The UAE Project to Assist Pakistan has announced the start of 21 development projects in the country at a cost of US$184 million (Dh675.7m).
The initiatives include building roads and opening a major hospital in the capital, Islamabad, the state news agency Wam reported.
Seven educational projects and treatment and purification plants to provide safe drinking water for 12 remote villages are also included, said the director of the project, Abdullah Al Ghafli.
Emirates Hospital is one of the largest health projects in Pakistan, costing $108m, Mr Al Ghafli said.
He said the programme had also begun the educational projects, comprising three colleges and four professional and vocational education centres for women, at a cost of $14.4m.
The projects are under the directive of the President, Sheikh Khalifa, to support the people of Pakistan.
They represent the second phase of the programme and are also supported by Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Minister of Presidential Affairs and Deputy Prime Minister.
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The low down on MPS
What is myofascial pain syndrome?
Myofascial pain syndrome refers to pain and inflammation in the body’s soft tissue. MPS is a chronic condition that affects the fascia (connective tissue that covers the muscles, which develops knots, also known as trigger points).
What are trigger points?
Trigger points are irritable knots in the soft tissue that covers muscle tissue. Through injury or overuse, muscle fibres contract as a reactive and protective measure, creating tension in the form of hard and, palpable nodules. Overuse and sustained posture are the main culprits in developing trigger points.
What is myofascial or trigger-point release?
Releasing these nodules requires a hands-on technique that involves applying gentle sustained pressure to release muscular shortness and tightness. This eliminates restrictions in connective tissue in orderto restore motion and alleviate pain. Therapy balls have proven effective at causing enough commotion in the tissue, prompting the release of these hard knots.