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Regional Activities
P&M has also taken an active role in the rehabilitation and reconstruction
in Afghanistan. With its branch office in Kabul and established network
in the regions, the
division has successfully executed many projects since 2002. P&M aims to further
strengthen its presence in the neighboring country and play an active part in its
path to recovery.
The division has been awarded contracts for supply of medical equipment to over
100 clinics, consumables & parts for medical equipment, construction machinery,
vehicles, rehabilitation of the public bus network, establishment of the Civil Aviation
workshop, etc. With M/s Missionpharma’s cooperation, P&M is now one of the top
major suppliers of Pharmaceutical Products to the Ministry of Public Health and other
major NGOs in Afghanistan and has supplied medicines worth over US $3.0 million
in the last two years.
P&M formed an entity
to provide maintenance and training services for operating medical equipment at the Afghan
National Army hospitals and clinics throughout Afghanistan
in 2005. The JV is the only entity
in Afghanistan that has a total staff of
36 BMETs capable
of working anywhere in Afghanistan. The JV can deliver and implement systems for
medical equipment care and inventory management, effectively communicate, work with
and train the local staff at Afghan medical facilities and supply
equipment together with the proper maintenance support to ensure a long-life of the medical
equipment.
Community Service Activities
In the aftermath of the tragic earthquake on October 8th, 2005, the P&M, with
the support of its International Principals, has actively been involved in the rehabilitation
and reconstruction of the earthquake affected areas. Donations in the form of construction
machinery and funds through the Red Cross as well as other International agencies
were made by various Partners. JBL would like to extend its utmost gratitude
to those who have extended their helping hand to the people of Pakistan affected
by this tragic event.
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