In Pattoki, the Zakat Foundation of America Pakistan has established a medical camp in the flood-hit village of Gagha Sarai, providing medical treatment, vaccinations, free medicines and livestock fodder to residents affected by recent flooding along the Ravi River. Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat Khan visited the site and commended the foundation’s relief work, while local families welcomed the immediate assistance and the organization signaled plans for continued support, including help for children’s education.
Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat Khan, who toured the camp with other officials, described the foundation’s effort as “a great service to humanity” and emphasized that the government values organizations that assist communities during crises. His visit underscored official recognition of the role played by relief groups in areas most affected by the floods.
Flooding along the Ravi River in the Gagha Sarai area severely damaged homes and crops and left villagers without basic necessities. The disruption has also threatened livelihoods, particularly for farming families who depend on both their crops and livestock for income.
The medical camp offered separate treatment areas for men and women, staffed by a team of doctors providing care for common ailments. Free medicines were distributed to address illnesses such as fever, malaria, and stomach and skin infections. Vaccination facilities were also made available at the camp to reduce the risk of disease outbreaks following the floods.
In recognition of farmers’ immediate needs, the foundation supplied fodder for livestock, a critical measure to protect animals whose well-being is closely tied to household income and food security. Local residents expressed gratitude for the assistance, saying the services provided much-needed relief and hope during a difficult period.
Representatives of the Zakat Foundation said the camp is part of a broader relief effort and that their plans extend beyond emergency aid, with upcoming initiatives aimed at supporting children’s education in the affected communities.
