Foodpanda Partners With QJ Diagnostic to Set up free Medical Camps for Delivery Riders – Startup Pakistan

foodpanda Pakistan announced a significant partnership with QJ Diagnostic, a renowned
medical lab in Islamabad/Rawalpindi and a sister concern of CitiLab, to enhance the health and
well-being of its dedicated delivery riders. Through this collaboration, foodpanda and QJ
Diagnostic set up free Hepatitis-C medical camps, demonstrating a strong commitment to rider
health and safety.

Zubair Nasir, CEO of QJ Diagnostic, also commented on the occasion of the partnership, “QJ
Diagnostic was founded in loving memory of my late mother, Qamar Jahan Begum, with a
mission to eradicate Hepatitis C from Pakistan. Over the past eight months, we have conducted
tests for more than 9,000 underprivileged individuals, including foodpanda riders, and provided treatment for over 400 patients, who tested positive, in Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Our
commitment is unwavering as we continue to make a significant impact on public health and
improve lives across Pakistan.”

Led by Mr. Zubair Nasir, CEO of QJ Diagnostic, this initiative is poised to make a substantial
impact. Hepatitis C medical camp, organised at F-8 and Saddar hubs in Islamabad, offered ICT
Hepatitis-C and Hepatitis-C PCR tests, and comprehensive treatment free of charge.

Muntaqa Peracha, Managing Director of foodpanda Pakistan, stated, “Our riders are the backbone of our operations, and their health and well-being are of great importance to us. This partnership with QJ Diagnostic allows us to provide essential medical services to our delivery riders, ensuring they remain healthy and capable of serving our customers efficiently. We are grateful to QJ Diagnostic for their support and dedication in this initiative.”

QJ Diagnostic boasts a proven track record of providing Hepatitis-C testing and treatment to
various esteemed organisations, including NAB, FIA, ANF (Anti Narcotic Force), BMW, Toyota
Motors, Marriott Hotel, and many more.
This partnership underscores foodpanda’s ongoing commitment to the health and well-being of
its riders, recognising their crucial role in the company’s success. By providing these essential
medical services, foodpanda and QJ Diagnostic aim to support the health of the ride.