Buner, Sunday — Mr. Habib Malik Orakzai, Chairman of the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Branch, visited the flood-affected villages of District Buner to review ongoing relief and response operations.
During his visit, Mr. Orakzai inspected two Mobile Health Units established by PRCS to provide free medical consultations, essential medicines, and health awareness sessions to the affected population. He also visited the Water Treatment Plant installed in Bishonri village, one of the worst-hit areas, to ensure access to safe and clean drinking water for flood-affected families.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Orakzai reaffirmed PRCS’s commitment to stand with the people of Buner in their time of need. He highlighted that timely medical support, safe water, and essential relief items remain critical for preventing disease outbreaks and reducing further suffering in disaster-stricken communities.
Mr. Orakzai expressed his deep gratitude to the Honorable Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, PRCS National Headquarters, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the Norwegian Red Cross (NorCross), the German Red Cross (GRC), as well as the Governments of Sindh and Balochistan, for their generous support and solidarity with the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during this humanitarian emergency. He stressed that this collective support has enabled PRCS to reach thousands of vulnerable families with life-saving assistance.
The PRCS teams, with support from volunteers and community members, have been actively engaged in emergency health services, safe water supply, food distribution, and hygiene promotion across the affected areas. Thousands of people have already benefitted from these interventions.
Mr. Orakzai also appreciated the tireless efforts of PRCS staff, volunteers, and partners in responding swiftly to the crisis, and appealed for continued cooperation to strengthen relief and recovery measures in the coming weeks.
