Akhundian Foundation Pakistan (AFP) served as a first responder in flood-affected areas of Baltistan, particularly Tormic and Rondu, providing immediate medical and humanitarian assistance to affected communities. In coordination with the Health Department, Government of Gilgit-Baltistan, the Foundation arranged and delivered essential medicines and other relief supplies to areas in urgent need. The rapid response was especially important due to the difficult mountainous terrain, damaged infrastructure, and limited access to healthcare in affected communities. Akhundian Foundation Pakistan remains committed to supporting the people of Baltistan through emergency relief, healthcare assistance, and rehabilitation efforts in times of crisis.

Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan — Akhundian Foundation Pakistan (AFP) mobilized as a first responder to provide immediate humanitarian and medical assistance to communities affected by recent flooding in Baltistan, with particular focus on the severely affected areas of Tormic and Rondu.

In response to the emergency, Akhundian Foundation Pakistan quickly mobilized its team and resources to reach flood-affected communities and provide essential relief. The Foundation arranged and delivered medicines and other necessary relief supplies in coordination with the Health Department, Government of Gilgit-Baltistan, helping address the immediate health and humanitarian needs of affected families.

Rationale: Why Immediate Response Matters

Floods can leave communities facing multiple challenges at once, including displacement, damaged infrastructure, disrupted transportation, contaminated water, and limited access to healthcare and essential supplies. These challenges are particularly serious in the mountainous and remote areas of Baltistan, where difficult terrain can delay the delivery of emergency assistance.

Recognizing the importance of the first hours and days following a disaster, Akhundian Foundation Pakistan prioritized a rapid response to help ensure that essential medicines and relief items reached affected communities as quickly as possible. Coordination with the Health Department also helped ensure that assistance was directed according to local needs and supported the broader emergency response.

The Foundation believes that effective disaster relief requires close cooperation among government departments, humanitarian organizations, healthcare professionals, volunteers, donors, and local communities.

Conclusion

Akhundian Foundation Pakistan remains committed to standing with the people of Baltistan during times of crisis. The Foundation will continue supporting emergency relief, healthcare, rehabilitation, and other humanitarian initiatives wherever assistance is most urgently needed.

The Foundation also expresses its appreciation to the Health Department, Government of Gilgit-Baltistan, healthcare professionals, volunteers, donors, and community members whose cooperation made the timely response possible.

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