Pakistan Taking Lead In Respectful Handling Of Bodies: Speakers
Fakhir Rizvi Published August 01, 2016 | 06:34 PM
ISLAMABAD,(UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 1st Augst,2016) : The participants of a five-day course organized by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRD) here on Monday said that Pakistan was taking lead in the respectful handling of bodies in emergencies.
The course titled "Handling dead bodies with respect and dignity in emergencies," is being attended by emergency responders from Afghanistan, Ecuador, Indonesia, Iran, Lebanon, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Viet Nam, who will share their expertise in tragedies. The event was jointly inaugurated by the Member Operations National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Brig.
Ishtiaq Ahmed and head of ICRC delegation in Pakistan Reto Stocker. Brig. Ishtiaq Ahmed highlighted the steps taken by the government of Pakistan to improve response of the department dealing emergencies. "After a disaster, large or small, all victims should be recovered and identified for a number of reasons, ranging from the needs of the family to paying compensation or sorting out legal formalities," he added. Head of ICRC delegation in Pakistan Reto Stocker acknowledged that Pakistan had improved its capacity to handle the dead in recent emergencies.
"We face frequent disasters in Pakistan and in the region.
We need to prepare for disasters, and that includes how to handle the bodies of victims with respect," said Reto Stocker. He also reiterated that the ICRC's support for establishing a centre of excellence for the corpse management in Pakistan and the organization's willingness to provide technical expertise to help government institutions and private organizations improve even further. Since 2010, the ICRC has organized 12 courses in Pakistan and trained more than 340 emergency responders and forensic specialists. Each course covers the core principles of the body management, focussing on new techniques and technologies of identifying and handling the victims with respect and dignity, besides minimizing the trauma of bereaved families.
The course also familiarizes the challenges that commonly hamper communications and coordination in the aftermath of complex emergencies.
Related Topics
Recent Stories
Currency Rate In Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal Rates On 5 May 2024
Today Gold Rate in Pakistan 05 May 2024
Bugti assures transporters for addressing their problems
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mohammad Ishaq Dar meets foreign min ..
3 drug peddlers arrested, hashish recovered
1496,990 children given polio drops in five days: DC
Six terrorists killed, hideout busted in N Waziristan IBO: ISPR
Pakistan, Qatar agree to further expand trade, investment ties
Sindh cabinet approves Rs177.5m to strengthen, mobilize various wings of police
Faisal Karim Kundi takes oath as new KP Governor
Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Chaudhry seeks more vibrant ..
Tahaffuz Manzil Foster Home providing care & support to homeless children
More Stories From Pakistan
-
Raids being conducted to check prices of essential items to provide relief to citizens: DC
1 hour ago -
Combating Animals’ Theft: PAITS emerges as shield against animal theft
1 hour ago -
Public parks being upgraded to facilitate citizens: DG PHA
1 hour ago -
'Jashan-e-Bahran' to start at Allama Iqbal Park from May 7
1 hour ago -
Two kids die after falling into pond
1 hour ago -
Attique posted as Director Bahawalpur Arts Council
2 hours ago
-
Dry weather likely to persist in city
2 hours ago -
Hajj without official permission strictly forbidden under Islamic principles, legal regulations: Ash ..
2 hours ago -
Ambassador Amna presides over a poetry recital event in Brussels, emphasizes upon cultural exchanges
2 hours ago -
Voice for Voiceless to organize pets show on May 5
2 hours ago -
577 criminals held in Sargodha
2 hours ago -
IFA carries out 1158 inspections; imposes fines over Rs 3.5 mln in ICT
2 hours ago