Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) and ChildLife Foundation have united their efforts to introduce an advanced telemedicine service across more than 200 telemedicine satellite and emergency centers in Pakistan. This transformative partnership aims to bring accessible healthcare services to remote areas using cutting-edge telecom solutions.
The collaboration was marked by a ceremony held at ChildLife Foundation’s Emergency Center within Karachi’s Civil Hospital, where Zarrar Hasham Khan, Group Chief Business Solutions Officer of PTCL & Ufone 4G, and Dr. Ahson Rabbani, CEO of ChildLife Foundation, presided.
Notable attendees included Basharat Qureshi, Group VP Enterprise PTCL, Umar Farooqi, Group Director Enterprise PTCL, Syed Ali Hussain, GM Information Technology at ChildLife Foundation, and Shahzad Zaki, GM Communications at ChildLife Foundation, alongside other dignitaries.
PTCL’s state-of-the-art connectivity solutions, coupled with their advanced managed services, are being deployed to empower ChildLife Foundation’s telemedicine centers with modern technology.
During the ceremony, Zarrar Hasham Khan emphasized, “Our partnership with ChildLife Foundation underscores PTCL’s commitment to supporting the well-being of the nation’s children. As a leading national company, PTCL is at the forefront of digital transformation efforts across Pakistan.”
He further added, “By forging such alliances, PTCL continues to play a pivotal role in enhancing telecom infrastructure, offering secure and innovative solutions to the healthcare sector. This aligns with our broader vision of contributing to the social development of the country.”
Dr. Ahson Rabbani, CEO of ChildLife Foundation, highlighted the significance of the partnership by stating, “Our collaboration with PTCL marks a substantial leap in leveraging technology to bridge healthcare disparities in underserved regions. These Telemedicine Satellite Centers, powered by PTCL’s advanced communication solutions, empower remote communities with access to expert pediatric consultations, effectively breaking down previous barriers to quality healthcare.”
Dr. Rabbani emphasized the commitment of ChildLife Foundation in ensuring that geographical constraints do not compromise a child’s health. This joint endeavor underscores their dedication to driving positive change through innovation and accessible healthcare.
The collaboration between PTCL and ChildLife Foundation underscores their unwavering dedication to providing exceptional emergency healthcare services to children across Pakistan. This agreement mirrors the dynamic growth within the realms of ICT and Security Solutions, laying a crucial foundation for Pakistan’s digital ecosystem.
