID-19

Covid-19 Support to Health Department & Hospitals

With the spiraling increase in number of confirmed cases at the peak of COVID-19 pandemic, the patients who required intensive care were increasing exponentially putting extra burden on already crippling and fragile health system in Pakistan. KnK Japan with the benevolent donation of people of Japan along with its Local partner, FWA worked determinedly to provide the requisite health equipment and personal protection gears for the medical and paramedical staff working in different Tertiary Health Care centers in Hazara Division i.e., District and Divisional Headquarter hospitals and Quarantine centers established by Government of Pakistan (GOP).

Supporting Education During The COVID-19 Outbreak

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted global interconnectedness and the disparities in its impact, especially in education. Privileged students found alternatives to closed schools, while disadvantaged ones were left behind, exposing inequities in access to resources like online tools and supportive learning environments. The crisis forced a shift to remote learning, requiring adaptation by students and teachers, with marginalized groups facing the greatest challenges in keeping up.

Covid-19 Support to Education Department

KnK Japan supported the resumption of education in compliance with government safety guidelines. We provided essential medical supplies and personal protective gear to healthcare facilities and workers. Distribution of hygiene materials and food packages to vulnerable communities affected by job loss and poverty during the hard time.

Achievements

KnK Japan has made significant contributions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic by providing health equipment and protective kits to various medical facilities in Pakistan. In the first batch of distribution on April 20, 2020, they delivered supplies to King Abdullah Teaching Hospital Mansehra and Ayub Medical Complex (AMC) Abbottabad. The second batch was handed over to the District Health Officer (DHO) Mansehra and AMC Abbottabad on May 21, 2020, in a ceremony attended by notable government officials including Deputy Commissioner Mansehra, Mr. Aurangzeb Haider, and Assistant Commissioner Mansehra, Ms. Talat Fahd. The third batch was given to AMC Abbottabad on June 20, 2020.

Impact of Medical Supplies in Rural Areas

KnK Japan has provided essential medical equipment and protective gear to District Health Offices, which in turn have supplied these resources to hospitals, quarantine centers, and Basic Health Units. This support has significantly improved the safety and confidence of doctors and paramedics treating COVID-19 patients. Additionally, health staff equipped with protection kits and quality masks are now more actively involved in identifying and safely transporting COVID-19 patients from rural areas to hospitals. Prior to this support, health workers faced concerns regarding their own safety due to a lack of protective gear while handling COVID-19 cases.

Covid -19 Support to Communities

KnK Japan concentrated on educating local communities about COVID-19 for their safety against the virus. Utilizing social media platforms, we spread awareness through a network of 1000 young volunteers. Additionally, KnK Japan provided food packages to at-risk groups including orphans, widows, and transgender individuals, collaborating with local partners to prevent hunger and malnutrition.