By: Mariama Njie
A United Kingdom-based health organization called Gambia Health Care Matters has handed over health and protective equipment to Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital to further support their existing preventive measures in control and stop of Covid-19 in the country.
The donated items include 2,200 units of aprons, 600 non-touch entrance thermometers, 100 units of gloves, 2, 250 of surgical masks, 5 units of 5 liters of hand washing bleach, 100 units of face shield and 300 units of PPAs.
Speaking on behalf of the Gambia Health Care matters at the presentation ceremony, Mr. Ebrima Jallow said it is crucial for every citizen of any country to put his/her country first , which is one of the things the donor has done.
He explained that Gambian in the United Kingdom is concerned about the country’s situation amid of the Covid-19 in term of difficulties some of the health personnel are going through. “We believe health and wellbeing are crucial for all and it is also our belief that healthcare of every individual is protected,” he said.
“We want the dwellers in The Gambia to boast of a healthcare system that has the needed facilities and human resources that yearns for a better health care. This is not the first time,” he expressed their desire. He said it is not the first time that Gambia Health Care Matters will donate to the Edward Francis Teaching Hospital.
Dr. Kebba Marena, Public Relation Officer of Edward Francis Teaching Hospital, who received the donated items on behalf of Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital, thanked the Gambia Health Care Matters for the donation. He said “these are things that will go a long way towards helping the fight against Coronavirus and protecting the health care workers in the hospital.
Alassan Senghore, Secretary General of Gambia Red Cross Society, said donation is crucial, as it compliment the efforts of the government in particular the Ministry of Health both in terms of emergency and development of the health sector.