WHO delegation visits Rescue 1122 Headquarters

PESHAWAR, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 18th Jul, 2026) A delegation of World Health Organization (WHO) on Saturday visited Rescue 1122 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Headquarters to review the province's emergency response system and operational capabilities.

The delegation was welcomed by Director General Rescue 1122 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shah Fahad, Director Administration, Director Operations, Director Planning and District Emergency Officer Peshawar.

According to a statement issued by Rescue 1122, the delegation was briefed on the organization's emergency response system, operational capacity, training standards and the ambit of emergency services.

Officials informed the delegation that Rescue 1122 delivers round-the-clock emergency services in situations of medical emergencies, road traffic accidents, fire incidents, building collapses, floods, water rescue, natural disasters, urban search and rescue operations and other emergency conditions.

Delegation also toured various operational stations where they were given briefs about modern rescue equipment, ambulances, firefighting vehicles, search and rescue tools, water rescue equipment, emergency medical services and community safety programs.

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A live emergency response demonstration was also conducted showcasing the complete rescue operation following a simulated emergency. The exercise included securing the incident site, search and rescue procedures, casualty evacuation, first aid, triage, emergency medical management, inter-agency coordination and the transportation of injured victims to hospitals.

The WHO delegation commended the professionalism, rapid response and effective teamwork demonstrated by Rescue 1122 personnel during the exercise.

WHO delegation appreciated Rescue 1122 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's professional capabilities, advanced emergency response system, high training standards, and public service delivery.

The delegation also expressed confidence that cooperation between the World Health Organization and Rescue 1122 would be further strengthened in the areas of emergency medical response, disaster management and institutional capacity building.