Recognition: Japanese government awards local clinic

Clinic provided free medical services to approximately 600,000 Afghan refugees and local residents of Peshawar.


Express November 02, 2011



The Japanese government has given an award to a local clinic for their outstanding contribution to promote friendship and goodwill between the peoples of Japan and Pakistan. A ceremony to present the award to Otsuka Welfare Clinic was held at the residence of Japanese Ambassador Hiroshi Oe on Tuesday, said a press release issued by the Japanese embassy on Monday.


The award was received by Otsuka Pakistan Chief Executive Officer Abid Hussain.

Ambassador Hiroshi congratulated the doctors and nursing staff on receiving the award in “recognition of their remarkable contribution for the welfare of the society”.

The clinic has provided free medical services to approximately 600,000 Afghan refugees and local residents of Peshawar and nearby areas.

Published in The Express Tribune, November 2nd, 2011.

COMMENTS (2)

Ali Tanoli | 12 years ago | Reply

Pakistan will get better if there are peoples like these exist.

Billoo Bhaya | 12 years ago | Reply

Great news and thank you Japan for bestowing your recognition to this organization.

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