Health Department Sindh appreciated the work undertaken by Depilex Smileagain Founda-tion (DSF) for reviving the lives of women suffering acid and kerosene burn attacks. In a letter written to the Foundation, Sindh Secretary Health Dr Suresh Kumar appreciated Mossarat Misbah the President of DSF and her team for committing themselves to revival of the lives of women suffering from acid and kerosene oil burns as well as creating awareness about violence against women.
"This noble cause would not have been a success without your efforts and involvement," it added. Department of Health, Sindh, in its letter, assured to provide maximum medical, psychological, moral and vocational support to the oppressed, dejected and neglected community in order to rebuild their capacities in a dignified manner.
The letter also appreciated Philip Morris Pakistan Limited (PMPKL) for supporting the DSF mission, as a part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The company has been supporting DSF in its battle to revive the lives of the acid burn victims. It is important to mention here that through its activities, Smileagain Foundation provides medical treatment and reconstructive surgeries to the acid burn victims. This organisation also plays a very important role in creating awareness about violence against women and securing women rights.
Mossarat Misbah, President, DSF, while appreciating this acknowledgment from Health Department Sindh, said: "The encouragement and assurance of support by health department Sindh is a good initiative as according to statistics conviction's rate has tripled from 6 percent in 2011 to 18 percent in 2012, which demands more rehabilitation work to cope with the situation."
She said the assurance by the health department to provide medical, psychological and vocational support to the acid burn victims was a ray of hope for many women, who were suffering silently, as they could not afford the expensive reconstructive surgeries. "Our foundation also needs support from the government organisations to cater to the needs of patients at a larger scale," Mossarat added.-PR