Asim Jofa is a Pakistani fashion designer who has made a name for himself in the fashion industry. Although he already has fans that love his work, Jofa has pivoted to matters of public health during these past few months.
When the coronavirus first started to spread in Pakistan, Asim Jofa and his team were able to make a prototype of a PPE suit within 48 hours.
We are happy to announce within less than 48 hours we have successfully created a final prototype of a medical protective suit made according to the guidelines provided by medical experts and thankfully we have gotten it approved by Dr. Seemin Jamali, Executive Director at JPMC.
We are happy to announce within less than 48 hours we have successfully created a final prototype of a medical protective suit made according to the guidelines provided by medical experts and thankfully we have gotten it approved by Dr. Seemin Jamali, Executive Director at JPMC. pic.twitter.com/Me5VnjCup6
— Asim Jofa (@asimjofa) March 29, 2020
He also started an initiative to produce and provide free of cost PPE suits for doctors, healthcare workers, and other front line fighters during this pandemic.
Asim Jofa and team have taken an initiative to contribute to society and play our part in helping our frontliners to win this fight against corona virus. We have started working on stitching protective gear for doctors and medical staff to wear for their safety.
Let's fight back!
Asim Jofa and team have taken an initiative to contribute to society and play our part in helping our frontliners to win this fight against corona virus. We have started working on stitching protective gear for doctors and medical staff to wear for their safety. pic.twitter.com/rhFNth0e2h— Asim Jofa (@asimjofa) March 28, 2020
Asim Jofa to oversee PPE production in Sindh
Recently the Sindh health minister, Dr. Azra Pechuho, appointed him as an advisor for PPE quality control. The news was confirmed by him on Twitter.
Alhamdolillah I have been appointed an advisor for the quality control of PPE by Sindh Minister of health Dr Azra Pechuho for the whole province.
I am thankful for the opportunity & will do my best in fulfilling this task FOC.
Alhamdolillah I have been appointed an advisor for the quality control of PPE by Sindh Minister of health Dr @AzraPechuho for the whole province.I am thankful for the opportunity & will do my best in fulfilling this task FOC.@SindhHealthDpt pic.twitter.com/RFPyKSxqEg
— Asim Jofa (@asimjofa) June 26, 2020
In the letter that was shared by the fashion designer, the health department thanked Mr. Jofa for his contributions throughout this time and said that his kind gesture will be remembered.
Health Department, Government of Sindh highly appreciates your contribution towards participation in providing Personal Protective Equipment for our healthcare worker, who are working as the first line of defense in our fight against COVID-19 in Sindh province.
In a world full of big names taking advantage of the current situation, it is good to see people like Asim Jofa stepping up and taking the lead.
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