Dawood Hercules Corporation Chairman Hussain Dawood on Thursday pledged Rs1 billion to bolster efforts by various organisations, including his own foundation, to fight the coronavirus pandemic.
Mr. Hussain Dawood said, “We are committed to helping solve some of the most pressing issues of our time and it is incumbent upon us to serve our nation best when it needs us most. These are our fundamental values, that continue to be at the core of what we strive to achieve.”
He emphasized that we must work on several fronts concurrently. The need of the hour is to target on reducing the spread and impact of this virus. “Our group will focus on,
- disease prevention, with a major focus on testing and diagnostics;
- protecting and enabling healthcare practitioners and other key workers, who are at the frontline of the fight against this pandemic;
- enabling patient care and facilities; and,
- bolster livelihoods and sustenance of the most deserving in society.
The Dawood foundation hopes that the donation can set a precedent for other businessmen to come forth and donate to the government in the country’s time of need.
The announcement of the PKR 1 billion donation was confirmed by the Dawood Foundation through a press release regarding the objectives and purpose of the donation.
