The Government of Japan has decided to extend financial support of $ 107,959 (approx. Rs.10 million) to Al-Mustafa Trust for the construction of a Physical Therapy Center in Gujrat, Punjab.
The agreement for the project was signed on 7th February 2013, at the Japanese Ambassador’s residence in Islamabad between H.E. Mr. Hiroshi OE, the Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan and Lt Gen (R) G.M. Malik, President of Al-Mustafa Trust.
The aim of the project is to address the lack of adequate physical rehabilitation services in the area, which renders those suffering from impairments unable to work and dependent upon others. It is estimated that once completed, the center will provide physical therapy services to nearly 25 patients per day at minimum charges, with a particular emphasis on the elderly, disabled and injured.
At the signing ceremony, Ambassador OE stressed that improving health services, especially in rural areas, is one of the priorities of Japan’s assistance policy towards Pakistan. He also expressed his hope that by providing good quality services at low prices, this project would help lessen the prevalence of physical maladies in the region, and further strengthen the existing friendly relations between the people of Japan and Pakistan