Modupe Gbadeyanka
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
Three medical facilities in Abuja, the National Hospital, Garki; the Federal Medical Centre, Jabi; and the Maitama District Hospital, Maitama, Abuja, have received some state-of-the-art medical equipment from Sahara Group Foundation.
The items were given to the hospitals as part of the foundation’s strategic commitment to sustainability, aiming to enhance the quality of life in its host communities and beyond.
The organisation, which is the personal and corporate social responsibility arm of Sahara Group, donated items like Dialysis Machines, ventilators, automatic dialysis chairs, oxygen tanks, ICU medical beds, suction units, monitors, medical beds, ICU medical beds, and drip stands, among others.
During the official handover ceremonies held across the three hospitals, the Director of Sahara Group Foundation, Ms Ejiro Gray, underscored the foundation’s commitment to creating a sustainable impact.
“The Foundation’s mission is to continuously impact lives and communities positively, and the donation of these medical equipment is yet another expression of its transformative drive,” she said.
Ms Gray encouraged the recipients to effectively manage the donated items while reinforcing Sahara Group Foundation’s dedication to promoting a healthier and more resilient society.
Also speaking at the event, the Executive Director of Sahara Group, Mr Alex Cole, emphasised the significance of community engagement and strategic partnerships between Sahara Group and institutions dedicated to improving lives.
“Health is a fundamental human right, and through this donation, Sahara Group is contributing to improved access to quality healthcare services for all,” he added.
In his remarks, the Chief Medical Director of the National Hospital, Mr Muhammad Raji Mahmud, expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Sahara Group and Sahara Group Foundation for the laudable gesture.
“The donated items will significantly enhance our hospital’s capacity to deliver exceptional healthcare services, reinforcing our commitment to providing cutting-edge medical care for our patients,” he said.
His counterpart at the Federal Medical Centre, Professor Saad Ahmed, stressed the importance of this generous gesture, saying, “The equipment will not only strengthen the hospital’s commitment to providing high-quality healthcare services to its community but also significantly elevate our capacity to meet the healthcare needs of our patients.”
In his address, the Medical Director of Maitama District Hospital, Dr Igbinovia Imuetinyan, commended the Sahara Group Foundation for being an exemplary socially responsible organization.
“The donated items will contribute significantly to our healthcare mission, making a lasting impact on the well-being of our patients,” he stated.
