DG Health Services Sindh Establishes Rain Emergency Cell Amid Heavy Rains

KARACHI, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 25th Jul, 2026) In view of the ongoing heavy rains and urban flooding across Sindh, the Directorate General Health Services Sindh has established a 'Rain Emergency Cell' to ensure uninterrupted medical assistance and emergency healthcare services for the public.

According to an official announcement, all Directors of Health Services and District Health Officers (DHOs) across the province have been directed to immediately set up similar emergency cells in their respective divisions and districts to provide timely medical support during any emergency.

The Health Department has also designated focal persons to coordinate emergency response and assist citizens requiring urgent healthcare during the rain emergency:

Dr. Shahid Memon (Deputy Director General M&E) – 0343-7196730

Dr. Zubair Uddin Qureshi (Deputy Director B&A) – 0331-4216070

Dr. Saqib Shaikh (Director Health Services Karachi) – 0300-2247244

The department has urged the public to contact the designated focal persons immediately in case of any medical emergency or health-related assistance during the ongoing spell of heavy rainfall.