Islamabad, February 07, 2023 (PPI-OT):A 7.8-magnitude earthquake in south-eastern Turkiye and north-western Syria has affected millions of people. There has been extensive loss of life, property and infrastructure. More than 5,600 buildings have been flattened across several cities, including many multi-story apartment blocks that were filled with sleeping residents when the first quake struck.
The confirmed death toll across the two countries has soared above 4,300. The devastating earthquake needs our utmost attention and relief efforts for our brothers who stood with us at every moment of need and malady. Pakistan Islamic Medical Association (PIMA) is committed to provide medical assistance to earthquake affectees in collaboration with local doctor’s organizations in Turkiye.
For more information, contact:
Media Coordinator,
Pakistan Islamic Medical Association (PIMA)
Central Secretariat, 12-Shalimar Centre, 2nd Floor,
F-8 Markaz, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-2261943
Fax: +92-51-2857132
Cell: +92-332-5564935
Email: pima@dsl.net.pk, media.pima@gmail.com
Website: www.pima.org.pk