KARACHI: Future Trust has donated Rs1.5 million to International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University of Karachi, for a study on vertical transmission of the coronavirus.

ICCBS director Prof Dr Iqbal Choudhary received the cheque from an executive of the non-profit organisation, said the ICCBS spokesman on Saturday. The donation is part of the NGO`s drive to explore long-term solutions to mitigate the long-term health impact of the virus through medical and technological research and development.-APP