PESH AWAR: A delegation of German donor agency GIZ and its partner organisation National Sabawun visited Paraplegic Centre Peshawar (PCP), an institution dedicated to comprehensive physical and psychosocial rehabilitation of people with spinal cord injuries.

The delegation, impressed by the performance of the centre, lauded it as a flagship project of the provincial government and assured it of full cooperation.

In their remarks, the officials highlighted PCP`s decades-long service under the government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, providing free rehabilitation services to patients from Pakistan and neighbouring Afghanistan. Theyacknowledged that the centre operated on a limited budget, yet had set an exemplary standard for developing countries, deserving support at every level.

During the visit, GIZ senior adviser Mohammad Hashim Khan and Sabawun chief executive officer Tariq Khan along with their teams were briefed by head of the centre Dr Syed Mohammad Ilyas.

The presentation outlined the centre`s services, current needs and future plans. Following the briefing, PCP director of rehabilitation Ameer Zeb, deputy director assistive technology Mansoor Golra and strategic adviser Anwar Panezai guided the guests through various sections and wards of the centre.The delegation interacted with specialists and practitioners, gaining insights into their methodologies for patient care and rehabilitation. GIZ officials appreciated the centre`s integrated approach to physical, mental and psychological recovery under one roof.

The visitors also toured the PCPmanaged customised wheelchair and assistive devices production unit in Hayatabad Industrial Estate. They were briefed on the unit`s research, designing, and manufacturing processes, which cater to the specific needs of people with disabilities, including age-and gender-appropriate wheelchairs and assistive tools. Bureau Report